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1. When should I receive my mail ballot?

Ballots were mailed the week of October 15, 2018.  If you have not received your ballot by October 22nd, verify your voter registration information at GoVoteColorado.com or visit Douglas County Elections at 125 Stephanie Place in Castle Rock. 

If you update your voter registration online, allow up to nine business days for your ballot to arrive.  If your registration information was correct but you did not receive a ballot, please visit Douglas County Elections to obtain a replacement ballot.  A photo ID will be required to issue a replacement ballot. 

2. Why didn't I receive a ballot for the election?

Ballots are not forwarded, if you have moved and did not update your voter registration mailing address, go to Go Vote Colorado. You may also request a replacement ballot in person with valid identification at the Douglas County Elections Office.

3. Where are the ballot drop-off locations in Castle Rock?

Ballot drop-off locations are available 24-hours a day until Election Day, November 6, 2018. Ballots must be placed in the ballot box by the close of polls at 7:00 p.m. on Election Day.

• Town of Castle Rock parking lot, 100 N. Wilcox Street, Castle Rock 
• Douglas County Elections Office parking lot, 125 Stephanie Place, Castle Rock 

4. How do I register to vote?

You can register to vote online at Go Vote Colorado. To register in person, go to the Douglas County Elections Office at 125 Stephanie Place in Castle Rock.

5. Need additional election assistance?

Contact the Douglas County Elections Office at 303-660-7444 or visit them at 125 Stephanie Place in Castle Rock, any weekday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.  Saturday hours will also be available on October 27 and November 3rd  from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for voter assistance.

6. Where do I vote?

Regular and special elections are conducted by mail ballot only in Colorado. Ballots are mailed to registered voters to your home address.  You may vote at your convenience and leisure, just remember to return your ballot either by mail, or deliver your ballot to a convenient ballot drop-off location. 

7. When is the last day to register to vote?

At least eight days before an election you may still register to vote online at Go Vote Colorado to receive a ballot in the mail. To register after this time through Election Day, contact the Douglas County Elections Office at 125 Stephanie Place in Castle Rock.

8. What is the deadline to return my ballot by mail?

If you return you ballot by mail, please affix adequate postage and allow two to nine business days for it to be delivered.  Ballots must be physically received by the Douglas County Election office no later than 7:00 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, November 6th to be counted. A postmark date of November 6th will not be valid as the received date and the ballot will NOT be counted.    

You may also drop your ballot off at an election drop box, however, ballots must be in a ballot box or a voter must be in line to place a ballot in a ballot box no later than the close of polls at 7 p.m. on Election Day, November 6th.

9. What happens if I make a mistake on my ballot?

If you make a mistake on your ballot, or for some other reason are not able to use the ballot mailed to you, a replacement ballot can be issued. You must present valid identification at the Douglas County Elections Office to receive a replacement ballot. The original ballot issued will be voided at that time.

10. Why do I have to sign the outside envelope when I return my mail ballot?

The purpose of your signature on the outside of the envelope enables election officials to complete a signature verification process to affirm that the ballot was submitted by the elector to whom it was issued. If you prefer not to mail your signed ballot, the ballot can be dropped off at a designated ballot drop box instead.

11. How do I find out the election results?

Unofficial Election results will be available on the Douglas County Elections website as well as the Town's website.