Information & Tools for Voters
Top Tools & Info for Utah Voters
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VOTERISE STRONGLY RECOMMENDS EARLY VOTING! The shift to vote-by-mail has left us with fewer polling locations. Avoid the large crowds on Election Day: please vote early. Primary Election voting runs from July 23rd through August 13th; General Election voting runs from October 15th through November 5th.
When and Where You Can Vote
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EARLY: Certain counties permit early voting (see above for dates).
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ELECTION DAY: Find your polling place here. (will be updated closer to election
Registering to Vote
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Online voter registration deadline: October 30th, 2018! (to register text 'voterise' to 788-683). In general, you should have a valid Utah Driver's License or State ID to register online. Otherwise, you should know the last 4 digits of your social security #. If you use the last 4 of your SS#, you will need to print your registration form and hand deliver it to your County Clerk.
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Check if you are registered to vote here.
Voting Early and By Absentee Ballot
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Certain counties permit early voting. See early voting locations.
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Absentee ballots must be requested by November 1st and filed by November 6th.
Identification Requirements
In order to vote, you wil need to present one of following:
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a valid UT Drivers License or state ID;
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UT permit to carry concealed weapon,
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U.S. passport
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U.S. military ID card
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tribal ID card--click here for more options
If You Have Moved Within the State:
If You Are in the Military or Are an Overseas Voter Click Here
If You Have a Felony Conviction:
After a felony conviction, the right to vote in Utah is restored when:
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the felon has been sentenced to probation;
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the felon is granted parole; or
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the felon has successfully completed the term of incarceration.
Other Tools for Voters
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(855-OUR-VOTE): for any issues or problems at your polling location, for example:lost absentee ballots, discrimination around the voting process, where is my polling place, etc. Election Protection Hotline
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Election Protection Hotline (Ya Es Hora ¡Ve y Vota!) En español: (888) 839-8682
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ACLU Utah 2016 Utah Voter Empowerment Guide (2018 guide will be posted when available.)
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If you have issues, see ACLU Utah's Utah Voting and Polling Place Complaint Form
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Salt Lake County Election Information via Text: Simply text “Salt Lake” to “2Vote” (28683) on your electronic devices, then open the link.
What's On My Ballot?
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Official State of Utah Voter Guide (Will be updated when 2018 Information is available.)
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I-side-with voter guide tool--for Utah: https://www.isidewith.com/utah-voter-guide
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League of Women Voters Utah: Voter Guide (also see searchable Vote411 guide by national League of Women Voters)
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Votervox: Get Help Voting in Your Language
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Voto Latino:
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Downloadable app, “Voter Pal” to register peers.
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Voter information by zip code in Spanish or many languages: http://votolatino.org/voter-information/
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Nationwide Information
Click here to get information for your state.
