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The policies governing voter participation are enacted and enforced primarily at the state level. These policies, which include voter identification requirements, early voting provisions, online voter registration systems, and more, dictate the conditions under which people cast their ballots in their respective states.

This article includes the following information about voting policies in Utah:

See Election administration in Utah for more additional information about election administration in the state, including voter list maintenance policies, provisional ballot rules, and post-election auditing practices.

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Voter registration

The table below displays voter registration information specific to Utah's 2023 election cycle.

Voter registration in Utah District 2: Nov. 21, 2023, election.

Could people register to vote online? If so, what was the link?

secure.utah.gov

Could voters check their registration status online? If so, what was the link?

votesearch.utah.gov

Could voters update their registration online? If so, what was the link?

secure.utah.gov

What was the deadline for registering in person?

Nov. 11, 2023

What was the deadline for registering by mail?

Nov. 11, 2023

Was the mail-in registration deadline a postmark or receipt deadline?

Received

What was the online registration deadline, if available?

Nov. 11, 2023

Was Election Day registration available?

Yes

Was same-day registration available during early voting?

N/A

Eligibility and registration details

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To register to vote in Utah, an applicant must be a citizen of the United States, a resident of Utah for at least 30 days prior to the election, and at least 18 years old by the next general election. Pre-registration is available for 16- and 17-year-olds. 17-year-olds may vote in primary elections if they will turn 18 by the general election.[1] Registration can be completed online or by mailing in a form. The deadline to register online or by mail is 11 days before Election Day. After this deadline, voters may register in person at a vote center by casting a provisional ballot and providing two forms of identification.[2][1][3]


In-person voting

The table below displays in-person voting information specific to Utah's 2023 election cycle:

In-person voting in Utah District 2: Nov. 21, 2023, election.

Were all voters required to show ID?

Yes

What kinds of ID were accepted?

Valid Utah driver license valid ID card issued by Utah or the federal government valid Utah concealed weapons permit valid U.S. passport valid U.S. military ID card or tribal ID card. Two forms of the following identification are also accepted: current utility bill bank or other financial account statement certified birth certificate valid social security card check issued by the state or the federal government paycheck from an employer valid Utah hunting or fishing license certified naturalization documentation valid license issued by an authorized agency of the U.S. certified court records for adoption or name change valid Medicaid card, Medicare card, or Electronic Benefits Transfer Card valid ID card issued by: a Utah locality, employer, college, university, technical school, or professional school current Utah vehicle registration.

Where could voters learn more about the state's voter ID requirements?

law.justia.com

When did early voting start?

Nov. 7, 2023

When did early voting end?

Nov. 17, 2023

Where can I find early voting locations?

N/A

Was weekend voting available?

N/A

Where could voters learn more about early voting?

N/A

What were the poll times on Election Day?

7:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Where can I find voting locations?

votesearch.utah.gov

Poll times

See also: State poll opening and closing times

Utah is an all-mail voting state that offers vote centers for voters that choose to vote in person. All vote centers are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. local time. Utah voters are able to vote in person at any vote center. An individual who is in line at the time polls close must be allowed to vote.[4]

Voter identification

See also: Voter identification laws by state

Utah requires in-person voters to present non-photo identification while voting.[5]

The following list of accepted ID was current as of April 2023. Click here for the Utah State Legislature's statute defining accepted ID to ensure you have the most current information.

“

"Valid voter identification" means:

  • a form of identification that bears the name and photograph of the voter which may include:
    • a currently valid Utah driver license;
    • a currently valid identification card that is issued by:
      • the state; or
      • a branch, department, or agency of the United States;
    • a currently valid Utah permit to carry a concealed weapon;
    • a currently valid United States passport; or
    • a currently valid United States military identification card;
  • one of the following identification cards, whether or not the card includes a photograph of the voter:
    • a valid tribal identification card;
    • a Bureau of Indian Affairs card; or
    • a tribal treaty card; or
  • two forms of identification not listed under Subsection (76)(a) or (b) but that bear the name of the voter and provide evidence that the voter resides in the voting precinct, which may include:
    • a current utility bill or a legible copy thereof, dated within the 90 days before the election;
    • a bank or other financial account statement, or a legible copy thereof;
    • a certified birth certificate;
    • a valid social security card;
    • a check issued by the state or the federal government or a legible copy thereof;
    • a paycheck from the voter's employer, or a legible copy thereof;
    • a currently valid Utah hunting or fishing license;
    • certified naturalization documentation;
    • a currently valid license issued by an authorized agency of the United States;
    • a certified copy of court records showing the voter's adoption or name change;
    • a valid Medicaid card, Medicare card, or Electronic Benefits Transfer Card;
    • a currently valid identification card issued by:
      • a local government within the state;
      • an employer for an employee; or
      • a college, university, technical school, or professional school located within the state; or
    • a current Utah vehicle registration.[5][6]
 ”

Mail-in voting

See also: Absentee/mail-in voting and All-mail voting

The table below displays absentee voting information specific to Utah's 2023 election cycle:

Absentee voting in Utah District 2: Nov. 21, 2023, election.

Were there limits on who can request a ballot?

N/A

What was the deadline for requesting a ballot by mail?

N/A

Was the request deadline a postmark or receipt deadline?

N/A

What was the deadline for returning a voted ballot by mail?

Nov. 20, 2023

Was the return deadline a postmark or receipt deadline?

Received

Were there notary or witness requirements?

N/A

Utah conducts what are commonly referred to as all-mail elections. In Utah, voting is conducted primarily, although not necessarily exclusively, by mail. Election officials automatically distribute mail-in ballots to eligible electors.

Local election officials

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Voting rules for people convicted of a felony

See also: Voting rights for convicted felons

In Utah, people convicted of a felony regain their right to vote when they have completed their incarceration. Click here for Utah's rules and procedure on restoring voting rights for people convicted of a felony[7].[2]

Voting rights for people convicted of a felony vary from state to state. In the majority of states, people convicted of a felony cannot vote while they are incarcerated but may regain the right to vote upon release from prison or at some point thereafter.[8]

Election agencies

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See also: State election agencies

Individuals seeking additional information about voting provisions in Utah can contact the following state and federal agencies.

Utah Lieutenant Governor

Utah State Capitol Complex
Suite 220
P.O. Box 142325
Salt Lake City, Utah 84114-2325
Telephone: 800-995-8683

U.S. Election Assistance Commission

633 3rd Street NW, Suite 200
Washington, DC 20001
Telephone: 301-563-3919
Toll free: 1-866-747-1471

Noteworthy events

2018

On March 7, 2018, HB 218 cleared the Utah State Legislature. The legislation established procedures for same-day voter registration and opt-in registration during transactions with state driver's license agencies. The bill was introduced in the Utah House of Representatives on January 24, 2018. On February 5, 2018, a substitute bill cleared the House by a vote of 70 to 0, with five members absent or not voting. The Utah State Senate passed an amended version of the bill on March 7, 2018, by a vote of 24 to 0, with five members absent or not voting. The House approved the amended version of the bill on the same day by a vote of 70 to 0, with five members absent or not voting. The bill was signed into law on March 19, 2018.[9][10]

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Footnotes

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 [https://voteinfo.utah.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/42/2020/05/Voter-Registration-Form5-20.pdf Utah Lieutenant Governor: Elections, “State of Utah Voter Registration Form,” accessed April 24, 2023
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Utah Lieutenant Governor, “Learn how to register to vote,” accessed April 24, 2023
  3. ↑ Vote.Utah.gov, "State of Utah Voter Registration Form," accessed April 24, 2023
  4. ↑ Salt Lake County Clerk, “Election Day Vote Centers,” accessed April 24, 2023
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Justia, "Utah §20A-1-102(2022)," accessed April 24, 2023
  6. ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
  7. ↑ Texas Secretary of State Ruth R. Hughs, "Request for Voter Registration Applications," accessed February 27, 2023
  8. ↑ National Conference of State Legislatures, "Felon Voting Rights," April 6, 2023
  9. ↑ The Salt Lake Tribune, "Do you want to register to vote? Utah enacts widespread election law changes, including Election-Day registration. Here are all the changes," March 8, 2018
  10. ↑ Utah State Legislature, "H.B. 218 Modifications to Election Law," accessed March 15, 2018
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