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Get Started: Colorado

Start by January of even-numbered years

Action 1. Choose Your Team (January, even years)

Select party for participation: Colorado Democratic Party or Colorado Republican Party.
Contact state or county party to join communication lists.

Colorado Democratic Party

Colorado Republican Party

Action 2. Confirm Caucus/Primary Date and Time (January, even years)

  • Colorado holds precinct caucuses and presidential primary in presidential years.
  • Precinct caucus dates: ~First Tuesday in March (county-specific)
  • Presidential primary date: March (e.g., 2024 primary on March 5)

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Action 3. Find Your Party Caucus Location or Participation Method (January, even years)

Action 4. Plan to Participate (January, even years)

  • Caucus: plan to arrive early; check special requirements for absentees or virtual options.
  • Primary: verify polling location, hours, and ID requirements; unaffiliated voters may choose party ballot.

Action 5. Attend Party Caucus or Submit Participation (February/March, even years)

Attend caucus or vote in primary. Follow sign-in, voting, and eligibility instructions.

Action 6. Volunteer To Serve in a Precinct Position (February/March, even years)

  • Volunteer for Precinct Committee Person or equivalent.
  • If no position available, offer to assist precinct leadership.

Action 7. Volunteer To Serve as a Delegate (February/March, even years)

Volunteer to serve as delegate or alternate to county assembly or state convention.

Action 8. Participate in your Party

  • Stay active in your party.
  • Collect contact info for precinct and county party leadership.
  • Confirm dates for county assembly and state convention.
  • Join party communication lists for updates and volunteer opportunities.
  • Volunteer, fund-raise, support your local candidates, and invite others.

Reminders

Election participation starts in January. February participation is critical. Enjoy your chance to participate in your party’s decision-making process.