Elections

Important Dates

• January 6 - Nomination packets for residents interested in running to be circulated and signed. Starting here, petition packets can be picked up in Winter Park Town Hall. Nomination petitions must be signed by at least 10 voters registered in Winter Park.
• January 26 - Deadline to turn in completed nomination petitions.
• February 2 - Last day to amend nomination petitions or withdraw from nomination.
• March 9 - Candidates must submit their financial disclosure report.
• April 7 - Election Day - all ballots must be submitted by 7 p.m.
• April 21 - First Town Council meeting with new members.

Municipal Elections in the Town of Winter Park are administered by the Town Clerk pursuant to the applicable provisions of the Charter and Town Code of the Town of Winter Park and the Colorado Municipal Election Code. There is only one election precinct within the Town limits of Winter Park. Town Elections are non-partisan.

When is Election Day?

Polls will be open in Town Hall, 50 Vasquez Road between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. Absentee Ballots must be returned by 7 p.m. on Election Day.

Your voice matters on a local, state, and national level! Winter Park’s municipal election will be held on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 and four Town Council members will be elected. Three 4-year terms are open, along with one 2-year term.

While Grand County sends ballots in the mail, the Town of Winter Park's elections are conducted through in-person voting. The polling place will be Winter Park Town Hall, 50 Vasquez Road in the Council Chambers between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. on April 7. Ballots will not be mailed for the April 7 election.

Added: If you're unable to vote that day, applications for absentee ballots are available at the link below.

You can register to vote through Election Day – check your registration status.

Absentee Ballots and Information

If you need to pick up an absentee ballot application, please call Town Clerk, Dani Jardee at 970-726-8081 ext. 208 or email to set up an appointment djardee@wpgov.com.

If dropping off an absentee ballot in the ballot box, come into Town Hall and do so! All absentee ballots must be turned in by 7:00 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, April 7, 2026.

Coordinated Election Information

Coordinated Elections are administered by Grand County. Learn more on Grand County's website. 

Register to vote and track your ballot at govotecolorado.gov. If you have questions about coordinated elections, call Grand County Elections at 970-725-3065.

Important Dates

Information on dates for coordinated elections will be added here as available.

*Drop-off locations and mail-in ballots are only used in coordinated elections with Grand County. Those wanting to vote in April must come to Winter Park Town Hall on election day to cast their votes.

Voting Guidelines for Coordinated Elections

• Ballots must be received in the County Clerk and Recorder's Office by 7:00 p.m. on Election Day in order to be counted. POSTMARKS DO NOT COUNT.
• Be sure to sign the affidavit on your ballot envelope. If the affidavit is not signed, the County Clerk will attempt to cure it within eight days after the election.
• Must be 18 or older on election day in order to vote.
• Must reside in the State of Colorado 22 days immediately prior to the election.
• Can register to vote up to and including the day of the election. In order to receive a ballot after October 31, this must be completed at Voter Service Polling Center.

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