NEWS BRIEF
The Gazette reports that 509,364 ballots had been returned statewide for Colorado’s Nov. 3 midterm election as of late Monday. Unaffiliated voters submitted the largest share of those ballots, followed by Democrats and Republicans.
El Paso County reported 63,883 submitted ballots, the highest county total in the state. The county also opened six Voter Service and Polling Centers, with additional locations scheduled to open before Election Day for services including registration, replacement ballots and accessibility assistance.
What to know
Early ballot-return figures show unaffiliated voters made up the largest share of the 509,364 statewide ballots submitted as of late Monday. The figures reflect returned ballots reported before Election Day, not final turnout or election results.
Reporting: Gazette Staff · The Gazette · 10-21-2026
