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Boulder County, CO – The Boulder County Elections Division is conducting outreach to ask residents where they believe Vote Centers should be located. We are also seeking feedback on 24-Hour Mail Ballot Drop Box locations.

To capture public input and comment, the Elections Division has designed an online survey. The statutory deadline to submit official comments to Boulder County Elections regarding these locations is April 27, 2026. However, the Elections Division would appreciate your input sooner – ideally by March 1 – to potentially act on any recommendations.
Published On 2/2/2026
As communities across the country continue to voice valid concerns about ICE, it is crucial that people understand
their rights in Colorado and the many ways we can protect ourselves and our immigrant communities.
Every person has constitutional rights, regardless of immigration status.
The Boulder County District Attorney’s Office is reissuing guidance about ‘the many ways we can protect ourselves and our immigrant communities.’
The Board of Directors of the League of Women Voters of Colorado (LWVCO) today issued a formal letter to Governor Jared Polis calling on him to stand firm against improper federal interference that threatens Colorado’s constitutional authority to administer free, fair, and secure elections.

Voting Methods Team

Our LWVBC Voting Methods position states, “Candidate vote counts in multi-winner plurality contests should be reported as a percent of ballots for better public understanding of support for candidates." Colorado’s Election Night Reporting software misleadingly only reports percent of the total vote. And unfortunately, the county clerks typically don't report crucial information (the number of ballots cast in each contest), until after certification, making it impossible to know the rate of undervotes or overvotes, or the average number of votes per ballot in council races, until after the audit.
If we had a presidential election based on the national popular vote instead of on Electoral College victories in each state, then, especially in a close presidential contest, voter turnout would increase because people would feel like their vote really matters and is visible in the final tally.
We’ve been reporting about the proposed Final-4 Voting initiative for months now. Get the latest on Prop 131, learn about related ballot measures in other states and see what happened when LWV Estes Park conducted a Final-4 Voting election. In other news, Marcus Ogren has been making a name for themself in the voting methods world, and STAR Voting is up for adoption in Oakridge, OR. *Click here* for all that news and to see sample Final-4 Voting and STAR Voting ballots.
Published On 8/2/2024
OUR SHARED REPUBLIC: The Case for Proportional Ranked Choice Voting in the United States House of Representatives
Published On 6/3/2024
Eugene, Oregon and Boulder, Colorado are similar-sized university cities in the western U.S. They are typically regarded as peer cities. They recently held elections revolving around a new voting method. The ballot contests and results were quite different, but the campaigning had some similarities.
Published On 5/5/2024
In our previous article, we highlighted the misleading nature of reporting multi-winner city council contests, and advocated for a shift to presenting a candidate’s support as a percentage of ballots rather than a percentage of votes. Continuing this discussion, we delve deeper into how our current reporting approach can hide serious ballot design flaws, which can be responsible for changing the outcomes of elections! These examples underscore the crucial need for consistent and transparent reporting of election results.
A Review of "The Primary Solution: Rescuing Our Democracy from the Fringes"

We Recommend

Published On 3/2/2026
activist training series equips you with the knowledge and tools to create meaningful change at every level of government. This training covers four core areas: Understanding Government, Grassroots Organizing, Voter Outreach, and Legislative Advocacy. You'll learn:
how Colorado legislation is made and how to track it
ways to stay safe and legal at marches and rallies
how to navigate our state budget process
how to hold your government officials accountable
methods to make your voice heard beyond marches
how to reach marginalized voters
the power of one-on-one conversation to bridge divides and inspire action.
Together, these sessions provide a comprehensive foundation for sustained, effective civic engagement!

Free of charge and online -- all are welcome!

The Voter Newsletter

We held our election season kickoff meeting and member mixer on August 21 at the Boulder Junkyard Social club, and as you can see from these pictures, it was a huge success.
Published On 6/2/2024
Introducing WHY I VOTE - VOICES OF OUR COMMUNITY
Tuesday, June 11, 2024, 6-9pm
Louisville Fire Station 1

As organizers and participants of community events, we have a responsibility to do our best to ensure that everyone feels welcome & safe.
Published On 6/2/2024
A report and pictures from our annual meeting

It's petition season

Make an informed decision about whether to sign petitions about ballot measures.

Letters

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