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Five Things You May Not Know About Voter Registration

Jordyn Stapleton Student Contributor, University of Colorado - Boulder
CU Boulder Contributor Student Contributor, University of Colorado - Boulder
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at CU Boulder chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus.

We are almost a month away from the 2020 general election, one of the biggest and most important elections of many of our lifetimes…and now is the perfect time to register to vote! Registering to vote is so necessary, quick, and easy! Here are five things about voter registration in Colorado that you may not know.

You don’t have to be 18. 

My seventeen-year-old self was shocked to learn this one from a nice lady at the library! In Colorado and several other states, anyone sixteen and older can register to vote! Also, if you turn seventeen on, or before an election day, you’re eligible to vote in the primaries. Registering early is a great way to avoid stress during the election process!

You can register online or by mail.

Registering to vote in the age of covid is super easy–you don’t even have to leave your bed! Simply google “register to vote (your state)” and all of the necessary information should pop up. For Colorado, check out this website here, and enter your name, zip code, and birthday to check your registration.

You can register on the same day you vote.

Colorado has same-day registration if you vote in person. Even if you aren’t registered, you can still vote by taking just a little extra time at the polls (Ballotpedia). If you plan on voting by mail, however, be sure to register by Monday, October 26 to receive your ballot in time.

You don’t have to prove citizenship.

Colorado doesn’t require proof of U.S. citizenship for voting! Note: you are required to have lived in-state for at least twenty-two days before voting. If you vote in person, you may still be required to provide identification (Ballotpedia). 

You can receive a mail-in ballot.

Colorado uses a vote-by-mail system, so as long as you are registered eight days prior to the election, you will automatically receive a ballot in the mail! In other states, you may also be able request an absentee ballot or request a mail-in ballot. Just be sure to turn in your mail-in ballot early so it arrives in time for the election.

Voting is such an important way to use your voice and fight for what you believe in, sometimes without even needing to leave your house! Today is a great day to register, so go spread the word and be sure to vote this November!

Jordyn Stapleton

CU Boulder '22

Jordyn Stapleton has been a National Lifestyle Writer for Her Campus since February 2023. She covers a variety of topics in her articles, but is most passionate about writing about mental health and social justice issues.

Jordyn graduated from CU Boulder in December 2022 with Bachelor’s degrees in music and psychology with a minor in gender studies and a certificate in public health. Jordyn was involved in Her Campus during college, serving as an Editorial Assistant and later Editor-in-Chief for the CU Boulder chapter. She has also worked as a freelance stringer for the Associated Press. Jordyn is currently working towards a Master of Public Health degree from the Colorado School of Public Health.

Jordyn enjoys reading, bullet journaling, and listening to (preferably Taylor Swift) music in her free time. If she isn’t brainstorming her next article, you can usually find her exploring Colorado with her friends and silver lab puppy.
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