Harry Leland drops off his ballot on Tuesday outside the La Plata County Clerk and Recorder’s Office in Bodo Park. The La Plata County clerk and recorder was expecting a 25% to 30% turnout for Tuesday’s primary election. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
Harry Leland drops off his ballot on Tuesday outside the La Plata County Clerk and Recorder’s Office in Bodo Park. The La Plata County clerk and recorder was expecting a 25% to 30% turnout for Tuesday’s primary election. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)cca
Voter service and polling centers locations

* La Plata County Clerk & Recorder, 679 Turner Dr., Ste. C, Durango* Pine River Library, 395 Bayfield Center Dr., Bayfield* La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave, Durango* Fort Lewis College Community Concert Hall, 1000 Rim Drive, Durango* Southern Ute Cultural Center and Museum, 503 Ouray Drive, Ignacio

Key dates remaining

Nov. 5: Election Day. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Quick links

• Voting FAQs• Ballot measures explained• Candidates on the issues• When are the debates?• Latest election news• How we’re covering the election

STATEWIDE BALLOT Measures

We break down everything you need to know about this year’s ballot measures, including what they would do, arguments for and against, one big thing you should know and the money behind each initiative.

Amendment G: Modify Property Tax Exemption for Veterans with Disabilities

Amendment H: Judicial Discipline Procedures and Confidentiality

Amendment I: Constitutional Bail Exception for First Degree Murder

Amendment J: Repealing the Definition of Marriage in the Constitution

Amendment K: Modify Constitutional Election Deadlines

Amendment 79: Constitutional Right to Abortion

Amendment 80: Constitutional Right to School Choice

Proposition JJ: Retain Additional Sports Betting Tax Revenue

Proposition KK: Firearms and Ammunition Excise Tax

Proposition 127: Prohibit Bobcat, Lynx, and Mountain Lion Hunting

Proposition 128: Parole Eligibility for Crimes of Violence

Proposition 129: Establishing Veterinary Professional Associate Position

Proposition 130: Funding for Law Enforcement

Proposition 131: Establishing All-Candidate Primaries and Ranked Choice Voting General Elections

Meet the candidates

La Plata County Board of County Commissioners

Republican Paul Black, left, and Democratic incumbent Matt Salka are running to represent District 3 on the La Plata County Board of County Commissioners.
Republican Paul Black, left, and Democratic incumbent Matt Salka are running to represent District 3 on the La Plata County Board of County Commissioners.cca

Read story: Paul Black, candidate for La Plata County commissioner, wants deregulated land use

Read story: Matt Salka, candidate for La Plata County commissioner, wants to tackle budget constraints

Colorado House District 59

Katie Stewart, a Democrat, and Clark Craig, a Republican, are running for Colorado House District 59.
Katie Stewart, a Democrat, and Clark Craig, a Republican, are running for Colorado House District 59.cca

Read story: House District 59 candidate Katie Stewart says she’s a ‘rural Democrat,’ not a Denver liberal

Read story: House District 59 candidate Clark Craig wants to improve cost of living

Colorado Senate District 6

Senate District 6 candidates Sen. Cleave Simpson, R-Alamosa, and Vivian Smotherman, D-Durango.
Senate District 6 candidates Sen. Cleave Simpson, R-Alamosa, and Vivian Smotherman, D-Durango.cca

Read story: Cleave Simpson, Senate District 6 incumbent, leans into local control

Read story: Vivian Smotherman, Senate District 6 candidate, considers TABOR and balance of local control

Tell us what you would like candidates to talk about as they compete for your vote

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