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1. WHEN IS ELECTION DAY?

Tuesday, April 5, 2022

2. HOW CAN I LEARN ABOUT THE CANDIDATES?

The Town of Firestone invited all eligible candidates to complete a Candidate Profile. All profiles received have been posted online for voters to review. The profiles received have not been edited. 

3. WHEN DOES MY BALLOT NEED TO BE TURNED IN?

All ballots must be received by 7:00 p.m. on Election Day – April 5th, 2022.  

4. WHERE AND HOW DO I TURN IN MY BALLOT?

After you receive and complete your ballot, put your ballot in its secrecy sleeve and enclose it in the provided envelope.  Once you have sealed your envelope you may mail it, drop it off or bring it in.

• MAIL IT: Include proper postage of a first-class or forever stamp on the provided envelope and mail it.  If you have not mailed your ballot by Tuesday, March 29th, we encourage you to drop it off or bring it in. 
• DROP IT OFF: Save a stamp and drop it off at the 24-hour drop-box located at the front of Town Hall at 9950 Park Ave, Firestone, CO 
• BRING IT IN: Bring your ballot into the Voter Service Center (9900 Park Avenue - Court Room/Board Room) any time on April 1st and 4th from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and April 5th from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.  The Voter Service Center will be closed on Saturday, April 2nd, and Sunday, April 3rd. 
   

5. WHAT IS THE VOTER SERVICE CENTER? WHEN IS IT OPEN?

The Voter Service Center has election judges available to register eligible voters, provide ballot replacements and is open for ballot drop-off.  

Voter Service Center Location: Firestone Police Department in the Court Room/Board Room, 9900 Park Avenue

Voter Service Center Dates/Hours: 

• Friday, April 1st from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. 
• Monday, April 4th from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm 
• Tuesday, April 5th from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. 

6. WHAT CAN I DO ON ELECTION DAY, APRIL 5th ?

At the Voter Service Center (9900 Park Avenue - Court Room/Board Room), from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. voters can come in to get a replacement ballot or update/register to vote. Voters can drop off their ballot on Election Day in the Voter Service Center or in the exterior dropbox no later than 7:00 p.m. 

7. I’M NOT REGISTERED TO VOTE, CAN I STILL PARTICIPATE?

Yes! Eligible residents can come to the Voter Service Center (9900 Park Avenue - Court Room/Board Room) to register and receive a ballot. Or, voters can register online at www.govotecolorado.com. 

The Voter Service Center (9900 Park Avenue - Court Room/Board Room) will be open the following days/times:

• April 1st from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 
• April 4th from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 
• April 5th from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

8. WHAT IF I DIDN’T GET MY BALLOT? MY BALLOT IS DAMAGED, NOW WHAT?

Registered voters who do not receive a ballot in the mail may request a replacement by completing this form and submitting it to townclerk@firestoneco.gov. If residents email a replacement form, a ballot can be mailed to voters until Monday, March 21st. 

Additionally, voters can come to the Voter Service Center (9900 Park Avenue - Court Room/Board Room) to complete a replacement form and receive a ballot on the following days: 

•  April 1st from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 
• April 4th from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 
• April 5th from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

9. WHAT IF I MAKE A MISTAKE ON MY BALLOT?

You can make the correction on your ballot and clearly indicate your choice. Election judges are trained to review every ballot to make sure your votes are counted as you intend.

10. WHERE IS MY SECRECY SLEEVE?

There is no secrecy sleeve needed. The process for opening your ballot with teams of sworn election judges protects the privacy of your ballot.

11. DO YOU COUNT EVERY BALLOT, OR ONLY IF THE RACE IS CLOSE?

Your election judges count every eligible ballot and give voters every opportunity to have their vote counted accurately.

12. WHAT IS THE THRESHOLD FOR A MANDATORY RECOUNT?

If the difference between the candidate receiving the highest number of votes and the candidate receiving the second-highest number of votes (or yes/no for ballot measures) is less than ½ of 1% of the total votes cast for the candidate with the highest number of votes, there is a mandatory recount.  

Example 1:    Candidate A receives 12,738 votes   Candidate B receives 12,541 votes = Difference of 197 Votes    ½ of 1% of Candidate A’s total =12,738 x 0.005 = Difference of 63 Votes   Result: NO Mandatory Recount

Example 2:   Candidate A receives 200 votes   Candidate B receives 199 votes =  Difference of 1 Vote    ½ of 1% of Candidate A’s total = 200 x 0.005 = Difference of 1 Vote      Result: Mandatory Recount

 

How long will a recount take?  

A mandatory or requested recount must be completed no later than the 15^th day after the election, April 20, 2022.    

If there is a recount where will it physically take place?  

Any recounts will be conducted in the ballot tabulation room at the Police Department and Municipal Court building.

13. I HAVE MORE QUESTIONS, WHO CAN I CONTACT?

We encourage you to visit www.FirestoneCO.gov/Election to view all election-related information.  If you still have questions, please contact the Town of Firestone Clerk’s Office at 303-531-6264 or email townclerk@Firestoneco.gov.  Please note, that due to the election this office is extremely busy and will respond to inquiries within 1 business day.