Colorado Certifies 2026 General Election Ballot Ahead of November Vote The Secretary of State's office certifies the 2026 ballot, which includes 14 statewide measures on education, transportation, and constitutional amendments, with key voter dates and county details outlined in advance of the November election. The Colorado Secretary of State's office announced on Friday the official certification of the ballot for the state's 2026 General Election. Secretary Teresa Griswold released a statement expressing pride in the certification and reiterated her office's commitment to ensuring all eligible Coloradans can exercise their democratic rights as the November election approaches. With the certification now complete, voters across the state can review the full slate of proposals slated to appear on the ballot on Tuesday, November 3. The 2026 ballot contains fourteen statewide measures covering a broad range of issues. Among these are proposals affecting public K‑12 education funding, mail‑ballot voter identification, natural gas rights, and a commuter rail project aimed at enhancing transit on the Front Range.Several constitutional amendments are on the ballot, including changes to law enforcement reporting protocols, hunting and fishing rights, and the state's redistricting map. Statutory changes include penalties for fentanyl‑related crimes and human trafficking of minors, adjustments to school sports participation rules, limits on income tax rates, and reallocation of sporting goods sales tax revenue for conservation efforts.The ballot also addresses funding for the Front Range Passenger Rail District, a key issue for residents in Adams, Arapahoe, Broomfield, Boulder, Denver, Douglas, El Paso, Huerfano, Jefferson, Larimer, Las Animas, Pueblo, and Weld counties. Voters should note important dates leading up to the election. County clerks can begin mailing ballots to active voters on October 2, with a final deadline for initial mail ballots on October 9.Drop boxes and voter centers must be operational by October 12 and October 19, respectively. The deadline to register and still receive a ballot by mail is October 26, which is also the last recommended day for mailing a ballot back. After that, voters may return ballots to a center or drop box or cast them in person up to Election Day. The election will conclude on November 3, with a 7 p.m. cutoff for ballot submissions to be counted.For further details on each initiative and resources for locating local voting centers, voters can consult official county clerk office websites and the state's voter information portal. The certification signals the final step before the October and November voting period, giving Coloradans a clear view of the choices that will shape the state's policy landscape. Each measure will be debated, and their approval or rejection will have lasting impacts on education, public safety, taxation, the environment, and transportation infrastructure.State officials and advocacy groups are gearing up for a robust campaign season, with voters urged to educate themselves on the proposals before casting their ballots in the upcoming election