Kraemer Family Library
2008 General Elections Voting Information
A brief guide on the 2008 General Elections. Includes Colorado ballot issues and finding more information on how to register to vote.
Voting Calendar 2008
Tuesday, October 6 - Last day to register for the General Election
Monday, October 20 - Early voting starts
Tuesday, October 28 - Last day to apply for an Absentee Ballot by mail
Friday, October 31 - Early voting ends
Tuesday, November 4 - GENERAL ELECTION 7:00 AM to 7:00 PMM
Registering to Vote
Colorado is a motor/voter state meaning that you may register to vote when you register for a Colorado driver's license.
Elections Center State of Colorado
Voter registration and absentee ballot forms and information for Colorado and El Paso County. NOTE: The voter registration form cannot be completed online. It must be signed and mailed to the country clerk.
El Paso County's Office of the Clerk & Recorder
Forms and information for El Paso County residents.
Statewide Ballot Issues
The 2008 Ballot Information Booklet (aka the "Blue Book") containing an analysis of the 14 statewide ballot issues as well as the ballot title and full legal text of each measure. Available on-line at:
- 2008 State Ballot Information Colorado Legislative Council
At this link you will also find the full text of the fiscal notes for each measure. - Colorado Blue Book 2008 (PDF)
Commissions on Judicial Performance Colorado
Judicial performance narratives for all judges who are up for retention on November 4, 2008.
Colorado League of Women Voters Statewide Ballot Issues (PDF)
Pro and con statement on the statewide ballot issues provided by the Colorado League of Women Voters.
Local Forums on Ballot Issues
Ballot Initiative Forum on Amendments 46, 47, 48, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60 and Referendum L
Thursday, October 2, 5:30 pm
Location: 315 E. Costilla St, Colorado Springs
Sponsored by the C3 Roundtable Gay & Lesbian Fund. Contact Faith Winter at fwinter@thewhitehouseproject.org.
Ballot Issues 2008
Saturday, October 4, 9:30-11:30 am
Location: Slocum Commons, Slocum Hall, Colorado College
Eighteen state ballot issues will be on the ballot this fall, many of them controversial. The public is invited to learn more about the state ballot questions at a ballot issues presentation on Saturday, October 4th at a joint meeting of the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region and the American Association of University Women. The event is free. Refreshments will be served. Please RSVP to Mary Alice Ayling 633-2376.
Ballot Measure Forum covering Amendments 47, 53, 55, 56, and 57
Tuesday, October 14, 5:30 pm
Location: Penrose House, 1661 Mesa Avenue, Colorado Springs
Sponsored by El Pomar Foundation's Forum for Civic Advancement. For more information, email Amy at AHumble@elpomar.org.
Candidate forum with all ballot proposals
Wednesday, October 15, 6:00 pm
Location: 315 E. Costilla St, Colorado Springs
Sponsored by the Pikes Peak Gay and Lesbian Community Center Gay & Lesbian Fund. For more information email Ryan at Ryan@YourPrideCenter.org
Tips for Debate Watchers
- Think Ahead - Before the debate, ask yourself which issues are most important to you, and jot down what you'd like to learn from each of the candidates.
- Are They Answering the Question? Pay attention to how the candidates answer the questions. Are they specific? Sincere? Knowledgeable?
- Keep Track of Topics - Are the candidates being asked about your priority issues? Are the questions fair and pertinent?
- Talk It Out! - Afterwards, talk about the debate with your friends & family. Did the debate sway your decision? Did you learn something new about the candidates' positions?
- VOTE on November 4th. It is your best opportunity to make your voice heard and help shape the issues that affect all of us!