Henderson, Colorado Public Records

Law enforcement services in Henderson are primarily provided by the Adams County Sheriff's Office. This agency is responsible for patrolling the city, responding to emergency calls, and investigating criminal activity. The Sheriff's Office works closely with local residents to maintain public safety and address any concerns or issues within the community. While Henderson generally experiences low crime rates, the Sheriff's Office remains vigilant in upholding the law and protecting the well-being of the city's inhabitants.

Henderson voters are served by the Adams County Clerk and Recorder's Office, Elections Division, located at 4430 S Adams County Pkwy., Suite W2000, Brighton, CO 80601 (720-523-6526, www.adcogov.org/elections). Colorado residents can register to vote online through the Secretary of State's website at www.govotecolorado.gov, and registration remains open through Election Day, allowing same-day registration at voter service centers. Colorado requires voters to present Colorado driver's license or ID card number during registration, or the last four digits of Social Security number if no Colorado ID exists. Because Henderson is unincorporated with no municipal government, residents do not vote in city council or mayoral elections; instead, Henderson voters participate in Adams County commissioner races, state legislative contests, statewide offices, and federal elections. Adams County Board of Commissioners represents Henderson through District 3, with commissioner elections held every four years. Colorado is a universal mail ballot state—every registered voter automatically receives a mail ballot approximately 22 days before each election. Voters can return ballots by mail (postage-free), deposit them in 24-hour ballot drop boxes throughout Adams County (the nearest to Henderson is typically in Brighton), or vote in person at Voter Service and Polling Centers during early voting (starting 15 days before Election Day) and on Election Day itself. Henderson residents can find their assigned Voter Service Center and ballot drop box locations at www.adcogov.org/elections or by calling the Elections Division. Colorado election records are extensively public: voter registration lists (containing names, addresses, party affiliation, and voting history but not ballot choices) are available for purchase; campaign finance disclosures for all candidates and committees are searchable at www.tracer.sos.colorado.gov; candidate filings and statements are public; and precinct-level election results are published online after certification. In the November 2024 presidential election, Adams County reported approximately 67.4% voter turnout with roughly 186,000 ballots cast from 276,000 registered voters, slightly exceeding Colorado's statewide turnout. Looking ahead to the November 3, 2026 general election, Henderson and Adams County voters will decide Colorado's gubernatorial race (Governor Jared Polis's term expires in 2027), all four statewide executive offices (Secretary of State, Attorney General, Treasurer), the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Michael Bennet (Class III, up in 2028—correction: Colorado's 2026 federal races include all seven U.S. House seats but no Senate seat, as Senator John Hickenlooper's term ends in 2027 and Senator Michael Bennet's in 2029), all seven Colorado U.S. House districts (Henderson falls in Congressional District 4), all 65 Colorado House seats, and 18 of 35 State Senate seats on rotating schedules. Adams County voters will also decide county commissioner seats, county clerk, county treasurer, county sheriff, county assessor, county coroner, and county surveyor, along with numerous judicial retention votes and statewide ballot measures. Colorado allows absentee voting for any reason through the standard mail ballot system; military and overseas voters can register and receive ballots electronically through the Federal Voting Assistance Program portal.