Or do they have to live as 2nd class citizens here with no right to vote while they pick our. Voters face overstuffed ballot boxes, mailin ballot. This differs from electronic sample ballots sent by email in that no bar code for checkingin at early voting sites or election day vote centers and no pdf booklet will be provided. Blue book, colorados guide to ballot measures in november. But the issues on todays ballot will have a direct effect on our community, and their impact will be more keenly felt in everyday life. The booklets are published as part of the councils research publication series. Ballot issues lwv of arapahoe and douglas counties. Colorado voters have a lot to process with nine statewide ballot questions up for a vote this november. To find arguments for and against ballot issues, see the official ballot information book, also known as the blue book. Visit us today and learn more about key issues or just find out where your nearest ballot drop off box is located. Voter blue book snafu unnerves advocates ahead of ballots dropping in the mail.
The process for placing a statewide initiative on the ballot is governed by the. Dos and donts for ballot issue campaigns for school. An explanation of whats on your ballot for tuesdays. Note that if you choose to vote a straight party ticket, that does not count as a vote for president, which is above the straight party vote, or for judges, who are on the back of the ballot. Shall there be an amendment to the colorado constitution concerning a reduction in the age qualification for a member of the general assembly from twentyfive years to. Lower age requirement for members of the state legislature.
The state ballot information booklet informally known as the blue book, for the shade of its cover is compiled by the legislative council of the colorado general assembly, a nonpartisan research arm of the legislative branch. This year, there are no candidate races and only two propositions as compared to the raft of complicated ballot measures in 2018. I hope you vote in this years midterm election for our top state offices, this is not a midterm election and that this blog helps inform your decisions on the ballot issues. Access voter information, register to vote, find a polling place, view an interactive sample ballot, and track your ballot. Heres how to get your hands on an election blue book if. Colorado statewide ballot issues there are 6 statewide ballot questions on the november ballot.
So we gallatin county residents are to vote on whether or not certain county officials should be elected on a nonpartisan basis. However, in some instances the term refers to the states legislative manual a common predecessor to many presentday blue books, or even a simple directoryroster of government services and officials. What is the lp position on right to vote for immigrants. Voting and voter registration oregon secretary of state. Heres where five failed statewide ballot issues actually passed. This publication, as well as a link to the full text of the fiscal impact statements for each measure. You should have a say in them so go vote and make your.
Before you vote, you need to know who and what are going to be on your ballot. Katie kennedy 2318 curtis street denver co 80205 7193692266 state ballot issue committee registered agent. Voters across colorado will decide two statewide measures in the election that ends tuesday, and many of them will also elect municipal and school board officials, as well as vote on a range of local ballot questions ranging from taxes and debt to marijuana and broadband. Colorado faced a handful of relatively minor voting issues in the leadup to election day, including overstuffed ballot. Afterward, wect examined redacted absentee ballot request forms, and distinct patterns emerged. A yesfor vote on any ballot issue is a vote in favor of changing current law or existing circumstances, and a noagainst vote on any ballot issue is a vote against changing current law or existing circumstances. The analysis must include a summary of the measure, the major arguments both for and against. Dos and donts for ballot issue campaigns for school districts wednesday, june 18, 2014. The information was prepared by the state commission and district commissions on judicial performance. Garfield county voters will decide two contested races for countylevel offices in addition to a range of local ballot questions in the nov. Vote smart provides free, unbiased, indepth information about current officials, candidates, issues, legislation, and voting.
Following the ballot title is the legal language of. Be sure to sign the envelope when you return your mail ballot. Municipal elections colorado legislative council blue book. The purpose of the ballot information booklet is to provide voters with the text, title, and a fair and impartial analysis of.
Voter blue book snafu unnerves advocates ahead of ballots. Absentee ballot applications must be received by the deadline, not just postmarked by the deadline. Elections city and county of broomfield official website. Ballot information booklet blue book colorado general. For proposition dd, the question referred to the ballot by the state legislature follows the analysis. Its best to double check with your state for any recent changes to election rules in your state.
It is specific to the information you provided on your voter registration form, such as where you live and party preference. Features of official voter guides, compared by state and 2018 ballot measures. A couple of posts have made the national blogs today about this. All states make an effort to inform the electorate about upcoming elections. When campaigning for a ballot initiative, interested parties can get wrapped up in the cause. Your sample ballot is just that an example of your ballot. The last time we had as many ballot issues as this year was 2008, a presidential year. My ballot measure endorsements for 2018 chris kennedy. Only 1 colorado ballot issues passed this election. Voters next week will take the first step toward electing a new governor. I think the biggest issue is they do not have enough.
Protecting colorados environment, economy, and energy independence protect colorado registered agent. Investigative journalism that aims to serve democracy by revealing corruption. Are they allowed to participate in voting the day they get here. The colorado secretary of state issued a news release today explaining how voters can obtain an official blue book, which contains the pros and cons of statewide ballot measures a well as a section on the judges up for retention. Most statewide ballot measures are on the general election ballot. Your county clerk must receive your ballot no later than 7.
This booklet provides information on the thirteen statewide measures on the november 6, 2018, ballot and on the judges who are on the ballot for retention in your area. Effect of vote a yesfor vote on any ballot issue is a vote in favor of changing current law or existing circumstances, and a noagainst. In election years the colorado legislative council publishes information and indepth analysis on proposed ballot measures, often called the blue book. Mailin ballots faqs secretary of state of colorado. Official voter guides to 2018 statewide ballot measures. Election night results will be posted beginning june 30 at 7. You may view the online reproduction of your ballot starting approximately around the close of standard registration. This page is a list of state blue books the term state blue book typically refers to a statesponsored or statelevel government almanac. Common topics covered by blue books include state facts, branches of the states government, local governments, national representation, and elections. In addition to the incredibly importance races for federal, statewide, state legislative, and county offices this year, colorado voters will get to weigh in on statewide ballot questions and numerous local issues. State outlines how to get colorado voting blue book after issues in printing, mailing. Click on your county to see the sample ballot for the november 5 election in missouri.
Track bills in congress, your representatives voting records, upcoming committee meetings, and get alerts by email. State outlines how to get colorado voting blue book. If you do not see your county, then there is no election there. Colorados blue book, which provides information to voters on ballot measures that will appear on the november general election ballot, is now available online and is already landing in mailboxes this years blue book, produced by the general assemblys legislative council staff, covers two ballot measures. The second sectionof the printed blue book contains information about the performances of the colorado supreme court justices, the colorado court of appeals judges, and district and county court judges in your area who are on this years ballot. Ballot information booklet blue book colorado general assembly. Calls for elections on any lease of cityowned property used as a sports or entertainment venue. Please call 9703046525 for any questions you may have about the voting process.
I understand the point to this but a few of the points in red and blue are wrong lol. An index of all the ballot issue election results in colorado from colorado elections, by the denver post. Search state and federal bills and get alerts on issues that matter to you. Without raising taxes, proposition cc would allow the state to retain excess revenue to invest in public education and transportation, instead of refunding a nominal amount to each taxpayer. If you are not sure if your ballot will arrive in time, drop it off in person. Voters face overstuffed ballot boxes, mailin ballot issues in colorado. Speakers may also be available from the league of women voters of arapahoe and douglas counties to provide impartial ballot issue information to interested groups as resources allow. Here are all the issues and candidates up for election tomorrow. It requires that each analysis in the blue book contain language about how the ballot measure was placed on the ballot and how the ballot title and text of the measure were drafted. Voters should decline nonpartisan ballot issue letters. Colorado candidates for governor, state reps and congress senators house of representatives. Local ballot issues 2019 libertarian party of colorado.
On the north carolina ballot, voters have the option of voting a straight party ticket. Your sample ballot is a great tool to use before and on election day. Heres how to obtain colorados nonpartisan guide to. The portion on ballot measures clocks in at 80plus pages this year. This guide has been developed in the interest of providing quick, easy access to these publications. You can find the following items in your sample ballot booklet. Detailed voter pamphlets on candidates, ballot measures, and more. Following each analysis is the title that appears on the ballot, which includes information about whether the measure changes the constitution or statute. For general info, the blue book itself carries information on the statewide ballot measures including the believed pros and cons for each one and potential economic impacts. Ballot information booklet blue book the purpose of the ballot information booklet is to provide voters with the text, title, and a fair and impartial analysis of each initiated or referred constitutional amendment, law, or question on the ballot. Douglas bruce po box 26018 colorado springs, co 80936 7195500010.