Firestone Municipal Election Update: Election FAQ's

WHEN IS ELECTION DAY?

Tuesday, April 5, 2022

HOW CAN I LEARN ABOUT THE CANDIDATES?

The Town of Firestone invited all eligible candidates to complete a Candidate Profile. All profiles received have been posted online here for voters to review. The profiles received have not been edited. 

WHEN DOES MY BALLOT NEED TO BE TURNED IN?

All ballots must be received by 7:00 p.m. on Election Day – April 5th, 2022.  

WHERE AND HOW DO I TURN IN MY BALLOT? 

After you receive and complete your ballot, you should enclose it in the provided envelope.  Once you have sealed your envelope, you may mail it or drop it off at Town Hall.

• MAIL IT: Include proper postage of a first-class or forever stamp on the provided envelope and mail it.  If you have not mailed your ballot by Tuesday, March 29th, we encourage you to drop it off or bring it in.
• DROP IT OFF: Save a stamp and drop it off at the 24-hour drop-box located at the front of Town Hall at 9950 Park Avenue, Firestone, Colorado.
• BRING IT IN: Bring your ballot in to the Voter Service Center (9900 Park Avenue - Court Room/Board Room) any time on April 1st and 4th from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and April 5th from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

WHAT IS THE VOTER SERVICE CENTER? WHEN IS IT OPEN?

The Voter Service Center has election judges available to register eligible voters, provide ballot replacements and is open for ballot drop-off.  

Voter Service Center Location: Firestone Police Department in the Court Room/Board Room, 9900 Park Avenue

Voter Service Center Dates/Hours: 

• Friday, April 1st from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. 
• Monday, April 4th from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm 
• Tuesday, April 5th from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

WHAT CAN I DO ON ELECTION DAY, APRIL 5th ?

At the Voter Service Center (9900 Park Avenue - Court Room/Board Room), from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. voters can come in to get a replacement ballot or update/register to vote. Voters can drop off their ballot on Election Day in the Voter Service Center or in the exterior dropbox no later than 7:00 p.m.

I’M NOT REGISTERED TO VOTE, CAN I STILL PARTICIPATE? 

Yes! Eligible residents can come to the Voter Service Center (9900 Park Avenue - Court Room/Board Room) to register and receive a ballot. Or, voters can register online at www.govotecolorado.com. 

• April 1st from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 
• April 4th from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 
• April 5th from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

WHAT IF I DIDN’T GET MY BALLOT?  MY BALLOT IS DAMAGED, NOW WHAT?

Registered voters who do not receive a ballot in the mail may request a replacement by completing this form and submitting it to townclerk@firestoneco.gov. Additionally, voters can come to the Voter Service Center (9900 Park Avenue - Court Room/Board Room) to complete a replacement form and receive a ballot on the following days: 

• April 1st from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 
• April 4th from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 
• April 5th from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

WHAT IF I MAKE A MISTAKE ON MY BALLOT? 

You can make the correction on your ballot and clearly indicate your choice. Election judges are trained to review every ballot to make sure your votes are counted as you intend.

WHERE IS MY SECRECY SLEEVE? 

There is no secrecy sleeve needed. The process for opening your ballot with teams of sworn election judges protects the privacy of your ballot.

DO YOU COUNT EVERY BALLOT, OR ONLY IF THE RACE IS CLOSE? 

Your election judges count every eligible ballot and give voters every opportunity to have their vote counted accurately.

WHAT IS THE THRESHOLD FOR A MANDATORY RECOUNT?  

If the difference between the candidate receiving the highest number of votes and the candidate receiving the second-highest number of votes (or yes/no for ballot measures) is less than ½ of 1% of the total votes cast for the candidate with the highest number of votes, there is a mandatory recount.  

• Candidate A receives 12,738 votes  
• Candidate B receives 12,541 votes = Difference of 197 Votes  
• ½ of 1% of Candidate A’s total = 12,738 x 0.005 = Difference of 63 Votes  
• Result: NO Mandatory Recount

• Candidate A receives 200 votes  
• Candidate B receives 199 votes = Difference of 1 Vote
• ½ of 1% of Candidate A’s total = 200 x 0.005 = Difference of 1 Vote  
• Result: Mandatory Recount