Have you announced your candidacy and filed the required campaign finance forms?

Yes, continue to Step 1.

No, I need to become a candidate.

Steps

1. Eligibility for write-in
2. Submit affidavit of intent
3. Names placed on the eligible write-in list for the presidential primary election
4. Additional filing requirements

Step 1: Eligibility for write-in

Candidates must meet the basic qualifications for office and be seeking the presidential nomination for the Democratic or Republican Party.. [1]

Must meet the qualifications for office outlined in Article II, Section 1(5) of the United States Constitution.

Step 2: Submit affidavit of intent

Candidates for president must file a write-in affidavit and $500 fee by 5:00 PM 67 days before the presidential primary election (December 29, 2023) with the Secretary of State’s Office in order to appear on the certified write-in list.

1. Complete the Affidavit of Intent for Presidential Primary Write-In Designation form (PDF).

2. A nonrefundable filing fee of $500 payable by check or money order made out to the Colorado Department of State.

3. Mail or hand deliver to:

Colorado Secretary of State – Elections Division
Attention: Ballot Access
1700 Broadway, Suite 550
Denver CO, 80290

Step 3: Name placed on the eligible write-in list for the presidential primary election

Step 4: Additional filing requirements

All candidates for president should contact the Federal Election Commission for campaign finance information and other requirements not addressed at the state level.

Federal Election Commission
1050 First Street, NE
Washington, DC 20463
1-800-424-9530
Website: www.fec.gov

[1] 1-4-501(1), C.R.S.