See the races and measures on Lakewood ballots, plus when and where to vote, in plain English. Covers Jefferson County.
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Key dates
- In-person voting: Mon, Oct 19 to Mon, Nov 2Jeffco vote centers: Mon Nov 2, 8 AM to 5 PM; Election Day, 7 AM to 7 PM; closed Sundays.
- Last day to register online: Mon, Oct 26Register or update online at GoVoteColorado.gov by Monday, October 26 (8 days before the election) to still get a ballot in the mail. After that you can still register, but only in person at a vote center.
- Last day to register by mail: Mon, Oct 26Paper applications by mail, at a DMV, or at a voter registration agency must be submitted by the 8th day before the election (October 26) to get a mail ballot. Voter registration drives had an earlier cutoff: 22 days before the election (October 12).
- Mail ballot request and replacement datesYou don't need to ask for a ballot: every voter gets one in the mail. Jefferson County says Monday, October 26, was the last day to register and still be mailed one. If yours never came, you lost it or you made a mistake, get a replacement at any Jefferson County vote center through 7 PM on Election Day, or vote there.
- Last day to register in person: Tue, Nov 3You can register in person at any Voter Service and Polling Center in your county through 7:00 PM on Election Day and vote right then.
- Mail ballot deadline: Tue, Nov 37:00 PM MT
- Any of Jefferson County's 40 drop boxes (38 are open day and night) until 7 PM Nov 3
- Any Jefferson County vote center during its hours
- Mail (USPS): too late now. Jefferson County said to mail ballots by Monday, October 26, and a ballot must arrive by 7 PM Nov 3 (postmarks don't count). Use a drop box or a vote center instead (no stamp needed).
- Election Day: Tue, Nov 3Polls close at 7 PM. If you are in line at a vote center by 7:00 PM you get to vote, no matter how long it takes. Ballots in a drop box or in the clerk's hands by 7:00 PM count; drop boxes lock at 7:00 PM.
Where to vote
- Find where to vote
- Find a ballot drop box
- Track your mail ballot
- Check your registration
- See your official sample ballot
Lakewood vote centers: Belmar Library, 555 S. Allison Pkwy., open now; from Oct 30, Green Mountain Rec, Lakewood Link Rec, Jeffco Public Health (645 Parfet St.), the West Metro Fire training center and Red Rocks Community College; from Nov 2, Bear Valley Church, the Elks Lodge and Lakewood Library. Hours: Monday to Friday 8 AM to 5 PM, Saturday Oct 31 8 AM to 5 PM, closed Sundays; Election Day 7 AM to 7 PM. Drop boxes are open day and night until 7 PM Nov 3.
Your election office: Jefferson County Elections
303-271-8111
3500 Illinois St., Suite 1100, Golden 80401
During the election: Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM; Election Day, Tue Nov 3, 7 AM to 7 PM.
What to bring
ID required in person; non-photo ID is OK.
No ID? Mail ballots: no ID is needed for most voters; your signature is your ID. Only some first-time voters must include a photocopy of ID (your packet will say). In person: ID is required for everyone. If you don't have one you can vote a provisional ballot, which is counted once the county verifies your eligibility, or you can go home, pick up your mail ballot, and drop it off instead.
What's on the ballot in Lakewood
35 races and 22 measures across Lakewood. Your address decides which ones are on your ballot. Enter it in the guide to see yours.
Federal
- U.S. Senate
Mark Baisley (Republican), John Hickenlooper (Democratic), Bob Chew (Forward), Christopher Baum (Approval Voting), Blake Huber (Libertarian), Adam Withrow (Unity)
- U.S. House of Representatives District 7
Tim Bennett (Republican), Brittany Pettersen (Democratic), Susan Hall (Unity), Lawrence Kyle Clark (American Constitution), Dan "Kilo" Sallis (Libertarian), Joe Krzeczkowski (Unaffiliated)
State
- Governor and Lieutenant Governor
Victor Marx / George Washington Markert (Republican), Phil Weiser / Lesley Dahlkemper (Democratic), Stephen T. Hamilton / James K Treibert (American Constitution), Eric Mulder / Wayne Harlos (Libertarian), Jeff Peckman / T.J. Cole (Unity), Erik Underwood / Frank Atwood (Approval Voting), Greg Lopez / Taralyn Romero (Unaffiliated)
- Attorney General
Michael J. Allen (Republican), Jena Griswold (Democratic)
- Secretary of State
Amanda Gonzalez (Democratic), James Wiley (Republican), Sean Vadney (Libertarian), Amanda Campbell (American Constitution), Celeste Landry (Forward)
- State Treasurer
Jeff Bridges (Democratic), Kevin Grantham (Republican), Jodie Barr (Libertarian), Marilee Langner Sturgis (Approval Voting)
- State Board of Education District 7
Karla Esser (Democratic), Steve Barton (Republican), Ross Klopf (Libertarian)
- Regent of the University of Colorado District 7
Paul Mueller (Republican), Nolbert Chavez (Democratic), BetteRose Ryan (Libertarian)
- State Senate Your address determines your district.
- District 20 Richard (Rich) Mancuso (Republican), Sheila Lieder (Democratic)
- District 22 Steve Harkess (Republican), Monica Irasema Duran (Democratic)
- State House of Representatives Your address determines your district.
- District 23 Alexis Hoffkling (Democratic), Ross Metler (Libertarian)
- District 28 Unopposed: David Rein (Democratic)
- District 30 Rebekah Stewart (Democratic), William Tyler Switzer (Republican)
Courts
- William W. Hood, III Colorado Supreme Court
You vote on whether this judge stays in office.
- Rebecca Rankin Freyre Colorado Court of Appeals
You vote on whether this judge stays in office.
- Elizabeth L. Harris Colorado Court of Appeals
You vote on whether this judge stays in office.
- Katharine E. Lum Colorado Court of Appeals
You vote on whether this judge stays in office.
- Pax Moultrie Colorado Court of Appeals
You vote on whether this judge stays in office.
- Karl L. Schock Colorado Court of Appeals
You vote on whether this judge stays in office.
- Grant Sullivan Colorado Court of Appeals
You vote on whether this judge stays in office.
- Chantel E. Contiguglia District Court, 1st Judicial District
You vote on whether this judge stays in office.
- Ryan P. Loewer District Court, 1st Judicial District
You vote on whether this judge stays in office.
- Meegan Miloud District Court, 1st Judicial District
You vote on whether this judge stays in office.
- Andrew C. Poland District Court, 1st Judicial District
You vote on whether this judge stays in office.
- Christopher Rhamey District Court, 1st Judicial District
You vote on whether this judge stays in office.
- Tamara S. Russell District Court, 1st Judicial District
You vote on whether this judge stays in office.
- Christopher C. Zenisek District Court, 1st Judicial District
You vote on whether this judge stays in office.
- Sara Garrido Jefferson County Court
You vote on whether this judge stays in office.
- Corinne Magid Jefferson County Court
You vote on whether this judge stays in office.
- Jennifer Lynn Melton Jefferson County Court
You vote on whether this judge stays in office.
County
- Jefferson County Commissioner District 3
Lisa A. Cutter (Democratic), Stephanie VandenBerg (Republican)
- County Clerk and Recorder
Paul Poston (Republican), Nicole Hensel (Democratic)
- County Treasurer
Eric Proctor (Democratic), Murl Hendrickson (Libertarian)
- County Assessor
Vera King (Republican), Andy Kerr (Democratic), Greg Ketcham (Unaffiliated)
- County Sheriff
Regina "Reggie" Marinelli (Democratic), Randall Doizaki (Republican)
- County Surveyor
Unopposed: Robert Hennessy (Republican)
- County Coroner
Nick Lobello (Democratic), Allison Harmon (Republican)
Other local districts
- RTD Board of Directors District N Only in parts of Lakewood
Unopposed: Cindy Arcuri (Nonpartisan)
Ballot measures
- Amendment 81: Police reporting to immigration authorities
- Amendment 82: Right to buy natural gas
- Amendment 83: Right to hunt and fish
- Amendment 84: Mail ballot identification requirements
- Amendment 85: Plain language ballot titles
- Amendment 86: Redistricting between censuses
- Amendment 87: Income tax brackets
- Proposition NN: State revenue cap and education
- Proposition 132: Fentanyl crime penalties
- Proposition 133: Child sex trafficking penalties
- Proposition 134: Sex categories in school sports
- Proposition 135: Surgery to alter minors’ sex characteristics
- Proposition 136: Income tax rate limit
- Proposition 137: Sporting goods taxes for conservation
- Ballot Issue 2G: City sales tax increase
- Question 2H: Mayor and council swearing-in dates
- Question 2I: Property tax vote requirement
- Question 2J: Citizen petition election timing
- Ballot Issue 5A: Jeffco school operating tax
- Ballot Issue 5B: Jeffco school building repair tax
- Ballot Issue 7A: Passenger rail tax and bonds
- Ballot Issue 7C: Fire district sales tax