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Everything you need to know about voting and how elections work in Utah

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2021 Voter Guide

Guía del Votante 2021

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Voter ID Requirements

At the polls, voters are required to present one form of currently valid identification containing their name and photograph, such as a driver’s license, passport, tribal ID card, or other type of ID listed at voteinfo.utah.gov. 

Voters without a current photo ID may vote if they provide two documents containing their name and showing that they live in the voting precinct, such as a bank statement, paycheck, certified birth certificate, or other type of ID listed at voteinfo.utah.gov.

2021 General Election Dates

This year 23 cities are participating in the Municipal Alternative Voting Methods Pilot Project, which is a fancy way to say that they are trying out Ranked Choice Voting.

They are South Salt Lake, Magna, Bluffdale, Draper, Lehi, Payson, Riverton, Springville, Vineyard, Goshen, Newton, Woodland Hills, Genola, Sandy, Nibley City, Millcreek, Moab, River Heights City, Cottonwood Heights, Elk Ridge, Salt Lake City, Midvale, and Heber City.

Week of October

11

Ballots will begin to be mailed out by the county clerk.

October

22

Last day to register online or by mail to vote.

Register to vote

October

26

Last Day to Request Replacement Ballot (If Voter has Not Received Original).

Contact your County Clerk to request a ballot

October

26-29

Primary early in person voting period.

Find an early polling location

November

1

Last day to mail your ballots in. All ballots must be postmarked by the day before election day.

Track your ballot

November

2

ELECTION DAY!

You can vote in person at a polling place or drop your ballot off at a drop box.

Find a drop box or polling place

If you aren’t registered to vote on election day, you can still register and cast a “provisional ballot” at a polling place. You’ll need to bring two forms of ID to a polling location with you.

Learn more

2021 Voter Guide

Everything you need to know to cast your ballot in Utah.

Guía del Votante 2021

Quick Links

Here are some helpful links to help you find more about elections in your area.

vote.utah.gov

Find your County Clerk

Election Safety In Utah

Know Your Judges judges.utah.gov

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How to Register To Vote

The last day to register online for the 2021 election is October 22, 2021.

Online voter registration is available for Utah residents with a valid driver’s license or state ID, by visiting the Utah Voter Registration website; the form must be submitted at least eleven days before an election. Note that if the voting address is not the same as the driver’s license address, the license must be updated with the Driver License Division before registering.

The last day to register to vote by mail for the 2021 election is October 22, 2021.

Mail-in voter registration is available by filling out the State of Utah Voter Registration form found here; the form must be postmarked at least 30 days before an election, or delivered in person to the county clerk at least eleven days before an election. Note that one of the following is required: 

  • Utah driver’s license number;
  • Utah state identification number; or
  • Last four digits of your Social Security number.

The last day to register in person at your county clerk’s office is one week before election day, which is October 26, 2021.

In person voter registration is available at the county clerk’s office in your county, as well as at the Department of Motor Vehicles, Department of Workforce Services, and Utah State Department of Health; in-person registration must be done at least eleven days before an election.

Election Day, November 2, 2021, is the last day to vote in person.

Election day voter registration is available at polling locations for those who have a photo ID and can provide proof of residency, such as a utility bill. Voters complete provisional ballots, which are verified by their county clerks. Learn more here.

SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS AND PROCESSES​

Members of the military can register online or register and request an absentee ballot by using the Federal Post Card Application from the Federal Voter Assistance Program.

Homeless persons can register to vote without a home address, by identifying a place of residence (which might be a street corner or park) and a mailing address (which might be a shelter or outreach center).

College students must register using a permanent address, which can be either a home or school address. Out-of-state students who register to vote in Utah will be forfeiting home-state residency.

If you are incarcerated for a misdemeanor, or if you are a person in pre trial-detention, you are still eligible to vote.

If you are currently incarcerated for a felony conviction, you are NOT eligible to vote.

Convicted felons’ voting rights are automatically restored upon receiving parole or probation, or being released from incarceration.

Youths ages 16 and 17 may preregister to vote online or by submitting a State of Utah Voter Registration Form. Voting in primary elections is permitted for 17-year-olds who will be 18 by the general election.

SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS AND PROCESSES​

Options For Voting In Utah

Voting by mail is the most popular option, with 90 percent of ballots cast by mail in 2018, according to the lieutenant governor’s director of elections.

Utah has “all-mail elections,” meaning that every registered voter receives a ballot in the mail. Voters have the choice of casting that ballot by mail, placing the ballot in a drop box, or going to a polling location in person. Drop box and polling locations are available by entering your address in the “How and where can I vote?” section of vote.utah.gov.

🗳 You don’t need a stamp to mail your ballot, the Postal Service will still deliver your ballot to your county clerk’s office.

⭐️ Your ballot must be mailed in and postmarked by the U.S. Postal Office by August 9, or dropped off at a dropbox before 8:00 pm on Election Day, August 10, 2021. Find drop box locations near you.

⚠️ What if your signature on your ballot envelope doesn’t match?
Your county election officials will compare the signature on your ballot envelope with the signature on your previous ballots and your voter registration form. If your signature does not match, your county clerk will notify you. You will be given an opportunity to submit an affidavit called a “cure letter” that allows you to affirm that your signature is correct. Once your county election official receives your affidavit, the ballot will be counted.

Absentee voting is most often used by deployed military members, students studying abroad, and those serving LDS missions. However, anyone who is registered to vote in Utah may vote by absentee ballot.

Absentee ballots can be requested online. Your absentee voting application must be received by your county clerk’s office no later than 5:00 pm 11 calendar days before the election.

Early voting allows Utah residents to cast ballots in person prior to an election. The early voting period runs from14 days prior to the election and ends 4 days before the election, but dates and hours may vary based on where you live. Check your local County Clerk’s website for more info.

Voters can also find their polling location, with the date and times polls will be open, at vote.utah.gov.

Election Day in 2021 is November 2, 2021. Election-day voting requires one form of currently valid photo ID or two forms of currently valid non-photo ID that establish the voter’s name and residence within the voting district. Voters can find their polling location with the times polls will be open, at vote.utah.gov.

Requirements to Register to Vote in Utah

  • U.S. citizenship
  • Resident of Utah for at least 30 days before the election
  • At least 18 years old on the day of the election

👉 Reregistration is required for anyone who has moved, had a legal name change or wants to change party affiliation.

💻 You can check your voter registration status at vote.utah.gov.

👎 You can’t vote if you are incarcerated in a jail or prison.

👍 You can vote if you have a misdemeanor or felony conviction or if you are on probation or parole.

How to Check Your Voter Status

Always double-check your voter registration to make sure you are registered to vote and your ballot is sent to the correct address.

Voters can find their current registration status, update registration, request a mail-in ballot, track their mail and provisional ballots, and find polling and drop-box locations by visiting vote.utah.gov.

The earlier you check your voter registration, the easier it is for the County Clerk to make any necessary changes.

Party Affiliation

This is selected as part of the voter registration process.

Party affiliation is not required to vote in Utah. In fact, a significant portion of Utah voters are unaffiliated.

Voters wishing to change their party affiliation must reregister. In 2021 changes were made to indicate when during the election cycle you can change your affiliation. Read more about it here.

Additional Info

You can learn about delegates and how to become one here.

How to Track Your Ballot

Track your ballot to make sure it is received and guarantee your vote is counted.

You can track your ballot or provisional ballot at vote.utah.gov.

QUESTIONS OR TROUBLE WITH VOTING?

Call the Election Protection Hotline at
866-OUR-VOTE (1-866-687-8683).

Contact Us

P.O. Box 521847 Salt Lake City, UT 84152 (801) 893-2281 info@betterutah.institute
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