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2026 GENERAL ELECTION INFORMATION
The November 3, 2026, Montezuma County General Election will be conducted as an all mail-ballot election. Ballots will be mailed to all active, eligible registered electors beginning October 5, 2026.
To be counted, completed mail ballots must be received by the Montezuma County Clerk and Recorder no later than 7:00 p.m. on Election Day, November 3, 2026. Ballots must be in the Clerk and Recorder’s possession by that time. POSTMARKS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
Important Dates:
Thursday October 1, 2026 – The Logic and Accuracy test will be held at the Montezuma County Clerk and Recorder’s office starting at 9:00am. This is a public test, and all are welcome to attend.
Monday, October 5, 2026 – Ballots will be mailed to all eligible electors
Monday, October 19, 2026 – November 03, 2026 : The Cortez Voter Service and Polling Center will be open at the Montezuma County Annex 1 at 107 N. Chestnut St from 8am-5pm.
Saturday, October 31, 2026 – The Cortez Voter Service and Polling Center is open at the Montezuma County Annex 1 at 107 N. Chestnut St from 9am-1pm.
Tuesday, November 03, 2026 – Election Day – All VSPC Locations are open from 7am-7pm.
***Please note that the Motor Vehicle office in Cortez will be closed on Election Day. You will still be able to perform motor vehicle transactions online at dmv.colorado.gov.
24/7 Dropbox Locations
Open: October 5, 2026 – Close: November 03, 2026 at 7:00pm
Open: October 12, 2026 – Close: November 03, 2026 at 7:00pm
Polling Locations – Open until 7:00 p.m. on Election Day, November 3, 2026
Eligible individuals may visit any Voter Service and Polling Center to:
Services are available at the following locations:
Montezuma County Annex 1 – 107 N. Chestnut Cortez, CO 81321
Open: Oct 19 – Oct 29 Mon- Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm
Saturday, Oct 31st – 9:00am to 1:00pm
Open Election Day, November 3, 2026, 7:00am to 7:00pm
Ute Mountain Ute Community Center
495 Sunset Blvd, Towaoc, CO 81334
OPEN: November 2, 2026: 8am – 5pm
Election Day: November 3, 2026 7am – 7pm
OTHER VSPC LOCATIONS: OPEN ELECTION DAY ONLY, November 3, 2026 7am – 7pm
Dolores Public Library
1002 Railroad Ave, Dolores, CO 81323
Mancos Public Library
211 W 1st St, Mancos, CO 81328
Frequently asked questions scan the QR code or click here!
https://www.sos.state.co.us/pubs/elections/FAQs/FAQsMain.html
Please see the sample ballots below to view the ballot content for this election. To know which districts you are eligible to vote for, please use the Voting Districts Map or contact the Elections office.
