Ordway, Colorado Public Records

The Crowley County Clerk serves as Crowley County's official election authority, and election information, including polling locations, candidate details, ballot measures, and registration deadlines, is available through the Crowley County website at www.crowley.co.us. Voter Registration for Ordway Residents
Colorado offers both online and in-person registration for eligible voters. The online portal at www.sos.state.co.us/voter serves Colorado citizens age 18 and older who possess a Colorado driver's license, state ID number, or social security number. Online registrations must be completed by the 8th day before Election Day. For those who prefer face-to-face registration, the Crowley County Clerk's Office at 631 Main Street, Ordway, CO 81051, handles in-person applications, also due by the 8th day before any election. Colorado also permits same-day voter registration on Election Day itself at polling places, though election officials strongly encourage advance registration. Voters should bring a valid Colorado ID, driver's license, or passport, or alternatively, proof of residence such as a utility bill, lease, or government correspondence if they lack photo identification. Municipal Elections and Ordway City Government
As an incorporated town, Ordway conducts its own municipal elections for mayor and town council positions. The Ordway Town Board typically schedules elections in odd-numbered years, 2023, 2025, 2027, with staggered four-year terms that prevent all seats from being contested simultaneously. Details about candidates, ballot measures, council composition, and results are available from the Town of Ordway Clerk's Office at 115 Main Street, Ordway, CO 81051, phone (719) 456-1223, or from the Crowley County Clerk's Office. Town meetings and council agendas are posted at Town Hall or on the town website if maintained. Only registered voters residing within town limits are eligible to vote in these municipal races; those living in unincorporated areas of Crowley County cannot participate in Ordway-specific elections. Polling Place Lookup for Ordway Voters
Finding your assigned polling location is straightforward using the Colorado Secretary of State's "Where to Vote" tool at www.sos.state.co.us/voter. Enter your address and zip code - 81051 for Ordway - and the system displays your polling place, hours, and directions. Ordway residents typically vote at locations such as local schools, the Ordway Library, or Town Hall, though assignments vary by precinct. Voters in unincorporated portions of Crowley County use different polling sites based on their specific precinct. The Crowley County Clerk's Office also maintains a complete list of polling locations and can provide information by phone at (719) 456-1911. Public Election Records in Colorado
Colorado law grants broad public access to election related records. Voter registration lists - excluding personal details like phone numbers or birth dates - are available for purchase from the Crowley County Clerk for approximately $10-30 depending on data format. Campaign finance disclosures for candidates and political committees are filed with the Colorado Secretary of State for statewide offices or with the Crowley County Clerk for county and local races, and these records are publicly searchable online. Candidate statements of economic interest and filing documents are also public. Precinct-level election results are published within days of every election by the Crowley County Clerk and appear in the Colorado Secretary of State's official results database at www.sos.state.co.us/elections. Vote totals by candidate, by precinct, and statewide are fully transparent and searchable. 2024 Election Context and Turnout
During the November 2024 general election, Crowley County saw As a mail-in voting state, Colorado typically exceeds national turnout averages, and the county follows this trend.
(1) U.S. Senate: Colorado will elect one U.S. Senator for a six-year term in 2026, as the incumbent's term expires in January 2027, setting up what's expected to be a competitive race. (2) Colorado State House and Senate: Voters will elect state representatives and one state senator to represent Crowley County Legislative District 64 or the applicable district covering the area. These are four-year terms. Staggered four-year terms mean not all county offices are contested in every election. (4) However, Ordway residents remain eligible to vote on any county or state ballot measures presented in November 2026. Specific measures won't be finalized until 2025-2026. Absentee and Mail-In Voting in Colorado
Colorado operates as a universal vote-by-mail state, automatically sending mail-in ballots to all registered voters for every election. Ballots are mailed to registered addresses approximately two weeks before Election Day. Voters may return ballots by mail - postmarked by Election Day - drop them in official ballot drop boxes located throughout Crowley County including Ordway, or deliver them in person to polling places on Election Day or during the early voting period, typically the 15 days preceding the election. Those without a permanent address or who need to update their mailing information can request an absentee ballot be sent to an alternate address by contacting the Crowley County Clerk's Office. No excuse or justification is required to vote by mail in Colorado. Voters who lose or damage their mail-in ballot can request a replacement at the Crowley County Clerk's Office or at their polling place on Election Day.