How to: Mail in ballot from Senator Ken Gordon

You Can Vote Naked! (but not on Election Day)

Governor Ritter and Metro Denver County Clerks and Commissioners this week urged people to vote early or by mail. They did this because the expected high turnout coupled with the long ballot may lead to long lines on election day. Since we all feel that voting is important and since most people don’t like waiting in long lines, voters can avoid this by either requesting a mailed ballot by clicking here, or by voting early at an early voting location. Click here for information about how to vote early in your county. I commend Governor Ritter and the local government officials. I support their efforts to encourage people to vote early.

There is, as always, another side.

Top Ten Reasons to Wait Until Election Day to Vote

10. Maybe I’ll run into that nice guy Dan, who I stood next to for three hours when I tried to vote in 2006.
9. My babysitter said she needs more hours or she is going to quit.

8. I like to experience different kinds of weather, such as, snow and sleet while waiting in line. It reminds me of Valley Forge.

7. I like to be at the mercy of electronic technology glitches. It makes me feel like I am in Las Vegas.

6. I can be on television when the camera crew comes by to show how long the lines still are for the 10:00 PM news.

5. This campaign season hasn’t been long enough, so anything to make it last.

4. Standing in line gives me an opportunity to count the number of bricks on the south side of the fire station.

3. If I multiply the number by four, I have a pretty good idea how many bricks are on all four sides, and I only needed to count one side.

2. If the computers go down and the line stops moving, maybe a volunteer will buy me pizza.

1. If I have to wait for hours to vote, maybe I could be the last person in the nation to vote and cast the deciding ballot.

The above is, of course, humor and if you feel that voting at a polling place on election day is the only way to really have the experience, please do that. If, however, you are able and willing to vote early, it may save you some time. Voting by mail can allow you to sit at your dining room table with the Blue Book and any other materials you may want to use, and you will reduce the lines for other people that choose to vote on election day.

Here is a link to the Blue Book (the state’s summary of state-wide ballot issues) that is available on line now and will be delivered to your home soon.

Hope you are well. Please feel free to forward this email to others or republish it in full or in part. As always do not hesitate to write back with comments or questions.

Sincerely,

Ken Gordon
Colorado Senate
Majority Leader

Senator Ken Gordon, District 35-Denver