Elections Office

The County Clerk's Office oversees elections in Montezuma County

All Departments may be reached at 970-565-3728.

Elections:  You can register to vote online at www.govotecolorado.gov

Motor Vehicle Department license plates renewals or titling a vehicle can be done online at www.colorado.gov/dmv.

The Elections Office oversees a process integral to our democratic way of life

OUR MISSION

The success of the democratic process requires fair and open elections which accurately reflect the intent of the electorate, therefore, it is our mission to conduct accurate and fair elections and in so doing protect and promote public trust and confidence by the way in which we conduct those elections. We are responsible for the integrity of the election process, and in so doing; these principles must be placed above personal or partisan gain.

ELECTION NEWS:

Election Information: 2025 COORDINATED ELECTION

November 4, 2025 Montezuma County General Election will be an all-mail ballot delivery. Ballots will be mailed to all active eligible registered electors starting October 10. To be counted, mail ballots must be returned to and in the hands of the Montezuma County Clerk and Recorder no later than 7:00 pm on Election Day, November 4, 2025 Postmarks do not count.

 

Important Dates


October 2, 2025 – The Logic and Accuracy test will be held at the Montezuma County Clerk and Recorder’s office starting at 8:00am. This is a public test and all are welcome to attend.


October 10, 2025 – Ballots will be mailed to all eligible electors


October 27, 2025 – November 4, 2025 (M-F): The Cortez Vote Center is open at the Montezuma County Annex 1 at 107 N. Chestnut St from 8am-5pm. All 24/7 Ballot Dropbox locations will be open.


Saturday, November 1, 25– The Cortez Vote Center is open at the Montezuma County Annex 1 at 107 N. Chestnut St from 9am-1pm.


Tuesday, November 4 , 2025 – Election Day – Cortez, Vote Centers are open from 7am – 7pm.


***Please note that the Motor Vehicle office in Cortez will be closed on Election Day. You will still be able to perform motor vehicle transactions online at dmv.colorado.gov.

 

24/7 Dropbox Locations


Open October 13 – November 4 at 7:00pm

  • Montezuma County Clerk and Recorder’s Office: 140 W. Main St. Ste 1 Cortez, CO 81321

Open October 28 – November 4 at 7:00pm

  • Dolores Town Hall: 601 Central Avenue, Dolores, CO 81323
  • Mancos Town Hall: 117 N. Main Street, Mancos, CO 81328
  • Cortez City Hall: 123 Roger Smith Avenue, Cortez, CO 81321
  • Lewis Post Office: 18794 Hwy 491, Lewis, CO 81327
  • Ute Mountain Ute Tribal Headquarters: 125 Mike Wash Road, Towaoc, CO 81334

 

Polling Locations

Until 7:00 pm on Election Day, eligible individuals may also visit a Voter Service and Polling Center and register to vote for the first time, update their existing voter registration records, request the issuance of original or replacement mail ballot, or vote in-person on accessible voting devices, at the following locations:

 

Montezuma County Annex 1

107 N. Chestnut
Cortez, CO 81321
Open October 27 – November 3, Monday – Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm
Saturday, Nov. 1, 9:00am to 1:00pm
Open Election Day, November 4, 7:00am to 7:00pm

Frequently asked questions: Click Here

SAMPLE BALLOTS and Local Tabor

Please see the sample ballots below to view the ballot content for this election. To know which districts you are eligible to vote for, please use the Voting Districts Map or contact the Elections office.

Contact Elections Office
Kim Percell, Clerk & Recorder
140 West Main Street, Suite 1
Cortez, CO 81321
 
Phone: (970) 565-3728
FAX: (970) 564-0215
Clerk & Recorder
Kim Percell
Contact Montezuma County Clerk & Recorder