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Elections Office
Purpose
The purpose of the Elections Office is to provide registration and voting services to those who are eligible to vote in Gunnison County so they can successfully cast their ballot in a timely and accurate manner.
Public Records / Colorado Open Records Request
Gunnison County takes pride in being transparent to its citizens. If you are looking for Public Records or to make a Colorado Open Records Request, click here for the online form. Once filled out click on Submit and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate department.
Upcoming Election Schedule
2023 Coordinated Election - Election Day: Tuesday, November 7th, 2023.
Continue to visit this site as we post more information about the 2023 Coordinated Election as it becomes available. Click the Election Information tab above for additional information on the election schedule, how to register to vote, updating voter information, and other resources.
Vote in Honor of a Veteran
The Vote In Honor Of A Veteran program will give you the opportunity to cast your vote in honor of a service member who has served our country in the United States Military. It is our service men and women who protect our right to vote and guard our democracy with honor. Cast your vote this November and remember those who sacrifice so that you can continue to cast a ballot every election. This year, you can recognize that effort by wearing a personalized button from the Colorado Secretary of State’s Office to express your appreciation of a specific service member or veteran. Click here sign up.
Upcoming/Current Election
The 2023 Coordinated Election will occur on Tuesday, November 7th, 2023. Information will be updated as we get closer to the election.
To view all VSPC and Dropbox Locations, click the Voting & Dropbox Locations tab at the top.
Register to Vote / Update Voter Information
You have options to register to vote or to update your voter information. If you have questions please call the Gunnison County Elections Office at (970) 641-7927.
- Online: You can register or update your information online by visiting GoVoteColorado.gov. You can also review your current registration status, your mail ballot status, change your name, affiliation, or withdraw your registration if you have moved out of Gunnison County or the State of Colorado.
- In Person / Over the Phone: You can visit the Clerk & Recorders office located in the Blackstock Government Center at 221 N. Wisconsin St. in Gunnison, call us at (970) 641-7927, or visit any of our open VSPC's up to and including Election Day to register or update your information and receive a ballot.
- Pre-fill & Drop Off: If you would like to fill out a Voter Registration Form to mail in or drop off at the Clerk's Office, you can download those forms here.
Mail Ballot Election
Colorado law now allows for same day voter registration as long as the voter meets the 22 day residency requirement and can provide acceptable identification (click here to see acceptable forms) to vote their ballot. For those voters registering for the first time or changing precincts, applications can be made in the County Clerk's Office during regular business hours of Monday - Friday 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM. Replacement ballots can be obtained during those hours as well during an active election.
Military Absentee Vote by Mail
Uniformed Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA)
Any registered voter of Gunnison County residing overseas and serving in the United States Military can request an Application for Military Faxed Absentee Voter Ballot. Download an online Application for a Military Faxed Absentee Voter Ballot Form and mail to the following address:
Gunnison County Clerk & Recorder
Elections Division
221 N. Wisconsin St,
Gunnison, CO 81230
Gunnison County Precinct / House District Map
Click the following link to view the Gunnison County Precinct / House District Map (PDF).
Additional Information & Resources
- Ballot Information Booklet (Blue Book): The Colorado Legislative Council has developed a ballot information booklet 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. The analysis must include a summary of the measure, the major arguments both for and against the measure, and a brief fiscal assessment of the measure. The analysis may also include any other information that will help voters understand the purpose and effect of a measure. The website contains an English version, Spanish version, and an Audio Book version.
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ): For answers to the most commonly asked questions, please visit the Colorado Secretary of State Elections Center.
- Acceptable Forms of Identification: To see what forms of Identification is needed to register to vote in Colorado, visit the Colorado Secretary of State's website.
Office of Judicial Performance
The Colorado Office of Judicial Performance Evaluation maintains an evaluation process for Colorado Judges. The links below will provide you with more information on the office as well as their posted results.
Voter Service Polling Centers (VSPC)
What is a Voter Service Polling Center? A VSPC is a location that has been setup during the election to provide the following services to voters:
| Mail Ballot Services | Replacement Ballots |
| Ballot Boxes / Ballot Drop Off | Voter Registration / In-Person Voting |
| Provisional Ballots | ADA Accessible Voting |
VSPC Locations
Gunnison County currently maintains up to 3 VSPC's during election periods depending on the type of election is occurring. Their locations and information is below.
| Blackstock Government Center | Queen of All Saint's Parish Hall | |
|---|---|---|
| 221 N. Wisconsin St., Gunnison, CO 81230 Located in the South end of the Parking Lot - This location will be open for all Elections | 405 Sopris Ave, Crested Butte, CO 81224 - This location will be open for all Elections |
| Western Colorado University |
|---|
| 1 Western Way, Gunnison, CO 81230 Located in the Student Service Center in the North Conference Room - This location will be open ONLY during General Elections & Presidential Primary's |
Ballot Dropbox
What is a Ballot Dropbox? A Ballot Dropbox is a secure box that allows for 24/7 drop off of ballots during the election period. These boxes are under 24/7 recorded surveillance and placed in accessible locations for easy drop off.
Ballot Dropbox Locations
Gunnison County currently maintains up to 5 dropbox locations during election periods depending on the type of election occurring. Their locations and information is below.
| Blackstock Government Center | Crested Butte Town Hall / Cranks Plaza | |
|---|---|---|
| 221 N. Wisconsin St., Gunnison, CO 81230 Located on the South end of the Parking Lot - This location will be open for all Elections | 507 Maroon Ave, Crested Butte, CO 81224 Located in the Plaza outside - This location will be open for all Elections |
| Crested Butte South (POA / Mail Building - Outside) | Mt. Crested Butte (TC-1 Parking Lot - Outside) | |
|---|---|---|
| 61 Teocalli Ave, Crested Butte, CO 81224 Outside the Mail Building - This location will be open for all Elections | 700 Gothic Rd, Mt. Crested Butte, CO 81225 Outside next to TC-1 Building - This location will be open for all Elections |
| Western Colorado University |
|---|
| 1 Western Way, Gunnison, CO 81230 Located in the Student Service Center in the North Conference Room - This location will be open ONLY during General Elections & Presidential Primary's |
Additional Information
ADA Accessible voting machines are available at any of the above Voter Polling Service Centers (VSPC).
Anyone wishing to register or change their voter registration information may do so by coming into the Clerk & Recorders Office located in the Blackstock Government Building at 221 N. Wisconsin St, in Gunnison during normal business hours of Monday - Friday 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM. You may also call (970) 641-7927, or click here for the Colorado Secretary of State's website.
Local Candidates
Below is a list of the November 7th, 2023 Coordinated Election local candidate races and candidates.
| City of Gunnison - City Council | Gunnison Watershed School District (RE-1J) |
|---|---|
Diego Plata | Cori Leanne Dobson |
Marisela Ballesteros | Jody Coleman |
Matt Schwartz | Greg Kruthaupt |
Scott Frazier | Mark VanderVeer |
Lisa A. Henry | |
Anne Brookhart |
| Delta County Board of Education | ||
|---|---|---|
| District 2 | District 3 | District 4 |
Tony Bohling | Bethany Suppes | Dan Burke |
Hardy Hutto | ||
| Montrose County Board of Education | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| District A | District B | District D | District F |
Neisha Balleck | Ted Valerio | Charli Oswald | Jody Hovde |
Erik Westesen | Tom West | Dawn Schieldt | |
Election Results
Use the below links to view current and previous election results. Past election results can be downloaded as a CSV file once you have clicked the link.
2023 Coordinated Election Results
- TBD
Past Results
- 2022 General Election Results - Statewide | Gunnison County
- 2022 Colorado Primary Results
- 2021 Coordinated Election Results
- 2020 General Election Results
- 2020 June Primary Election Results
- 2020 Presidential Primary Election Results
- 2019 Coordinated Election Results
- 2018 General Election Results
- 2018 Primary Election Results
- 2017 Coordinated Election Results
- 2016 General Election Results
- 2016 June Primary Election Results
- 2015 Coordinated Election Results
Older Results (Archived PDFs)
Click here to view the archive.