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A procrastinator’s guide to the Denver election

So, you still have not voted in the Denver election? 

Don’t worry, you’re not alone. As of March 30, only 10% of Denver’s registered, active voters had cast their ballot in the Denver election. We got you covered.

Should you mail your ballot?

If you still have your mail-in ballot for the Denver election, do not mail it. It’s too late. 

Instead, bring your ballot to one of the city’s 43 drop boxes that are open 24 hours.

You may also vote in person or return your ballot at a voting center or drive-through. The locations are available here

Here's a list of 24 hour drop boxes and voter services in Denver

Election day is Tuesday, April 4

All mail ballots must be returned by 7 p.m. on April 4. If you plan to vote late in the day, be sure to be in line by 7 p.m. in order to vote in person.

What is Denver voting on?

The races in this year’s municipal election include various seats, notably the mayor, city council, clerk and recorder, and auditor. Denver voters will also decide the fate of local ballot measures.

The Denver Gazette Voters’ Guide offers solid information that can help you decide who or what to vote for.

First, there are 16 mayoral candidates. Originally, there were 17 candidates, but Kwame Spearman dropped out of the race. Spearman’s name will still appear on the ballot, but any vote for him won’t be counted. 

Denver election voter guide: Resources for procrastinators

You can find the candidates for Denver mayor here. 

Who are the mayoral candidates? | DENVER VOTERS GUIDE

You can find the candidates for Denver city council, auditor and clerk here.

Who are the city council, auditor and clerk candidates? | DENVER VOTERS GUIDE

The Denver Gazette hosted a forum on the Denver mayor race a few weeks ago. Watch it here. 

Most candidates remaining in the 16 person field took part in the Denver Gazette's Mayoral Forum today, March 22. During one segment, moderators asked candidates their approval for certain policy measures in a rapid fire round. Interestingly, only two candidates emphatically approve of the job Mayor Hancock is doing in office, while the vast majority disapprove or took issue with specific policies of Hancock's administration.

Tom Hellauer tom.hellauer@denvergazette.com

Five takeaways from Denver Gazette mayoral forum

And here are the Denver mayoral candidates’ priorities

What are the mayoral candidates' priorities? | DENVER VOTERS GUIDE

We also asked the Denver mayor candidates three pressing questions. Here are their answers. 

The Denver Gazette asked the mayoral candidates three questions — here are their responses

We also asked the Denver mayor candidates about their public safety priorities.  Here are their answers.

What are the Denver mayoral candidates' public safety priorities? | DENVER VOTERS GUIDE

And here is where the Denver mayor candidates stand on woes plaguing the 16th Street Mall.

Denver mayoral candidates weigh in on 16th Street Mall's woes, opportunities

We also asked the candidates about doubling — or even tripling energy bills — and other energy challenges

Where do Denver's mayoral candidates stand on pressing energy challenges?

And if you’re wondering what are Denver voters’ top issues heading into the Denver election, you can read about them here.

What are the top issues for Denver voters? | DENVER VOTERS GUIDE

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