June 6 is the last day voters may affiliate with a political party or change their affiliation to vote in the June 28, 2022, Primary Election.
Unaffiliated voters are eligible to vote in the Primary Election of a major political party and may choose a party preference by June 6. Otherwise, they will be mailed both ballots and must only vote and return one.
Primary ballots will begin to be mailed the week of June 6 to eligible voters, and all the 24-hour Ballot Drop Boxes will open.
To automatically receive a mail ballot, a voter must be registered by June 20.
Voter Service & Polling Centers (VSPCs) will open on June 20 in Fruita, Grand Junction, and Palisade. Voters may vote in person or obtain a mail ballot at these locations. All ballots must be received by 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 28, 2022.
Mesa County voters are encouraged to check their voter registration to ensure it is up-to-date, especially if there have been any changes, moved, or not voted in several years. Voters can register online, verify status, or make changes at GoVoteColorado.gov.
Contact Mesa County Elections at Vote.mesacounty.us, 970-244-1662, or in person at 200 S. Spruce S. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday (except legal holidays).
Key Dates for the 2022 Primary Election
June 6
• Last day voters who are affiliated with a political party to change or withdraw their affiliation if they wish to vote in a different party’s election.• Ballots begin to be delivered to mailboxes.
• All 24-hour Ballot Drop Boxes are open.
June 20
• Voter Service and Polling Centers open.• Last day to register and still receive a ballot in the mail.
June 28, Primary Election Day
• Ballot drop-off and voting services are available from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.• Ballots must be received by 7 p.m. to be counted.