Information about City of Boulder Elections
The next election will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021.
Overview
- This is a council member election year and five seats will be available.
- The nomination petition period to certify for the ballot as a council candidate will begin on Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2021, and end on Monday, Aug. 23, 2021. You must make a reservation for a "signing party" where all 25-35 voters who will be signing your petition come in at one time.
- There will be two election trainings from 5:30-7 p.m. on July 15 and July 29 at the Municipal Building, 1777 Broadway.
Election Committee Reports and Information
Charter and Non-Charter Citizen Initiated Petitions
2021 Approve Citizen Initiated Petitions
Paper Petitions
View Petition PDF: Humane Clothing Act
As of July 2, 2021, this petition is sufficient to be placed on the November 2 ballot.
Contact: furfreeboulder@gmail.com
View Petition PDF: Let Boulder Voters Decide on Annexation of CU South
As of June 15, 2021, this petition is sufficient to be placed on the November 2 ballot.
Contact information not provided.
Online Petition
View Petition PDF: Bedrooms Are For People
As of June 15, 2021, this petition is sufficient to be placed on the November 2 ballot.
Contact: bedroomsareforpeople@googlegroups.com
Frequently Asked Questions
Regular municipal elections are held on odd numbered years and include any ballot issues and the election of new council members. Special municipal elections are held on even numbered years if there are any ballot issues.
The City of Boulder will coordinate this year's election with Boulder County on Nov. 2, 2021 (the first Tuesday in November).
Contact the Boulder County Clerk and Recorder's Office at 1750 33rd St., Suite 200, by calling 303-413-7740 .
Visit Boulder County Elections.
Contact the City Clerk's Office at cityclerksoffice@bouldercolorado.gov or call 303-441-3079 .