| 8.25.20

YOUR VOTE: Utah

Get ready to cast your ballot this fall.

By Countable

UTAH

It's election season! Are you ready? With just a few clicks, we'll walk through voter registration, key election dates, and all the documents you'll need. Best of all, you can share this info with your friends and neighbors. Make sure that your vote counts!

I. WAIT! BEFORE YOU SCROLL ANY FURTHER, REGISTER TO VOTE

Need to register? Or maybe you just want election reminders? Thanks to TurboVote, we've got you covered. Just click below:

II. KNOW THE DATES

General Election:

November 3, 2020.

General Registration Deadline:

Online by October 27;
Postmarked by October 4;
In-Person Request by October 27; and
Election Day Registration & Early Voting November 3.

Deadline to Request Mail-In Ballot:

No deadline; Utah already conducts elections by mail. If you're registered to vote before October 23, you'll receive a ballot at your designated mailing address.

To receive your ballot by mail, make sure that you're registered by October 23.

III. REGISTER TO VOTE

Registration Status:

Not sure you're registered? This handy widget will tell you whether you're on the voter rolls.

Voting Requirements:

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.
16- and 17-year-olds may preregister to vote, and 17-year-olds may vote in primary elections when they will turn 18 by the general election.

Need To Register?

Yes, it's so important we're including it twice. Here's that link again:

IV. WHERE TO VOTE

Polling Location:

School, firehouse or community center, this simple form will tell you where to go to cast your ballot.
Click here to find contact information for your County Clerk.

Do I need to wear a mask to the polls?

Maybe. As of June 23, poll workers were required to wear masks, gloves, and eye protection at polling sites. As Election Day approaches, keep an eye on evolving guidance from the governor's office (which released a statement in favor of mask-wearing on August 12) on mask-wearing.

V. COVID-19 MAIL-IN VOTING & ABSENTEE VOTING

ALL Utahns receive mail-in ballots for all elections.

Because Utah is a vote by mail state, voters do not need to make special requests to receive ballots by mail. All you have to do to ensure you get a mail-in ballot for the November 3 general election is register to vote by October 23.
After you've mailed your ballot, you can track it online.
Here are Utah's Absentee Voter Registration Instructions.

Out of town or serving abroad?

Here's how to get an absentee ballot.
Update your ballot mailing address via online form (a valid Utah driver's license or valid Utah ID is required)

VI. WHAT TO TAKE TO THE POLLS

Voter ID Laws:

Utah requires one photo ID or two non-photo IDs.

Accepted Credentials:

Here is the list of accepted credentials.
Refer to the Utah Voter Registration Website and Voter ID Requirements list for more information on registering to vote or to update your voter information.

Don't have a valid ID?

If you are unable to provide ID, you can cast a provisional ballot. You'll need to bring an ID to the elections office by the close of normal office hours on Monday after the date of the election.