Candidates
Candidate Qualifications
The
document (updated 8/12/2021) will give you general requirement for Larimer County elected offices and ballot access.This document provides a general overview of candidate qualifications and ballot access and should be used as a reference guide only. Always refer to the Colorado Constitution and Colorado Revised Statutes (C.R.S) for applicable laws.
Candidate Petition Information
A candidate petition must be submitted to the Larimer County Clerk & Recorder's Office and approved prior to circulation of the petition. File your petition formatted as a proto type of the petition exactly as it will be circulated. Visit the Colorado Secretary of State's website for sample candidate petitions.
Follow the links below to begin the process of running for office.
- State/Federal Office
- Larimer County Elected Office
- Municipal Elected Office
- School District Board of Directors
- Special District Elections
Precincts and Maps
Petition Information
These documents provide a general overview of candidate qualifications and ballot access and should be used as a reference guide only. Always refer to the Colorado Constitution and Colorado Revised Statutes (C.R.S) for applicable laws.
Campaign Finance
Effective January 1, 2010, all reports previously filed with the county clerk and recorder will be filed with the Colorado Department of State.
Contact Elections
200 W. Oak St., Suite 5100, Fort Collins, CO 80521
PO Box 1547, Fort Collins CO 80522
HOURS: Monday-Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm (except holidays)
EMAIL: elections@co.larimer.co.us
PHONE: (970) 498-7820
FAX: (970) 498-7847
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