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Ballotpedia covered 13 local ballot measures in five counties in Colorado for November 8, 2022.

In 2022, Ballotpedia covered local ballot measures that appeared on the ballot for voters within the 100 largest cities in the U.S., within state capitals, and throughout California. You can review the coverage scope of the local ballot measures project here. In 2022, the project's scope includes Colorado Springs.

Ballotpedia covered a selection of policing-related ballot measures and election-related ballot measures outside of the largest cities.

November 8

Arapahoe County

See also: Arapahoe County, Colorado ballot measures

• Aurora, Colorado, Question 3A, Remove Ban on Individuals Convicted of Felonies from Holding Elective Office (November 2022):  ✖

A "yes" vote supported removing the city ban on individuals convicted of felonies from holding elective office and providing instead that individuals convicted of embezzlement of public money, bribery, perjury, solicitation of bribery or subornation of perjury are prohibited from holding office.

A "no" vote opposed removing the city ban on individuals convicted of felonies from holding elective office and providing instead that individuals convicted of embezzlement of public money, bribery, perjury, solicitation of bribery or subornation of perjury are prohibited from holding office.

Boulder County

See also: Boulder County, Colorado ballot measures

• Boulder, Colorado, Question 2E, Move Odd-Year Municipal Elections to Coincide With Even-Year State and National Elections Measure (November 2022):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported holding municipal elections in even-numbered years coinciding with state and national elections, rather than in odd-numbered years, beginning in 2026.

A "no" vote opposed holding municipal elections in even-numbered years coinciding with state and national elections, rather than in odd-numbered years, beginning in 2026.

Denver County

See also: Denver County, Colorado ballot measures

• Denver, Colorado, Initiated Ordinance 305, Rental Property Tax to Fund Eviction Legal Representation Program Initiative (November 2022):  ✖

A "yes" vote supported creating an annual $75 tax to be paid by landlords on each residential property leased with revenue to be used to fund a program providing legal assistance for tenants in eviction proceedings.

A "no" vote opposed creating an annual $75 tax to be paid by landlords on each residential property leased with revenue to be used to fund a program providing legal assistance for tenants in eviction proceedings.

• Denver, Colorado, Initiated Ordinance 306, Required Access to Recycling Services Initiative (November 2022):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported requiring multifamily residential apartment complexes, non-residential premises, and food waste producers (including grocery stores, food trucks, hotels, sports venues, hospitals, airports, colleges, restaurants, and more) to offer recycling services and organic material diversion services.

A "no" vote opposed requiring multifamily residential apartment complexes, non-residential premises, and food waste producers (including grocery stores, food trucks, hotels, sports venues, hospitals, airports, colleges, restaurants, and more) to offer recycling services and organic material diversion services.

• Denver, Colorado, Initiated Ordinance 307, Create Sidewalk Enterprise and Enact Property Owner Fee for Sidewalk Repair and Maintenance Measure (November 2022):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported creating a sidewalk enterprise and enacting an annual fee paid by property owners with revenues dedicated to sidewalk construction, maintenance, and repairs.

A "no" vote opposed creating a sidewalk enterprise and enacting an annual fee paid by property owners with revenues dedicated to sidewalk construction, maintenance, and repairs.

• Denver, Colorado, Referred Question 2I, Mill Levy Increase to Fund Public Library Measure (November 2022):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported increasing the property tax rate by 1.5 mills, expected to increase state revenue by $36 million in 2023, and dedicating the funds to the Denver Public Library for purposes including increasing staff pay, upgrading technology, and expanding services.

A "no" vote opposed increasing the property tax rate by 1.5 mills, expected to increase state revenue by $36 million in 2023, and dedicating the funds to the Denver Public Library for purposes including increasing staff pay, upgrading technology, and expanding services.

• Denver, Colorado, Referred Question 2J, Sales Tax to Fund Environmental and Climate-Related Programs and TABOR Spending Limit Increase Continuation Measure (November 2022):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported allowing the city to retain and spend revenue collected from the 0.25% sales tax increase approved through Measure 2A of 2020 and continue to impose and collect the tax with revenues dedicated to climate-related programs and programs designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution.

A "no" vote opposed allowing the city to retain and spend revenue collected from the 0.25% sales tax increase approved through Measure 2A of 2020 and continue to impose and collect the tax with revenues dedicated to climate-related programs and programs designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution.

• Denver, Colorado, Referred Question 2K, Sales Tax to Fund Housing and Homeless Services and TABOR Spending Limit Increase Continuation Measure (November 2022):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported allowing the city to retain and spend revenue collected from the 0.25% sales tax increase approved through Measure 2B of 2020 and continue to impose and collect the tax with revenues dedicated to funding housing and homelessness services.

A "no" vote opposed allowing the city to retain and spend revenue collected from the 0.25% sales tax increase approved through Measure 2B of 2020 and continue to impose and collect the tax with revenues dedicated to funding housing and homelessness services.

• Denver, Colorado, Referred Question 2L, Single-Subject and Ballot Language Requirements for Initiatives Measure (November 2022):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported requiring initiatives to contain only one subject, requiring the clerk and recorder to set initiative ballot titles in consultation with city council staff and the city attorney, allowing public comment on proposed initiative ballot titles, and changing wording requirements for initiative ballot titles.

A "no" vote opposed requiring initiatives to contain only one subject, requiring the clerk and recorder to set initiative ballot titles in consultation with city council staff and the city attorney, allowing public comment on proposed initiative ballot titles, and changing wording requirements for initiative ballot titles.

El Paso County

See also: El Paso County, Colorado ballot measures

• Colorado Springs, Colorado, Ballot Issue 301, Marijuana Sales Tax for Public Safety, Mental Health, and Veteran PTSD Programs Initiative (November 2022):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported enacting a 5% sales tax on retail recreational marijuana and using the tax revenue to fund public safety programs, mental health services, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) treatment programs for veterans.

A "no" vote opposed enacting a 5% sales tax on retail recreational marijuana and using the tax revenue to fund public safety programs, mental health services, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) treatment programs for veterans.

• Colorado Springs, Colorado, Ballot Question 300, Allow for Retail Marijuana Establishments Initiative (November 2022):  ✖

A "yes" vote supported allowing for retail recreational marijuana establishments in Colorado Springs.

A "no" vote opposed allowing for retail recreational marijuana establishments in Colorado Springs.

Larimer County

See also: Larimer County, Colorado ballot measures

• Fort Collins, Colorado, Ballot Question 2B, Move Odd-Year Municipal Elections from April to November Amendment (November 2022):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported moving the city's elections from April in odd-numbered years to November in odd-numbered years.

A "no" vote opposed this measure, thus keeping the city's elections in April of odd-numbered years.

• Fort Collins, Colorado, Ballot Question 2C, Ranked-Choice Voting Amendment (November 2022):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported adopting ranked-choice voting for mayor and city councilmembers.

A "no" vote opposed adopting ranked-choice voting for mayor and city councilmembers.

Statewide ballot measures

See also: Colorado 2022 ballot measures

Click here to learn more about 2022 statewide measures in Colorado.

Type	Title	Description	Result	Yes Votes	No Votes
LRCA	Amendment D	Require the governor to designate judges from the 18th judicial district to serve in the new 23rd judicial district and require designated judges to establish residence	a	1,502,866 (67%)	727,409 (33%)
LRCA	Amendment E	Extend an existing homestead exemption for disabled veterans to the surviving spouses of military personnel and certain veterans	a	2,109,471 (88%)	289,514 (12%)
LRCA	Amendment F	Allow charitable gaming operators to be paid and allow the Legislature to determine how long an organization must exist to obtain a charitable gaming license		930,370 (41%)	1,359,027 (59%)
CISS	Proposition 121	Reduce the state income tax rate from 4.55% to 4.40%	a	1,581,163 (65%)	842,506 (35%)
CISS	Proposition 122	Decriminalize the use of the psychedelic plants and fungi and create a services program for administration of such substances	a	1,296,992 (54%)	1,121,124 (46%)
CISS	Proposition 123	Dedicate 0.1% of existing income tax revenue to a new State Affordable Housing Fund	a	1,269,816 (53%)	1,143,974 (47%)
CISS	Proposition 124	Increase the number of retail liquor store licenses an individual can own or hold a share in		905,565 (38%)	1,497,346 (62%)
CISS	Proposition 125	Create a new fermented malt beverage and wine retailer license to allow stores that are licensed to sell beer to also sell wine	a	1,288,404 (52%)	1,200,219 (48%)
CISS	Proposition 126	Allow retail establishments licensed to sell alcohol for off-site consumption to offer deliveries		1,183,059 (49%)	1,238,074 (51%)
LRSS	Proposition FF	Reduce income tax deduction caps and allocate increased revenue to a program for free school meals and local school food grants	a	1,384,852 (57%)	1,055,583 (43%)
LRSS	Proposition GG	Require a table showing changes in income tax owed for average taxpayers in certain brackets to be included in the ballot title for initiated measures	a	1,704,757 (72%)	665,476 (28%)

How to cast a vote

See also: Voting in Colorado

See below to learn more about current voter registration rules, identification requirements, and poll times in Colorado.

How to vote in Colorado

Poll times

In Colorado, polls are open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time for those who choose to vote in person rather than by mail. An individual who is in line at the time polls close must be allowed to vote.

Registration

Check your voter registration status here.

In Colorado, an individual can pre-register to vote if they are at least 15 years old. Voters must be at least 18 years old to vote in any election. A voter must be a citizen of the United States and have established residence in Colorado to vote.

Colorado voters can register to vote through Election Day. However, in order to automatically receive a absentee/mail-in ballot, a voter must register online, through the mail, at a voter registration agency, or driver's license examination facility at least eight days prior to Election Day. A voter that registers through a voter registration drive must submit their application no later than 22 days before the election to automatically receive an absentee/mail-in ballot. A voter can register online or submit a form in person or by fax, email, or mail.

Automatic registration

See also: Automatic voter registration

Colorado automatically registers eligible individuals to vote through the Department of Motor Vehicles and certain other state agencies.

Online registration

See also: Online voter registration

Colorado has implemented an online voter registration system. Residents can register to vote by visiting this website.

Same-day registration

See also: Same-day voter registration

Colorado allows same-day voter registration for individuals who vote in person.

Residency requirements

Colorado law requires 22 days of residency in the state before a person may vote.

Verification of citizenship

See also: Laws permitting noncitizens to vote in the United States

Colorado does not require proof of citizenship for voter registration. An individual applying to register to vote must attest that they are a U.S. citizen under penalty of perjury.

All 49 states with voter registration systems require applicants to declare that they are U.S. citizens in order to register to vote in state and federal elections, under penalty of perjury or other punishment. Seven states — Alabama, Arizona, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, New Hampshire, and Wyoming — have laws requiring verification of citizenship at the time of voter registration, whether in effect or not. In three states — California, Maryland, and Vermont — at least one local jurisdiction allows noncitizens to vote in some local elections. Noncitizens registering to vote in those elections must complete a voter registration application provided by the local jurisdiction and are not eligible to register as state or federal voters.

Verifying your registration

The site Go Vote Colorado, run by the Colorado Secretary of State office, allows residents to check their voter registration status online.

Voter ID requirements

Colorado requires voters to present non-photo identification when voting in person. If voting by mail for the first, a voter may also need to return a photocopy of his or her identification with their mail-in ballot. Click here for more information.

The following list of accepted forms of identification was current as of August 2025. Click here for the most current information, sourced directly from the Office of the Colorado Secretary of State.

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The following documents are acceptable forms of identification: A valid Colorado driver’s license or valid identification card issued by the Colorado Department of Revenue. (Note: documents issued to not lawfully present and temporarily lawfully present individuals under Part 5 of Article 2 of Title 42, C.R.S. are not acceptable forms of identification.) A valid U.S. passport. A valid employee identification card with a photograph of the eligible elector issued by any branch, department, agency, or entity of the U.S. government or of Colorado, or by any county, municipality, board, authority, or other political subdivision of Colorado. A valid pilot’s license issued by the federal aviation administration or other authorized agency of the U.S. A valid U.S. military identification card with a photograph of the eligible elector. A copy of a current (within the last 60 days) utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document that shows the name and address of the elector. A Certificate of Degree of Indian or Alaskan Native Blood. A valid Medicare or Medicaid card issued by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. A certified copy of a U.S. birth certificate for the elector. Certified documentation of naturalization. A valid student identification card with a photograph of the eligible elector issued by an institute of higher education in Colorado, as defined in section 23-3.1-102(5), C.R.S.. A valid veteran identification card issued by the U.S. department of veterans affairs veterans health administration with a photograph of the eligible elector. A valid identification card issued by a federally recognized tribal government certifying tribal membership. Any form of identification listed above that shows your address must show a Colorado address to qualify as an acceptable form of identification. The following documents are also considered acceptable forms of identification for voting: Verification that a voter is a resident of a group residential facility, as defined in section 1-1-104(18.5), C.R.S. Verification that a voter is a person committed to the department of human services and confined and eligible to register and vote shall be considered sufficient identification of such person for the purposes of section 1-2-210.5, C.R.S. Written correspondence from the county sheriff or his or her designee to the county clerk indicating that a voter is confined in a county jail or detention facility.

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• Note: SB 1, signed into law on May 12, 2025, specified that tribal IDs issued by the Bureau of Indian Affairs, the Indian Health Service, or another federal agency were also valid identification.

Additional elections

See also: Colorado elections, 2022

El Paso County

June 28, 2022

• Municipal elections in El Paso County, Colorado (2022)

November 8, 2022

• Municipal elections in El Paso County, Colorado (2022)

See also

• Local ballot measure elections in 2022