Boulder County Democratic Party

Election 2008

This page contains information on the 2008 Election as pertains to various voters in Boulder County.

If you know of additional election items that should be here, please use our Contact Form or see the bottom of the page for other options.

Considering a run for office yourself? Check out our Candidate Resources Page.

Page Contents and Links




Candidates
For information on 2008 candidates, see our
Candidates Page
Voting Information
For information on how to register and vote in the 2008 election, please see our
Voting Page.
Volunteer!
If you'd like to volunteer to help with the November 2008 Election, please see our Volunteer Opportunities Page.
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Election Schedule


DateEvent
Dec 5 2007Last day to affiliate with a political party in order to vote in the precinct caucus
Jan 1First day to apply for a Boulder County mail-in ballot for an election in 2008.
Jan 3Iowa Caucus
Jan 7Last day to establish residence in the precinct you will represent at the Feb 5 Caucus.
Jan 8New Hampshire Primary
Jan 19Nevada Caucus
Jan 24All Colorado Caucus signs must be posted by today.
Jan 26South Carolina Primary
Feb 5Colorado Precinct Caucus Day
Feb 9Lousiana Primary; Washington and Nebraska Caucuses
Feb 10Maine Caucus
Feb 12Maryland, Virginia, Washington DC Primaries
Feb 19Hawaii, Wisconsin
Mar 4Ohio, Rhode Island, Texas, Vermont Primaries
Mar 8Wyoming Caucus
Mar 15 Boulder County Democrats County Convention and Assembly, Skyline High School, Longmont. Additional infomation is available on our BCDP Convention and Assembly Page.
Mar 30House District 33 Assembly, 6:30PM, Pipefitters Union Hall, 6350 North Broadway, Denver, CO 80216
Apr 12House District 13 Assembly, 10AM-12PM, Teens Inc. Youth and Family Center, 151 East Street, Nederland, CO 80466; Official Call (PDF), MAP.
Apr 22Pennsylvania Primary
May 3Guam
May 6Indiana, North Carolina Primaries
May 10Congressional District 2 Assembly, Ranum High School (9AM Registration), 201 W. 80th Avenue, Denver, CO [Map] Registration 8AM; Start 10AM.
May 13West Virginia Primary
May 16Congressional District 4 Assembly and Convention, Doubletree Hotel, Colorado Springs, CO [MAP]. Registration 1PM - 7PM; Start 8:00PM [Offical Call, Registration Instructions]
May 17 Colorado Democratic Party State Assembly and Convention. For more details see the Colorado State Democratic Party Assembly and Convention Page.
May 20Kentucky, Oregon Primaries
May 31DNC By-Laws & Rules Meeting
Jun 1Puerto Rico Primary
Jun 3Montana Primary, South Dakota
Jul 14Last day to register to vote for the primary election
Aug 2?Early voting begins for the primary election (requires BOCC approval)
Aug 5Last day to apply for a mail ballot for the primary election if the ballot is to be mailed (versus picked-up)
Aug 8Last day for early voting
Aug 8last day to apply for a mail ballot for the primary election if the ballot is not to be mailed. This means you go pick it up!
Aug 12Primary Election Day!
All mail-in ballots and emergency mail-in ballots shall be in the hands of the county clerk no later than 7:00 p.m. on election day.
Aug 25-28 National Democratic Convention (in Denver)
TBDBCDP Clerk mailing of mail ballots begins
Oct 6Last day to register to vote for the General Election
Oct 20Early voting begins
Oct 28Last day to apply for a mail ballot for the General Election if mailed
Oct 31Last day to apply for a mail ballot for the General Election if not mailed. This means you go pick it up!
Oct 31Last day for early voting
Nov 4Election Day!
All mail-in ballots and emergency mail-in ballots shall be in the hands of the county clerk no later than 7:00 p.m. on election day.

Other Election Items

  • Did you know that you can request a mail ballot once and get one every year without having to ask again? See our Voting Page.
  • What should we do better for 2008? See the 2006 Lessons Page.