Loveland Residents Face November 4 Election for Mayor and City Council
Loveland residents have the opportunity to vote for mayor and City Council representatives across all four wards in the November 4 coordinated election, with Ward 3 selecting two council members while the other wards choose one representative each.
The city reminded eligible voters October 16 that ballots can be returned by mail to the Larimer County Clerk's Office by 7 p.m. on Election Day or dropped off at four 24-hour ballot box locations throughout Loveland.
The election determines leadership positions for the city's council-manager government structure, where eight council members representing four wards work with a mayor elected citywide to set policy direction while a professional city manager handles day-to-day operations.
Four Ballot Drop Box Locations Available
Loveland voters can return completed ballots at drop boxes located at:
- Loveland Habitat for Humanity ReStore, 5250 North Garfield Avenue
- Loveland Police & Courts, 810 East 10th Street
- Loveland Public Library, 300 North Adams Avenue
- Larimer County building in Loveland, 200 Peridot Avenue
All drop boxes operate 24 hours per day through Election Day.
Voter Service Center Offers Multiple Options
A Voter Service and Polling Center at the Loveland Police & Courts facility at 810 East 10th Street provides in-person voting, replacement ballots, ballot drop-off, voter registration, registration updates and accessible voting machines for voters with disabilities.
The center operates on the following schedule:
- October 27 through October 31: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- November 1: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- November 3: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Election Day, November 4: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Ward Structure Determines Representation
Loveland divides the city into four council wards, with each ward represented by two elected council members serving staggered four-year terms. The ward boundaries were most recently updated July 18, reflecting population changes and statutory redistricting requirements.
Ward 3 voters will select two representatives in this election due to the staggered term structure, while Wards 1, 2 and 4 each elect one council member.
The mayor serves a two-year term and is elected by all Loveland voters rather than by ward. Under the Loveland City Charter, mayors may serve up to three consecutive two-year terms, while council members are limited to two consecutive four-year terms.
Compensation and Eligibility Requirements
The mayor receives a monthly stipend of $900, while council members receive $400 per month. Council members must reside in their respective ward for at least 12 months before the election.
Loveland's government structure differs from neighboring Northern Colorado cities in several ways. Fort Collins divides into six districts with one council member each, while Greeley uses a hybrid system with four ward-elected members and three at-large positions. Windsor organizes into six wards with single representation.
Registration and Information Resources
Residents can register to vote or update voter registration through the Colorado Secretary of State's Go Vote Colorado website at govotecolorado.com.
Additional information about the coordinated election is available on the City of Loveland's election webpage. Details about City Council structure, ward boundaries and elected official responsibilities are available at lovgov.org/CityCouncil.
The Larimer County Clerk's Office administers the coordinated election for all participating jurisdictions in the county. Mailed ballots must be received by the clerk's office by 7 p.m. on November 4 to be counted, not simply postmarked by that date.