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Frequently asked questions about early voting

The Rocky

Published October 23, 2008 at 7:29 p.m.
Updated October 23, 2008 at 7:29 p.m.

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What is early voting?

It's a way to vote at the polls before Election Day. By state law, early voting is conducted for one week before primary elections and for two weeks before general elections.

When did early voting start?

Monday morning. Hours vary by county. Some sites open at 7 a.m. and some open as late as 11 a.m., so check with your county clerk for more information.

When does early voting end?

Oct. 31. Election officials recommend you do not wait until then because they expect a last-minute rush.

Do I go to my neighborhood polling place?

No. By state law early voters may go to any polling site in their county. This is called a "vote center" model. To find the locations, contact your county clerk's office.

Are there the same number of early voting sites as on Election Day?

No. Counties open fewer locations. Small counties typically do early voting at the clerk's office. Larger counties will offer up to a dozen or so sites.

Will I cast a paper ballot?

In Denver you will vote on paper. But most other counties use electronic terminals.

May I vote on the weekend?

Yes, several large counties are offering early voting on Saturday. Early voting in Denver also will be offered on Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Denver Elections Division, 3888 E. Mexico Ave., and the Webb Municipal Office Building, 201 W. Colfax Ave.

More information

Go to govotecolorado.com, call 303-894-2200 or call your county clerk.

County Web site Phone * Adams County adamscountyelections.org 303-920-7850

* Arapahoe County arapahoevotes.com 303-795-4511

* Boulder County voteboulder.org 303-413-7740

* Denver County denvervotes.org 720-913-8683

* Douglas County douglasvotes.com 303-660-7444

* Jefferson County votejeffco.com 303-271-8111

* El Paso County car.elpasoco.com 719-520-6226

* Larimer County larimer.org/elections 970-498-7820