Many people have characterized the November 3 general election as the most significant election in the history of this country. Whether we believe this to be true or not, there are a few important dates and websites that we, the blind, should keep in mind as the time of the election approaches.
Important Dates
September 18, 2020
Colorado voters can view their sample ballots online.October 9, 2020:
Printed ballots are mailed to all registered voters in Colorado. Voters with disabilities as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) will be able to use Colorado's accessible online ballot marking system to mark and print their ballots.November 3, 2020:
This is the date of the general election and the date on which printed ballots must be received by your county clerk. Voters who have not delivered their ballots by this date must place their printed ballots in an authorized ballot drop box or hand carry them to a voter service and polling center. Ballot drop box and voter service and polling center locations can be found by using your favorite search engine. Search phrases like "Arapahoe County Ballot Drop Box Locations" or "Arapahoe County Voter and Service center locations" should bring up the links you need.Important Websites
https://myballot.sos.colorado.gov/app/home
Use this page to view your sample ballot, mark your ballot online, and print
your ballot and ballot application. Voters with disabilities as defined by the
ADA will be able to start marking their ballots on Friday, October 9, the day
on which printed ballots will be sent by mail to all registered voters in
Colorado. In effect, we get a jump on voting as compared to people who do not
have a disability.
https://www.GoVoteColorado.gov
Use this website to register to vote or update your voter registration
information. If you want to vote in the November 3 election and are not yet
registered to vote, the deadline to register is eight days prior to the
election. If you register to vote this late in the game, you will probably not
receive a ballot in the mail. You can register online or change your
registration information if you have a Colorado State ID or drivers' license.
Otherwise, you will need to register in person.
https://colorado.ballottrax.net
Through this website, Colorado voters (except voters who vote in the city and
county of Denver) can track the status of their ballot, from when it is mailed
to when it is accepted. If you have never signed up for this service, now is
the time to do so. Ballot status updates can be received via email or text
message. The sign up is easy. All that is required is your first and last name,
your date of birth, and your zip code. Of course, the system will need your
email address, your cell phone number, or both.😊
https://ballottrace.org/home
Denver voters should use this site to track the status of their ballots.
https://www.sos.state.co.us/pubs/elections/Resources/CountyElectionOffices.html
This page lists all of the counties in Colorado and offers links to the
election websites for these counties.
https://www.sos.state.co.us/pubs/elections/Resources/files/CountyClerkRosterWebsite.pdf
This link points to an accessible PDF document containing a complete roster of
county clerks and recorders in Colorado.
Now is the time to exercise the one fundamental right which is the hallmark of our democracy. Get out there and vote!
Cordially,
Curtis Chong
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