Prop 106 decides aid-in-dying medication in Colorado

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Prop 106 decides aid-in-dying medication in Colorado

Opponents concerned about abuse, coercion from family members
Ballots have gone out and can be dropped off or mailed back for the Nov. 8 election. Among the issues voters will decide is whether to allow doctors to prescribe lethal doses of medication to people who have a terminal illness.

Prop 106 decides aid-in-dying medication in Colorado

Ballots have gone out and can be dropped off or mailed back for the Nov. 8 election. Among the issues voters will decide is whether to allow doctors to prescribe lethal doses of medication to people who have a terminal illness.
Election Guide

The Durango Herald’s election guide stories conclude today. Stories on every contested race and every local and state ballot issue are available online at durangoherald.com/election. Other election coverage also is available at the site and will continue through the Nov. 8 election.

Voter Information

The Nov. 8 election is the first presidential election in which all voters will receive a ballot through the mail if registered to vote by Oct. 31.
Here are some details:
Ballots were mailed beginning last week.Ballots can be returned by mail or dropped off at a secure, 24-hour drop boxes at: La Plata County Clerk & Recorder’s Office, 98 Everett St., Durango; Bayfield Town Hall, 1199 Bayfield Parkway, Bayfield; La Plata County Administration Building, 1101 East Second Ave., Durango; or Farmers Fresh Market, 535 Goddard Ave., Ignacio.Voter registration is open through Election Day.Voter Service and Polling Centers in La Plata County will be open Monday through Saturday, beginning Monday.For a sample ballot and times and addresses for polling centers, visit bit.ly/2dGU3VD.