UPDATE Tuesday, Oct. 29:
Moffat County ballots are un-scannable because of a printing error
The Routt County Elections Team has sent some reminders. Expect closures and detours around downtown county buildings on Halloween night. It will be busy. Also, it is never OK to sign someone else’s ballot, even if they give you permission, like a college student who is away. The signature will be rejected and will remain uncured until after the election when it will be turned over to the District Attorney’s office. Make sure to return both pages of the ballot in Routt County. If you vote on a machine, there is a 15-minute time limit. The full press release is below.
Election Day is Nov. 5. All ballots must be received by 7 p.m. on Election Day, November 5. Postmarks do not count.
Ballots are mailed to voters on Oct. 11.
In Routt County, it is a two-page ballot so remember to vote and return both pages.
In Moffat County, it is one page, front and back.
Oct. 21 – In-person early voting begins.
Oct. 28 – Final day to register to vote and receive a ballot in the mail. You can still register online at GoVoteColorado.gov but you would have to vote at a vote center in your county to ensure your vote is counted.
Routt County
There are two secure drop boxes, open 24 hours and under video surveillance located in the alley behind the Historic Courthouse downtown Steamboat and the parking lot of the Sheriff’s office at 2025 Shield Dr. Additional ballot drop-off locations for Routt County voters will be located at the Hayden Town Hall, Oak Creek Town Hall, Yampa Town Hall, and Clark Store during their regular business hours.
Here’s Routt County Clerk Jenny Thomas.
“As soon as your ballot is voted ready, you can return it to one of the county-controlled 24/7 drop boxes. They are located at 2025 Shield Drive near the CLEF, or in the alley behind the historic courthouse at 522 Lincoln Ave. We also have drop-offs during their regular business hours at Oak Creek Town Hall, Hayden Town Hall, Clark Store and Yampa Town Hall. If you have any questions, reach out to the clerk’s office.”
Routt County Drop Off locations:
- Alley behind the downtown courthouse at 522 Lincoln Ave.
- DropBox at 2025 Shield Drive (the CLEF building for Steamboat Springs Police and Routt County Sheriffs Offices)
- Clark Store in North Routt
- Hayden Town Hall
- Oak Creek Town Hall
- Yampa Town Hall
Routt County Voter Service and Polling Center (VSPC) will open on Monday, October 28, in the Health and Human Services Community Room at 135 6th Street Steamboat Springs. Hours:
- Monday through Friday 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
- Saturday, November 2, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Election Day, November 5, 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
On Election Day, there will be THREE Voter Service Polling Centers, open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.:
- Health and Human Services Community Room at 135 6th Street in Steamboat Springs
- Hayden Town Hall
- Oak Creek Town Hall
More election information can be found on the Routt County website or by calling the clerks at 970-870-5558 or email elections@co.routt.co.us
Moffat County
In Moffat County, there is a 24-hour Election Drop Box at the main entrance of the new courthouse building, 1198 W. Victory Way. All voters who vote in person at the polls must provide identification to vote in person.
Here’s Moffat County Clerk Stacy Morgan.
“Here in Moffat County, you can bring your ballot to the secure ballot drop box, right by the front door, at the courthouse. You can’t miss it.”
Moffat County Voter Service and Polling Center (VSPC) will open on Monday, Oct. 21. This will be located in the Moffat County Courthouse. 1198 West Victory Way, Suite 105. Hours are
- Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Saturday, Oct. 26 and November 2, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Election Day, November 5, 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
In Moffat County, information is on the Moffat County Clerk & Recorder website Or call the clerk’s office at 970-824-9104 or email smorgan@moffatcounty.net Heidi Rogers is the Election Coordinator at hrogers@moffatcounty.net.
Moffat County Election Information
City of Craig Sample Ballot containing Question 2A
If you are interested in being an election judge, reach out to your local county clerk.
- Form to be an election judge in Routt County.
- Information to be an Election Judge in Moffat County is also on the county’s website. Election Judge Application
All voters who vote at the polls must provide identification. If you are voting by mail for the first time, you may also need to provide a photocopy of your identification when you return your mail ballot. The following documents are acceptable forms of identification:
- A valid Colorado driver’s license or valid identification card issued by the Colorado Department of Revenue. (Note: documents issued to not lawfully present and temporarily lawfully present individuals under Part 5 of Article 2 of Title 42, C.R.S. are not acceptable forms of identification.)
- A valid U.S. passport.
- A valid employee identification card with a photograph of the eligible elector issued by any branch, department, agency, or entity of the U.S. government or of Colorado, or by any county, municipality, board, authority, or other political subdivision of Colorado.
- A valid pilot’s license issued by the federal aviation administration or other authorized agency of the U.S.
- A valid U.S. military identification card with a photograph of the eligible elector.
- A copy of a current (within the last 60 days) utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document that shows the name and address of the elector.
- A Certificate of Degree of Indian or Alaskan Native Blood.
- A valid Medicare or Medicaid card issued by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
- A certified copy of a U.S. birth certificate for the elector. Certified documentation of naturalization.
- A valid student identification card with a photograph of the eligible elector issued by an institute of higher education in Colorado, as defined in section 23-3.1-102(5), C.R.S.
- A valid Veteran Identification Card issued by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, with a photograph of the eligible elector.
- A valid identification card issued by a federally recognized tribal government certifying tribal membership.
Any form of identification listed above that shows your address must show a Colorado address to qualify as an acceptable form of identification.
Election Reminders sent from Routt County; Oct. 29, 2024.
Reminders from Routt County Elections Team
Routt County, CO, October 29, 2024 – Routt County is well into election season and our Elections Team has a few reminders for voters:
Expect traffic delays on October 31. Halloween Stroll festivities on October 31 run from 5-7 p.m. with street closures and detours starting at 2 p.m. These closures and detours surround the County buildings, please expect traffic delays if you intend on doing business at the County buildings on October 31 at 2 p.m. or after! This includes our Voter Service and Polling Center and 24-hour drop box in the alley behind the building. If you would like to return your ballot, please consider using one of our other drop boxes that day. We have a second 24-hour drop-off box located 2025 Shield Dr. in the parking lot of the Combined Law Enforcement Facility.
Signature Verification is a part of our election process. Our election judges verify every single ballot. It is never OK to sign someone else’s ballot, not even your college-aged children’s ballots. This is the most common reason for rejected signatures. Even if you have permission from another to sign their ballot, it is not allowed. Every signature that is rejected and remains uncured after the election is turned over to the District Attorney’s office for investigation. Don’t let that be you!
Write in candidates must have filed appropriate paperwork. Write-in candidates are only counted if the person whose name is written in has filed the appropriate paperwork as a certified write-in candidate. This means you cannot write in Snoopy or Scooby Doo or anyone else that has not filed the proper paperwork and expect that to count as a vote for that person.
Please make sure to return both pages of the ballot.
Come prepared if you plan to vote on a machine. There is a 15-minute time limit when voting a machine, and there are people waiting in line. The website has sample ballots and blue book information to prepare to vote in person. The closer we get to Election Day, the longer the lines can be.
The deadline to request a mail ballot has passed. Please visit our VSPC to request a ballot or vote in person.
It’s too late to return your ballot via USPS, but ballot drop boxes and polling centers are open for you.
The Steamboat Voter Service and Polling Center (VSPC) is open.
Routt County Public Health & Human Services Community Room – 135 6th St., Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
- Monday-Friday, October 21-November 4, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
- Saturday, November 2, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
- Election Day, November 5, 7:00 am to 7:00 pm
The Hayden and Oak Creek Voter Service and Polling Centers (VSPC) will be open on Election Day, Tuesday, November 5, from 7:00 am-7:00 pm.
- Hayden Town Hall – 178 W. Jefferson Ave., Hayden, CO 81639
- Oak Creek Town Hall – 129 Nancy Crawford Blvd., Oak Creek, CO 80467
Ballots can be dropped off at one of the following locations during their regular business hours:
- Town of Hayden Town Hall – 178 W Jefferson Ave., Hayden
- Town of Oak Creek Town Hall – 129 Nancy Crawford Blvd., Oak Creek
- Town of Yampa Town Hall – 101 Main St., Yampa
- Clark Store – 54175 RCR 129, Clark
There are two 24-hour drop-off boxes located at 522 Lincoln Ave in the alley behind the Historic Courthouse and 2025 Shield Dr. in the parking lot of the Combined Law Enforcement Facility.
Ballots must be received by 7:00 pm on Election Night. POSTMARKS DO NOT COUNT.
Be kind to our Elections Team, they are our neighbors and community members!
Contact: info@co.routt.co.us