Clerk and Recorder

2023 Coordinated Election – Tuesday, November 7

Garfield County is conducting a Coordinated Election on Tuesday, Nov. 7.

Returning your ballot

Utilize one of the 24/7 ballot drop boxes at the following locations: Carbondale Town Hall – near main entrance
Glenwood Springs at County Courthouse on 8th St.
New Castle Town Hall – near main entrance
Silt Town Hall – near main entrance
County Administration Bldg D – 195 W 14th St. in Rifle
Parachute Town Hall – to the west of the utility drop box

Ballots must be received by 7 pm on Election Day (November 7).

Early voting

Early voting is now OPEN in Glenwood Springs and Rifle! You can update your voter registration, pick up a ballot, vote in person and drop off a voted ballot at either location.

• Monday – Friday from 8:30 am to 5 pm
• Saturday, Nov. 4^th from 10 am to 2 pm
• Election Day, Nov. 7^th from 7 am to 7 pm

Early voting is in Glenwood Springs is at the Community Center or in Rifle at the Garfield County Fairgrounds – South Hall.

Election Day voting

Election Day Voter Service and Polling Centers (VSPC) – open 7:00 am to 7:00 pm on Tuesday, Nov. 7.^th

Glenwood Springs Community Center
100 Wulfsohn Road
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601

Garfield County Fairgrounds – South Hall
1001 Railroad Ave
Rifle, CO 81650

Carbondale Town Hall
511 Colorado Ave
Carbondale, CO 81623

Parachute Library
244 Grand Valley Way
Parachute, CO 81635

If you have not received a ballot, please go to one of the early voting or election day VSPC’s listed above for assistance.

Ballots mailed to voters

Ballots were mailed to all active voters beginning Tuesday, Oct. 17. Voted ballots must be received by the Garfield County Clerk’s Office, or dropped off in one of the ballot drop boxes, by 7 p.m. on Election Day (Nov. 7). Ballots received after this deadline will not be counted. Postmarks DO NOT count.

For all things voting-related, go to www.GoVoteColorado.gov on the Colorado Secretary of State’s website. Visit this link to:

• Register to vote
  • available online with a valid Social Security Number (SSN), Colorado driver’s license or Colorado ID card
  • paper registration form if you are unable to register online
• Update or check your current voter registration (including party affiliation)
• View your sample ballot
• Check your mail ballot status or sign up for BallotTrax
• Withdraw your Colorado voter registration (i.e. you no longer live in Colorado)
• See a list of other resources available to voters including a list of frequently asked questions (FAQs)

For additional election specific information including Garfield County voter service and polling center locations and hours, drop box locations, and key dates, please visit the Elections tab above. For general information about elections and voting in Colorado, please visit the Colorado Secretary of State’s website.

Press release

Garfield County has mailed 37,500 ballots to registered voters for the Tuesday, Nov. 7, Coordinated Election. Ballots were mailed to all military and overseas voters on Sept. 22.

Ballots mailed

Record-setting anniversary plate

The 150th anniversary plate, “Pikes Peak or Bust,” has set an unprecedented record as the fastest-selling plate in state history. 5,700 plates were ordered within the first two months of availability, surpassing the previous fastest seller, the Broncos Charities plate, which took four months to reach comparable sales.

More information

Motor vehicle express kiosk coming soon

Garfield County is anticipating installation of a Colorado Motor Vehicle Express Kiosk in Rifle, tentatively scheduled for the end of 2023. The self-service motor vehicle kiosk will offer a fast and easy way to renew your vehicle registration, obtain a duplicate registration, replace your registration tab, and check the status of a title. Residents of any participating county in Colorado are able to utilize express kiosks, statewide. You can find out more information online.