Prohibit healthcare professionals from providing surgeries to persons under age 18 for the purpose of “treatment in response to a minor’s perception of sex or gender”

A YES vote means

A "yes" vote supports this ballot initiative to:<ul><li>prohibit healthcare professionals from performing or providing surgeries to persons under age 18 for the purpose of altering biological sex characteristics, defined as “treatment in response to a minor’s perception of sex or gender”; and</li><li>prohibit the use of state or federal funds, Medicaid reimbursements, or insurance coverage to pay for such procedures.</li></ul>

A NO vote means

A "no" vote opposes this ballot initiative to:<ul><li>prohibit healthcare professionals from performing or providing surgeries to individuals under age 18 for the purpose of altering biological sex characteristics, defined as “treatment in response to a minor’s perception of sex or gender”; and</li><li>prohibit the use of state or federal funds, Medicaid reimbursements, or insurance coverage to pay for such procedures.</li></ul>

3 endorsements for YES · 5 endorsements for NO

Colorado Require Life in Prison for Human Trafficking of Minors Measure (2026)

Require Life in Prison for Human Trafficking of Minors Measure

Criminal sentencing

Require life in prison without parole or release for persons convicted of human trafficking a child for sexual servitude

A YES vote means

A "yes" vote supports requiring life in prison without parole or release for persons convicted of human trafficking a child for sexual servitude.

A NO vote means

A "no" vote opposes this ballot initiative, keeping human trafficking of a child for sexual servitude classified as a class 2 felony, punishable by eight to 24 years in prison.

2 endorsements for YES

Colorado Penalties for Fentanyl Sale and Possession Initiative (2026)

Penalties for Fentanyl Sale and Possession Initiative

Drug crime policyCriminal sentencing

Increase penalties for fentanyl-related felonies, require treatment for certain drug offenses, and limit sentencing exceptions in fentanyl-related crimes that cause another person’s death

A YES vote means

A "yes" vote supports this ballot initiative to:<ul><li>establish higher felony classifications and mandatory penalties for the manufacturing, dispensing, sale, and possession of fentanyl;</li><li>require court-ordered treatment for Level 4 drug felonies for possessing fentanyl; and</li><li>remove drug possession exceptions in determining whether an individual is considered a habitual criminal.</li></ul>

A NO vote means

A "no" vote opposes this ballot initiative, thereby keeping:<ul><li>the possession of less than one gram of fentanyl classified as a misdemeanor;</li><li>determining whether an individual faces a Level 1, 2, 3, or 4 drug felony based on the amount of fentanyl being distributed or sold;</li><li>court-ordered treatment discretionary; and</li><li>exceptions for Level 4 drug felonies in determining whether an individual is deemed a habitual criminal.</li></ul>

2 endorsements for YES · 2 endorsements for NO

Colorado Notification of U.S. Department of Homeland Security for Certain Criminal Charges and Immigration Status Initiative (2026)

Notification of U.S. Department of Homeland Security for Certain Criminal Charges and Immigration Status Initiative

Immigration policyLaw enforcement officers and departments

Require law enforcement to notify the U.S. Department of Homeland Security when a person is charged with a crime of violence or has a prior felony conviction and the person’s immigration status cannot be determined

A YES vote means

A "yes" vote supports amending the Colorado Constitution to require state and local law enforcement to notify the U.S. Department of Homeland Security after charging an individual when:<ul><li>the individual is not lawfully present in the United States, or if their immigration status cannot be determined after a reasonable effort by law enforcement; and</li><li>either the individual is charged with a crime of violence, as defined by law, or the individual has been convicted of a prior felony.</li></ul>

A NO vote means

A "no" vote opposes amending the Colorado Constitution to require state and local law enforcement to notify the U.S. Department of Homeland Security after charging an individual when:<ul><li>the individual is not lawfully present in the United States or if their immigration status cannot be determined after a reasonable effort by law enforcement; and</li><li>either the individual is charged with a crime of violence, as defined by law, or the individual has been convicted of a prior felony.</li></ul>

1 endorsement for YES · 1 endorsement for NO

Colorado Sex Requirement for School and College Sports Initiative (2026)

Sex Requirement for School and College Sports Initiative

Athletics and sportsLGBTQ issuesSex and gender issuesHigher education governancePublic education governance

Require all K-12 and collegiate school sports teams to be separated based on biological sex, unless the team is co-ed

A YES vote means

A "yes" vote supports requiring student athletes to participate on men's or women's school and collegiate athletic teams that match their sex, defined as biological reproductive systems.

A NO vote means

A "no" vote opposes requiring student athletes to participate on men's or women's school and collegiate athletic teams that match their sex, defined as biological reproductive systems.

2 endorsements for YES · 5 endorsements for NO

Voter FAQ

What key changes should voters know about?

Beginning January 2025, you may preregister to vote if you are at least 15 years old.This is due to a new law in Colorado. Visit the Colorado Secretary of State website or contact your local election office to learn more.

Can I register to vote online?

Colorado offers online voter registration.To register online in Colorado, you need to provide at least ONE of the following: Colorado Driver’s License number, Colorado ID card number, OR the last four digits of your Social Security number. If you don’t have a Colorado Driver’s License, Colorado ID card, or Social Security number, you can still submit a voter registration application by mail.Colorado will mail a ballot to every voter registered at least eight (8) days before Election Day. If you register to vote less than eight (8) days before Election Day, you can vote in person.

Can I submit voter registration forms in person?

You can complete a voter registration application in person. Contact your local election office for information on when and where to register to vote.You can also register to vote and cast a ballot in person on Election Day.Learn more by visiting the Colorado Secretary of State website or contacting your local election office.

How do I see what's on my ballot?

View official ballot information on the Colorado Secretary of State website, if available.

How do I contact my state election office?

Secretary of State1700 Broadway, Ste. 550 Denver, CO 80290Telephone: (303) 894-2200

Do I need to bring an ID to vote in person?

If you choose to vote in person in Colorado, you will need to show ID. If your form of identification shows your address, that address must be in the state of Colorado.Acceptable forms include: valid Colorado driver's license valid ID card issued by the Colorado Department of Revenue valid US passport valid employee ID with photo issued by any entity of the US government or Colorado valid pilot's license issued by the FAA or other authorized agency of the US US military ID with photo ID card issued by a federally recognized tribal government Medicare or Medicaid card certified copy of your US birth certificate certificate of Degree of Indian or Alaskan Native Blood certified documentation of naturalization student ID with photo issued by a Colorado institute of higher education veteran's ID with photo issued by the VA current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document showing name and address (within last 60 days)Voters without ID: If you are unable to provide ID, you will be able to vote a provisional ballot. After Election Day, your local election official will evaluate if you are eligible to vote and determine if your ballot should be counted.

How do I contact my local election office?

Visit your state’s site to find your local election office.

Who can register to vote?

To register in Colorado you must: be a United States citizenbe a Colorado resident for at least 22 days immediately before the election in which you intend to vote, UNLESS that election is a presidential general election. In this case, you may be a resident for less than 22 days and cast a provisional ballot in person for president and vice president candidates ONLYbe at least 15 years old, and you must be at least 18 on or before Election Day to be eligible to votenot be serving a sentence of detention or confinement for a felony conviction