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Contact Information
Clerk and Recorder– Amy Fordyce
Election Manager – Megan Taunton
Physical Address:
215 Comanche
Kiowa, CO 80117
Mailing Address:
215 Comanche Street
P.O. Box 37
Kiowa, CO 80117
Phone Numbers:
303-621-3116 - Clerk and Recorder
303-621-3127 - Election Department
303-621-3212 - Fax number
Email:
elections@elbertcounty-co.gov
Normal Office Hours:
7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday
(closed from noon - 1PM for lunch)
(closed for all major holidays)
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The Election Department as the designated election official is responsible for
coordinating, preparing, and processing all general, primary and coordinated election
in Elbert County. It is the intent of this Department to ensure the integrity of all
elections and to provide the opportunity for all eligible lectors to participate in the democratic process.
- UOCAVA Voters
UOCAVA electors are:
1. Member of the Uniformed Services or Merchant Marines on Active Duty absent from the State.
2. An Eligible Spouse or Dependent of the above.
3. A U.S. Citizen residing outside the U.S. temporarily.
4. A U.S. citizen residing outside the U.S. indefinitely (federal ballot only).
Election Judges serve a vital role in protecting the rights of voters. They are responsible for ensuring
that the electoral process is administered fairly and according to federal and state law.
Qualifications
Election Judges must meet the following qualifications by the date of the election they are scheduled to work:
- Be a U.S. Citizen
- Be a registered elector who resides in Douglas County
- Be at least 18 years old (students 16 and older can be Student Election Judges)
- Be willing to serve on Election Day for the entire process
- Be physically and mentally able to perform the duties of an Election Judge
- Attend a mandatory Election Judge class prior to each election they work
- Never been convicted of any election offense or any type of fraud
- Not be related to any candidate on the ballot
Student Election Judges must meet the following requirements before the date of the election at which they are scheduled to work:
- Be a U.S. citizen
- Be a Junior or Senior in a Douglas County public or private high school
- Be at least 16 years old
- Be willing to serve on Election Day for the entire process
- Be physically and mentally able to perform the duties of an Election Judge
- Attend mandatory Election Judge training prior to each election in which they are working
- Not be related to any candidate on the ballot
- Have written consent of a parent of legal guardian
- Have the approval of their school's principal or designated administrator
- Have a Social Security Number
General Requirements
- Must be able to sit for long periods of time.
- Must be able to lift a minimum of 25 pounds.
- Must be good at multi tasking and problem solving.
- Must have good people skills.
- Must have dependable transportation.
How do I become an Election Judge?
Through the Caucus process by submitting your name to the precinct leader who submits the list of names to the Party Chair and then to the County Clerk's office.
By completing the Election Judge Application below and submitting it to the County Clerk's office. All applications are reviewed and, upon assessment of Election Judge,
staffing needs, a certification, and notice of training letter is sent to the applicant.
Election Judge FAQ
Campaign Finance Information
As of January 4, 2010 all county, special district and school district candidates and committees must register and
file with the Colorado Secretary of States Office. You may access the campaign finance online system, TRACER, below.
TRACER
General Election: Tuesday, November 2, 2010
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