Elections Office

The County Clerk's Office oversees elections in Montezuma County

All Departments may be reached at 970-565-3728.

Elections:  You can register to vote online at www.govotecolorado.gov

Motor Vehicle Department license plates renewals or titling a vehicle can be done online at www.colorado.gov/dmv.

The Elections Office oversees a process integral to our democratic way of life

OUR MISSION

The success of the democratic process requires fair and open elections which accurately reflect the intent of the electorate, therefore, it is our mission to conduct accurate and fair elections and in so doing protect and promote public trust and confidence by the way in which we conduct those elections. We are responsible for the integrity of the election process, and in so doing; these principles must be placed above personal or partisan gain.

ELECTION NEWS:

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, 2026Ballots 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

  • Montezuma County Clerk and Recorder’s Office: 140 W. Main St. Ste 1 Cortez, CO 81321

Open: October 12, 2026 – Close: November 03, 2026 at 7:00pm

  • Dolores Town Hall: 601 Central Avenue, Dolores, CO 81323
  • Mancos Town Hall: 117 N. Main Street, Mancos, CO 81328
  • Cortez City Hall: 123 Roger Smith Avenue, Cortez, CO 81321
  • Lewis Post Office: 18794 Hwy 491, Lewis, CO 81327
  • Ute Mountain Ute Tribal Headquarters: 125 Mike Wash Road, Towaoc, CO 81334

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:

  • Register to vote for the first time
  • Update an existing voter registration
  • Request an original or replacement mail ballot
  • Vote in person using accessible voting equipment

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

 

 

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