Your Vote Shapes Ault's Future

Local elections—for Mayor, Town Trustees, and ballot measures—often have a more direct impact on daily life than state or national races. Road funding, utility rates, zoning rules, and parks budgets are all shaped by the people Ault voters put in office. Yet local races often see the lowest turnout. This guide walks you through everything you need to participate in municipal elections in Ault, Colorado.

Who Runs Ault's Elections?

Municipal elections in Colorado can be administered in two ways: by the county (Weld County Clerk and Recorder) or by the municipality itself. Ault's elections are coordinated in alignment with Colorado's Uniform Election Code. The Town Clerk plays a central role in managing the local election process, from candidate filings to certifying results.

Step 1: Confirm Your Voter Registration

To vote in any Colorado election, you must be registered. Here's what you need to know:

  • You must be a U.S. citizen, a Colorado resident, and at least 18 years old on Election Day
  • Register online at GoVoteColorado.gov or in person at the Weld County Clerk's office
  • Colorado allows same-day voter registration at vote centers through Election Day
  • Make sure your address is current—your ballot is mailed to the address on file

Step 2: Understand Colorado's Mail Ballot System

Colorado is an all-mail ballot state. This means:

  • A ballot is automatically mailed to every active registered voter before each election
  • You do not need to request a mail ballot separately
  • Ballots can be returned by mail (must be postmarked by Election Day) or dropped at official drop boxes
  • You can also vote in person at a Weld County Voter Service and Polling Center

Step 3: Know When Ault Elections Are Held

Colorado municipalities holding regular elections typically do so in April of odd-numbered years (e.g., 2025, 2027). Special elections can be called at other times for specific ballot questions. Check the Town's official notices and the Weld County Clerk's election calendar for exact dates relevant to Ault.

Step 4: Learn About the Candidates and Issues

Before you vote, take time to research:

  • Candidate statements (often posted at Town Hall or shared via local media)
  • Town Board meeting minutes to see how incumbents have voted
  • Any ballot measure language, which will appear on your ballot with a summary
  • The Town's annual budget and audit reports, which reflect fiscal priorities

Step 5: Return Your Ballot

Once you've completed your ballot:

  1. Sign the return envelope—your signature is required for your ballot to count
  2. Seal the ballot inside the provided envelope(s)
  3. Return it by mail early, drop it at an official Weld County drop box, or deliver it to a Voter Service and Polling Center
  4. Track your ballot status at BallotTrax.coloradosos.gov

Running for Office in Ault

Any eligible resident interested in serving on the Board of Trustees can run for office. Candidate nomination petitions must be filed with the Town Clerk by the deadline specified in the election notice—typically several weeks before the election. Contact Town Hall for the current requirements and timeline.

Civic participation starts with showing up—at the ballot box and at Town Hall. Every vote in a local election carries significant weight.