Get on the Ballot

Learn how to run for office or place a question on the ballot, download forms, or find recall information.


Planning to gather signatures?

Use this training guide(PDF, 547KB). Please note that the Denver Revised Municipal Code (D.R.M.C. § 15-13) requires petition entities to inform circulators of this training’s availability.

Run for Office

Municipal Candidates

Candidate Guide(PDF, 600KB)Petition Forms(PDF, 2MB)

School Board Candidates

Candidate Guide(PDF, 816KB)Petition Forms(PDF, 407KB)

Watch: How to Run for School Board
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Place a Question on the Ballot

Initiated Ordinances

Quick Guide(PDF, 801KB)  | Petition Forms(PDF, 348KB)

The Initiated Ordinance Quick Guide has been updated to account for changes to the Denver Charter and Code passed by voters in November 2022. Interested parties are encouraged to review the latest versions of the Denver Charter and Code to ensure they have the most up-to-date information.

Charter Amendments

Quick Guide(PDF, 810KB)  |  Petition Forms

Recalls & Referenda

Municipal Official Recalls

Quick Guide  |  Petition Forms

Referenda

Quick Guide(PDF, 791KB)  |  Petition Forms

 

Looking for information at the state or federal level? Visit the Colorado Secretary of State on the web.


 

Denver Elections Division

Call: 720-913-VOTE (8683)  Text: 56003
Hearing Impaired only (TTY): 720-913-8657
200 W. 14th Ave., Denver, CO 80204
elections@denvergov.org
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