Key Election Facts for Cortez Residents

Election Day: April 7, 2026 - 7am until 7pm at Cortez City Hall- 123 Roger Smith Avenue, Cortez CO 81321

Ballots Mailed: March 16 to all registered, active voters who live within the city limits

A 24-hour official ballot drop box available (will open after ballots are mailed out) is located in the west parking lot of City Hall - 123 Roger Smith Avenue.  The parking lot and drop box is accessible from Montezuma Avenue and Roger Smith Avenue. 

Election Type: Mail ballot only

Check Your Registration: Visit GoVoteColorado.gov to confirm you are active and your mailing address is correct

Update Voter Registration In Person: Montezuma County Clerk’s Office, 140 West Main Street

City Council Seats: Five seats are available.  The top three seats will hold a four-year seat, and the remaining candidates chosen will hold a two-year seat on the council. 

Candidates (ballot order):  

(Do not select more than five candidates)

Travis Shepherd

Kathleen Swope

Charles P. Borchini Jr.

Michael Earl Bischoff AKA “Gandolf”

Carly Wolf

Clarisa Osborn

Randy Vialpando

James McGinley

Bruce Burkett

Dennis Spruell

Claire West

Ballot Questions: Four proposed Charter changes included in Ordinance No. 1353, Series 2026 https://www.cortezco.gov/1006/2026-Ordinances

Returning by Mail: Ballots may be mailed back, but allow enough time and postage for delivery and receipt by April 7, 2026 at 7 p.m. 

Questions: Contact Cortez City Clerk Danielle Wells — 970 565 3402