Frequently Asked Questions

A recall election is a citizen-initiated measure. Recall allows citizens to seek the possible removal of a public official before their term ends. If enough signatures are collected on a petition within a set timeframe, a recall election is scheduled.

Firestone voters will decide by majority whether incumbent Trustees facing recall should be removed. Candidates to replace recalled officers are nominated by petition and listed on the recall ballot for an at-large vote. The number of recall vacancies will determine the number of candidates elected. 

To be eligible to run, you must be: 

• Must be a registered voter by the time of the candidate’s nomination.
• Must be at least 18 years of age by the date of the election.
• Must be a primary resident of the Town of Firestone for a period of at least 12 consecutive months immediately preceding the election.
• Must maintain residency throughout the remaining term in office.
• May not be a candidate for more than one office at the same election or hold two municipal offices.

Candidate petition packets can be picked up at the Town Clerk’s office on January 22, 2026. Petitions are due no later than 5:00 pm on February 11, 2026. 

No. An officer subject to recall is not eligible as a candidate to fill the recall vacancy. 

Yes. An officer may resign. 

• If a Trustee facing recall resigns before the Board sets an election date, the recall ends. The vacancy(ies) caused by the resignation(s) shall be filled as provided by state law- either by Board of Trustees appointment or special election.
• Should a resignation take place after the Board of Trustees has established the election date, the nominated successor candidates will be included on the ballot to fill the vacancy or vacancies during the scheduled recall election.
• If resignations occur after ballots are prepared or when removing recall questions is impractical, votes on those questions will not be counted.

The ballot language includes the following for each incumbent officer subject to recall:

• Petitioner’s general statement of grounds, or reasons, for recall as it appeared on the recall petition. 
• Incumbent Trustee’s Statement or justification to retain the office.
• Recall question.

After the recall question(s) for each officer: 

• Successor candidates nominated for election at large. 

Yes. Voters have the option to select candidates for a recalled office regardless of whether they vote on the recall question or choose to support the recall.

If most voters oppose recalling a Trustee, the incumbent remains in office, and successor votes are disregarded and not disclosed. If most voters support the recall, the incumbent is removed.  

Tuesday, April 21, 2026.

All ballots must be received by 7:00 p.m. on Election Day – April 21, 2026.  

After you receive and complete your ballot, put your ballot in the provided return envelope.  Once you have sealed and signed your envelope, you may mail it, drop it off, or bring it in.

• 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, April 14th, 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 in the vestibule of Town Hall at 9950 Park Ave, Firestone, CO or the SW County Services Complex at 4209 County Rd. 24 1/2.
• BRING IT IN: Bring your ballot to the Voter Service Center during normal business hours (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) and on Election Day, April 21, 2026, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.  Ballots must be received by 7:00 p.m. on Election Day.  

The Firestone Town Clerk’s office is available to register eligible voters, provide ballot replacements, and is open for ballot drop-off.  The Town of Firestone Town Clerk’s office is open at 9550 Park Avenue, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, and on Election Day, April 21, from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm.

Yes! Registration is open through Election Day.

Eligible residents can come to the Voter Service Center to register and receive a ballot. Or, voters can register online at www.govotecolorado.gov. If a voter registers online after ballots have been mailed out, they will need to come in person to the Voter Service Center to receive their ballot.  

Ballots will be mailed the week of March 30, 2026. If you do not receive your ballot by April 13, please verify that your voter registration is up to date at www.govotecolorado.gov and then contact the Town Clerk’s office to receive a replacement ballot.  

Registered voters who do not receive a ballot in the mail or whose ballot is damaged may request a replacement by completing the Mail Ballot Replacement form, available here. The form can be submitted to townclerk@firestoneco.gov.

After Monday, April 13, voters may come to Town Hall for a replacement 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. OR, if you prefer, you can get a replacement ballot at Town Hall starting Monday, April 13th.

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

We encourage you to visit www.FirestoneCO.gov/Election to view all election-related information.  If you still have questions, please contact the Town of Firestone Clerk’s Office at 303-531-6264 or email townclerk@Firestoneco.gov. Please note that due to the election, this office is extremely busy and will respond to inquiries within one business day.