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San Juan County polling sites stay open despite flooding
Governor Deidre Henderson issued a Declaration of Emergency Election Accommodations in San Juan County on Monday, allowing flood-affected voters to request and submit ballots electronically on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
Weeks of flooding across the Four Corners region have caused evacuations, washed-out roads, and damaged at least 500 homes across Navajo Nation, leaving residents unable to reach polling locations.
Eligible voters in affected areas must call the county clerk before 5 p.m. on Election Day to request electronic ballots, with all submissions required by 8 p.m. Tuesday.
Washington County Clerk Auditor Ryan Sullivan urged flood-impacted residents to use in-person polling centers, which remained open until 8 p.m. on Election Day for those able to travel safely.
Colorado officials moved a voter center in Archuleta County due to flooding, while New Mexico officials confirmed polling locations would open as planned and remain accessible despite regional disruptions.