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Voting questions answered WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25 , 2020
How to vote and more BY SANDRA FISH THE COLORADO SUN
Colorado Election Day is Nov. 8 with a U.S. Senate seat, eight congressional contests, races for four statewide offices, 100 state legislative jobs, 11 ballot initiatives and more at stake at the county and local levels. As part of our 2022 election guide, we’re here to answer some
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questions about voting and how the election works. Let us know what other questions you have by filling out the form at the bottom of this article and we’ll do our best to answer them.
How do I register to vote? Colorado has automatic voter registration if you get a driver’s license or interact in some other way with state government. But you may also register online with a valid driver’s license, Colorado identification card or Social Security number.
Is there a deadline to register? No. Coloradans may register in person or online to vote through Election Day. To receive a ballot in the mail, you must be registered by Oct. 31, and you will have to return it to a drop box or vote center. How do I check whether I’m registered? Check your voter registration by entering your name, ZIP code and date of birth. You may also change your address online. But if your name changed, you’ll have to fill out a paper form. If your registration
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says it’s “inactive,” that’s because you’ve missed voting more than once or your ballot was returned as undeliverable. You may re-register online or by submitting a paper request. When will my ballot arrive? Oct. 17 is the first day that ballots will go out in the mail to registered voters and must all be mailed by Oct. 21. If you want to receive a ballot in the mail, you must register by SEE ELECTION, P13
Acosta, Brighton police commander, dies STAFF REPORT
Brighton Police Department Cmdr. Frank Acosta passed away of natural causes, the city announced Sept. 23. Acosta joined the police department in February 2000. Before that, he was a state trooper for eight years. Acosta was a patrol officer, a detective for the North Metro Drug Task Force, a patrol sergeant, an investigations sergeant, an investigations commander and most recently, as commander of the department’s professional services unit. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served in the 82nd airborne stationed in Fort Bragg, North Carolina. He earned a master’s degree in organizational leadership from Regis University and a bachelor’s degree in management from National American University. “This is a horrible loss and we all feel the pain,” said Brighton Police Chief Paul Southard in a press statement. “Commander. Acosta was such a bright light loved by all in our department. He served our community with such dedication over the past 22, years and Every year before Thanksgiving, First United Methodist Church in Fort Lupton and the Fort Lupton Food and Clothing Bank provide community we are forever grateful for his commitmembers with food boxes. This will be the program’s 10th consecutive year. Above, Joe Hubert, left China Garcia and Sue ment.”Hubert with Change 4 Change, Survivors include his parents; his MB Towingorganization & 1-76 towing received the business their See parade entryon ofPage dinosaurs. another that helps with theaward foodfor drive. more 2. Marco Balderas is walking the Raptor wife, Kandy; 10 children; nine grandto promote a safety campaign to slow down when they are working on the roadways to remove cars. See more photos on page 4. children; and one great-grandchild. PHOTO BY CASSIDY HEISLER
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