FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q.  Am I registered to Vote?
A.  Click here to see if you are registered to vote

Q.  How do I become eligible to vote?
A.  In order to be eligible to vote, you must reside in the City and County of Broomfield or have resided at your present address for at least 30 days before an election.  You must register 29 days or more before the election to be eligible to vote in an upcoming election (voter registration form).

Q.  What if I moved prior to 30 days before an election?
A.  You may still be eligible to vote.  If you were registered to vote at your previous address, that address will be used for voting purposes.  Contact the election office to determine your correct precinct polling place.

Q.  How do I change my address if I have moved?
A.  You can either mail the change of address on the online voter registration form, or stop in at our office.

Q.  Can I change my name, address or party affiliation over the phone?
A.  No, any type of change must be done in writing or on a voter registration form, and must include your signature.

Q.  How do I register to vote?
A.  You may register to vote in person at any election office, state drivers license office, or public library or print the voter registration form and mail it to the City and County of Broomfield elections office. 

Q.  Will my voter registration be cancelled, if I don't vote in, or miss any one election?
A.  No, if you fail to vote in a any General election, the City and County of Broomfield elections office will mail you a notification.  The notification will inform you that, according to our records you did not vote in the last election.  By signing and returning the notification to the elections office, we will update any new information and keep your registration record active.

Q.  What is Absentee Voting?
A.  Absentee voting allows voters to receive a ballot in the mail prior to the election and  return their voted ballot via the mail or bring in to the City and County of Broomfield election office.  Absentee ballots must be applied for each calendar year and you must indicate for which election you want a ballot.  You must indicate the address to which you want the ballot mailed (request an absentee ballot application).  The post office will not forward the ballots.

Q.  How do I properly mark my absentee ballot when I receive it?
A.  Click here to see instructions on how to properly mark an absentee ballot.

Q.  What is a Provisional Ballot?
A.  Provisional ballots are issued to voters whose names do not appear on the voter registration roles at the polling place.  Provisional ballots will also be issued to voters who are unable to provide a form of identification at the polling place.  The Clerk and Recorder has up to twelve days following the election to verify the eligibility of voters.  If the provisional voter is determined eligible, their ballot will be counted.  The provisional ballot total will be included with the election results once this verification process is complete.

Q.  Are the Broomfield City Council Candidates affiliated with a party?
A.  Although individual candidates may be affiliated with a party, according to the City and County of Broomfield charter, all elected offices are non-partisan.  Candidate party affiliation will not be listed on the ballot.

Q.  When I go to vote, do I have to bring identification with me?
A.  Yes, you must bring identification (list of acceptable forms of identification).

Q.  Is there somewhere I can get election results after 7:00p.m. on election day?
A.  The City and County of Broomfield website, www.broomfield.org/elections will be posting and updating results as they come in beginning at 7:00p.m. election night.