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2020 Election
On April 7, 2020, the City of Montrose conducted a Regular General Election where city voters decided who will lead Montrose into the future. Three City Council members were elected to seats representing Districts III & IV (four-year terms) and one At Large (two-year term).Election Results
The unofficial election results are as follows:
The 2020 election ballot also included a question regarding a franchise agreement between the City of Montrose and Black Hills Energy.
Black Hills Energy Franchise Agreement | Votes |
For | 3,820 |
Against | 906 |
Total Votes | 4,186 |
View a sample ballot and ballot information regarding the franchise question.
Election Statistics | |
Ballots Mailed | 12,204 |
Ballots Returned | 5,007 |
Return Rate | 41% |
Arrangements for the city's elections are contained in Article III of the City Charter and in Title I, Chapter 17 of the Municipal Code.
Voter Information
In accordance with state municipal election statutes, only citizens who have resided within the city limits for at least 22 days before the election are eligible to vote.
Voter registration information is available online from the Colorado Secretary of State website or from the Montrose County Clerk and Recorder's Office.
- What is in my ballot package?
- Is my ballot still valid if it isn’t returned in a secrecy sleeve?
- What should I do if I don’t receive a ballot?
- What should I do if I make a mistake or damage my ballot?
- When does my ballot need to be received to be counted?
- Where can I submit my ballot?
- Why do I have to sign the outside of my ballot return envelope?
- What is the political affiliation of each candidate?
- Where can I find more information about the candidates?
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Candidate Requirements and Information
Candidates must be qualified (registered) electors, 18 years of age older, who have resided within the City and the district that they are seeking to represent for at least 12 consecutive months immediately preceding the date of the election. Candidates for the
In 2014, voters adopted revisions to the City Charter that require City Council candidates to be clear of felony convictions.
The District Map provides detailed information about the district boundaries. Eligible voters may cast votes for candidates in each district, regardless of where they reside in the City. View required candidate filings in the Document Center.
A Candidate Information Packet is available for download for residents seeking to run for City Council in the April 2020 General Municipal Election..
2019 Election
City of Montrose Ballot Issue 2A regarding a public safety sales tax appeared on the Montrose County 2019 Coordinated Election ballot and was approved by voters. The full wording of the ballot question and the city ordinance, detailing the collection and use of funds as approved, are available for download.
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Candidate Resources
A collection of links to key city documents.
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2016 Election Results
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2012 Election Results
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City Clerk
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