Gilpin County Clerk & Recorder

10/29/2026

Did you know? Gilpin County uses two types of election systems, both protected by multiple layers of security.

🔐 Voter registration systems (from the Secretary of State) are online and monitored around the clock by cybersecurity experts from the FBI, CBI, DHS, and others. Access requires multi-factor authentication and is limited to authorized election staff.
💾 Voting and tabulation equipment — the machines that cast and count votes — are not connected to the internet, and never have been. They operate on closed networks, and all transfers of results happen by secured flash drives under camera surveillance.
🧰 All election equipment is stored in locked, monitored rooms with keycard access limited to the Clerk and Chief Deputy. Every entry is logged.

Gilpin County’s elections are conducted with care, professionalism, and transparency — so you can vote with confidence.

10/26/2026

Return Your Ballot by Nov. 3

If you haven’t returned your ballot yet, today is a great day to do so! Early voting takes your name off campaign call and email lists and will help election officials deliver results faster on election night.

There are 3 secure ballot drop boxes across Gilpin County and many more across the state. Find drop box locations and in-person voting hours at gilpincounty.colorado.gov/elections.

10/24/2026

It’s National Vote Early Day! 🇺🇸

In Colorado, you don’t have to wait — you can vote as soon as you receive your ballot.
✅ Drop it off at one of Gilpin County’s secure 24-hour boxes, or
✅ Visit the Voter Service and Polling Center to vote in person.

Don’t wait until the last minute — make your voice heard today!
https://link.orlo.us/sYVpe

10/22/2026

Mailing Your Ballot? Don’t Wait!

If you’re returning your ballot by mail, make sure to mail it no later than this Monday, October 26 to ensure it reaches the Election Office by Election Day, November 3.

After Monday, please use one of Gilpin County’s secure ballot drop boxes instead — or any drop box in the state -- it’s the safest and fastest way to make sure your vote counts.

Find box locations and ballot tracking info here:
👉 https://link.orlo.us/G6PA8

10/17/2026

Prefer to vote in person? The Voter Service and Polling Center (VSPC) is open at the Old Courthouse, 203 Eureka St., Central City during these times:

🗳️ October 19 – November 2: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
🗳️ Saturday, October 31: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
❌ Closed Sunday
On Election Day (November 3), polls will be open 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Don’t forget to wear your locally designed “I Voted” sticker — it’s your badge of civic pride!

Need to register, update your address, or get a replacement ballot? You can do all of that at the VSPC.

10/13/2026

It's becoming clear that many of you have yet to receive your State Blue Book, which describes all the questions on the ballot. We have plenty here at the Old Courthouse (look on the windowsill by Motor Vehicles), there is a link on the Elections page of the County website, and you can also find the PDF here: https://content.leg.colorado.gov/publications/2026-blue-book

Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Economic Analysis and Final Report for the Black Coloradan Racial Equity Study Commission. Read more.

10/12/2026

Election Workers: The People Behind Secure Elections

Every election in Gilpin County is made possible by a team of dedicated, bipartisan election workers.

- They follow state law and strict security procedures to ensure every vote is handled correctly.
- All workers pass a criminal background check, complete state and local training, and work in bipartisan teams — meaning no one person ever handles ballots or equipment alone.
- Accountability, transparency, and teamwork are built into every step.

Our Clerk’s Office takes election integrity seriously — because every vote deserves trust.

10/08/2026

Part of election day preparation is completing logic and accuracy testing for each voting machine. This process ensures that the equipment functions and captures each vote accurately.

Learn more at https://link.orlo.us/EaBbL

This testing was completed on October 7.

10/06/2026

📬 October 6 – Drop Boxes Are Now Open

Secure ballot drop boxes are open across Gilpin County!
Skip the mail and drop your ballot at one of three 24-hour locations or at any drop box in the state:
📍 Gilpin County Courthouse – Central City
📍 Gilpin County Recreation Center – Black Hawk
📍 Gilpin County Public Works – Rollinsville (light blue building on the north side of the road)

All boxes are under 24/7 camera surveillance and ballots are collected regularly by trained, bipartisan election teams.
Find full details at gilpincounty.colorado.gov/elections.

10/05/2026

Ballots for the 2026 General Election are being mailed today to all registered voters in Gilpin County. Look out for your packet — it includes your official ballot and a special “I Voted” sticker!
Returning your ballot is easy — just drop it off at one of the three secure ballot drop boxes located across the county or any drop box within the state:
📍 Gilpin County Courthouse – 203 Eureka St., Central City
📍 Gilpin County Recreation Center – 250 Norton Dr., Black Hawk
📍 Gilpin County Public Works – 135 Tolland Rd., Rollinsville (light blue building on the north side of the road)
🔒 All ballot boxes are secure, regularly monitored, and collected by trained election staff.
Learn more about drop-off locations, election security, voting in person, and ballot tracking:
👉 https://link.orlo.us/x7jkp