Colorado Congressional, State and Gubernatorial General Election Day
November 3
The Denver Elections Division will administer the 2026 General Election Election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
Elections are held every year. The type and timing of elections changes based on the year.
- A General Election is held on the first Tuesday in November every year.
- A State Primary Election is held every other June. The next State Primary Election is in 2026.
- A Presidential Primary Election is held every fourth March, in presidential election years. The next presidential primary will take place in 2028.
- In Denver, a Municipal Election is held every fourth April, with a runoff in June of that year if necessary. The next Denver municipal election will take place in 2027.
Election Day is on Tuesday, Nov. 3, but don’t wait to turn your ballot in. The sooner you return it; the sooner we will be able to process and get results to our voters on Election Night. We encourage voters to review and return their completed ballots early!
If you have any questions about the 2026 General Election, or see something worth reporting to the Denver Elections Division, call (720) 913-VOTE (8683).
Key Election Dates for the 2026 General Election
- Friday, Sept. 18 – Overseas and military ballots sent out
- Monday, Oct. 5 – Ballots mailed to all active registered voters; all 24-hour ballot drop boxes open
- Friday, Oct. 9 – Election software and equipment is tested for accuracy before the election
- Monday, Oct. 26 – Last day to mail your ballot back and ensure it arrives on time; last day to request a replacement ballot be mailed to you
- Tuesday, Nov. 3 – Election Day; ballots must be in possession of the Clerk & Recorder by 7 p.m.
- Thursday, Nov. 12 – Deadline to receive overseas and military ballots; deadline to cure ballots
