Filing documents and nominating petitions can be picked up at the City Clerk’s office in the City Administration Building at 30 S. Nevada Ave., Suite 101, Monday through Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Petitions and filing documents must be returned to the City Clerk’s office by 5:00 p.m. on Jan. 23.
Mayor and City Councilmember Candidate Eligibility
- Must be a citizen of the United States of America;
- Must be 25 years of age or older on the date of election;
- Must have resided in the City of Colorado Springs for one-year immediately preceding the election date;
- Must be a registered elector of the City of Colorado Springs, Colorado
Candidates for the Mayor and At-Large City Councilmember positions must be nominated by petition(s) containing at least 100 verified signatures of registered electors who reside in the Colorado Springs City boundary.
District 3 City Councilmember Candidate Eligibility
- Must be a citizen of the United States of America;
- Must be 25 years of age or older on the date of election;
- Must have resided in the City of Colorado Springs for one-year immediately preceding the election date;
- Must be a registered elector of the City of Colorado Springs, Colorado; and
- Must reside in and maintain a residence in the Council District for the remaining two-year term.
Candidates for the District 3 City Councilmember must be nominated by petition(s) containing at least 50 verified signatures of registered electors who reside in the Colorado Springs City boundary and within Council District 3.
Full Details and Training Materials for Candidates
Full details on eligibility, the recorded training session held on January 3, and more information for candidates, including about campaign signs / materials and campaign finance, is available at ColoradoSprings.gov/Election.