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The Colorado County Elections Office is reminding the public of alternative methods for voting other than in person at their assigned polling location on Election Day, Saturday May 6.
The options available to voters before Election Day include ballot by mail, curbside voting and early voting.
Those wishing to use the ballot by mail option can do so if they meet the eligibility requirements including they will be away from their county on Election Day and during early voting; are sick or disabled; are 65 years of age or older on Election Day; or are confined in jail, but eligible to vote.
The last day to receive an application for ballot by mail is Tuesday, April 25. To request an application from the Elections Office, call 979-732-6860.
For curbside voting, eligible voters will pull into one of the designated parking areas, ring the bell for assistance and an election official will come to their vehicle. Eligibility requirements to use this method include being sick or disabled or 65 years of age or older on Election Day.
Voting early in person at any of the three voting locations is available at the Colorado County Annex, 318 Spring St., Suite 101, Columbus; Weimar City Hall, 106 E. Main St; and Eagle Lake Community Center, 100 N. Walnut.
Early voting starts Monday, April 24 and ends Tuesday, May 2 from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. weekdays.
The May 6 election will a joint election. All Colorado County school districts are holding a board election and the City of Eagle Lake will hold an Alderman election.
