Vote by November 1 in the Board of Education Elections
Tuesday, November 1 is a very important election day. Denver will be electing new members to the DPS Board of Education, and also weighing in on Proposition 103, which addresses public school funding. We encourage every single citizen of Denver to educate themselves about the election; familiarize themselves with the candidates and the issues; and exercise your American right (and duty!) by casting your mail-in ballot by November 1.
The first step is to be sure you are registered to vote. Check your status and register by visiting the Secretary of State website here. The last day to register is Monday, October 3. Don’t let the window close on you – be sure you’re registered today!
Now, it’s time to learn about the candidates and ballot initiatives.
There are seven seats on the Board of Education: five director district seats and two at large seats. The 2011 election will be for two director district seats and one at-large seat. The director districts up for election in 2011 are 1 and 5.
- View the list of candidates.
- Download a contact sheet for the candidates. This includes candidates’ websites where you can learn more about their positions on key issues and contact them directly.
- Check out a map of Board of Education director districts on the City of Denver’s Current Boundary Maps page.
Proposition 103
- Read about Proposition 103 in the 2011 State Ballot Information Blue Book. The DPS Foundation and the DPS Board of Education have endorsed Proposition 103 and encourage you to learn more to cast your own vote in November.
Registered voters will receive their mail ballots in mid-October. Ballots can be returned by mail or dropped at a Voter Service Center.
The DPS Foundation will keep you updated with resources, including a schedule of forums and other opportunities to hear directly from the candidates and reminders to cast your ballot. Please stay tuned and PLAN TO VOTE BY NOVEMBER 1!