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:

2026 PRIMARY ELECTION INFORMATION

The June 30, 2026, Montezuma County Primary Election will be conducted as an all mail-ballot election. Ballots will be mailed to all active, eligible registered electors beginning June 8, 2026.

To be counted, completed mail ballots must be received by the Montezuma County Clerk and Recorder no later than 7:00 p.m. on Election Day, June 30, 2026. Ballots must be in the Clerk and Recorder’s possession by that time. POSTMARKS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Important Dates:

Tuesday June 2, 2026 The Logic and Accuracy test will be held at the Montezuma County Clerk and Recorder’s office starting at 9:00am. This is a public test and all are welcome to attend.

Monday, June 8, 2026Ballots will be mailed to all eligible electors

Monday, June 22, 2026 – June 30, 2026 : The Cortez Voter Service and Polling Center will be open at the Montezuma County Annex 1 at 107 N. Chestnut St from 8am-5pm.

Saturday, June 27, 2026 – The Cortez Voter Service and Polling Center is open at the Montezuma County Annex 1 at 107 N. Chestnut St from 9am-1pm.

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 – Election Day – Cortez, Vote Center is 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: June 8, 2026 – Close: June 30, 2026 at 7:00pm

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

Open: June 23, 2026 – Close: June 30, 2026 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 Open until 7:00 p.m. on Election Day, June 30, 2026

Eligible individuals may visit any Voter Service and Polling Center to:

  • Register to vote for the first time
  • Update an existing voter registration
  • Request an original or replacement mail ballot
  • Vote in person using accessible voting equipment

Services are available at the following locations:

Montezuma County Annex 1                                    

107 N. Chestnut                                                                                           

Cortez, CO 81321

Open June 22 – June 30 Monday – Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm

Saturday, June 27,  9:00am to 1:00pm

Open Election Day, June 30, 7:00am to 7:00pm

Frequently asked questions scan the QR code or 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