Colorado
"Nil Sine Numine"
The Centennial State's 8 representatives reflect its transformation from cowboy conservatism to cannabis capitalism. Between Denver's boom and the mountains' libertarian streak, Colorado's become the West's new political laboratory.
Voting & Civic Participation
Voter turnout trends, registration information, and voting access features
Voter Turnout
+7.8% above national average
+7.0% above national average
Good - Moderate gap
Voting Access Features
- Early Voting
- Mail-in Voting
- Same-day Registration
- Automatic Registration
- Voter ID Required
- Non-Photo ID Requested (alternatives available)
Civics Education Requirements
State-mandated civics courses, testing requirements, and education standards
Civics Education Standards
Strength Score: 50/100
Category: Moderate (0.5-1.0)
Civics Test
Not required
Course Requirements
Civics/Government covering U.S. and Colorado civil government
- Credits Required
- 0.5 credits
- Duration
- 2 semesters
- Grade Levels
- high school
Sources
- →Colorado Department of Education Graduation Guidelines
Colorado Department of Education • Accessed: 2025-01-19
- →Hoover Institution State Civics Requirements in 2024
Hoover Institution • Accessed: 2025-01-19
- →State of State Standards for Civics and U.S. History (2021)
Fordham Institute • Accessed: 2025-01-20
- →State Civics Requirements in 2024
Hoover Institution • Accessed: 2025-01-20