How to Vote in Utah’s 2024 Elections
Important Dates and Election Information
- Regular voter registration deadline: Friday, Oct. 25, 5 p.m.
- Deadline to postmark mail ballots: Monday, Nov. 4
- Deadline to hand-deliver mail ballots: Tuesday, Nov. 5
- Election Day: Tuesday, Nov. 5
Voting at a glance
- Voter registration: The last day of regular registration is Friday, Oct. 25. But same-day registration is available during early voting and on Election Day. Check your status on Utah’s voter registration page.
- Voting by mail: Active registered voters will automatically be sent a ballot by mail.
- Early in-person voting: Available in all counties for the primary. Check with your county clerk’s office for dates and times.
- Voting at the polls: Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Bring an acceptable ID.
Recent voting changes in Utah
Litigation over congressional redistricting maps that were approved in 2021 and used in the 2022 election is ongoing. The new districts changed the state’s legislative and U.S. congressional district boundaries and may affect which candidates appear on your ballot. Check back for updates.
How to register to vote
Your county clerk must receive your registration form by 5 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 25, to register to vote in the November election. If you miss the deadline, you can register during early voting or on the day of the election. Scroll down for more information about same-day registration.
- Online: Go to Utah’s voter registration website to register or update your information, including your mailing address. A valid Utah driver’s license or state-issued ID is required.
- By mail or email: Complete a paper registration form and mail it — or email a scanned copy — to your county clerk’s office.
- In person: Visit your county clerk’s office. Or register to vote when you renew or apply for your driver’s license or a state ID card.
Registering to vote on Election Day
Utah offers same-day voter registration during early voting and on Election Day (Tuesday, Nov. 5) but you’ll need to vote with a provisional ballot and show two forms of ID. If you have questions, contact your county clerk’s office or the lieutenant governor’s office at elections@utah.gov or 801-538-1041.
Check your voter registration status
Visit Utah’s voter registration page to check your registration status
How to get a mail/absentee ballot
If you’re an active registered voter, you’ll automatically receive a ballot in the mail. You can confirm your registration status at vote.utah.gov.
County clerks will mail ballots by Tuesday, Oct. 15. Contact your clerk’s office if you haven’t received your ballot shortly after that date.
If you haven’t voted in the past two general elections or are otherwise deemed inactive, you'll need to update your voter registration online or contact your county clerk’s office. Find more information about voting by mail at Vote.Utah.gov.
Returning a mail/absentee ballot
Return your ballot by mail or in person.
- By mail: Ballots must be sent to your county clerk’s office and postmarked by Monday, Nov. 4. Instructions will come with your ballot. Postage is required, but some counties provide prepaid postage. Check with your county clerk’s office.
- In person: Hand-deliver your ballot to your county clerk’s office during business hours or drop it off in a secure drop box or any voting location in your county by 8 p.m. on Election Day. Visit vote.utah.gov to find drop boxes near you, or check with your county clerk.
Track your ballot through vote.utah.gov. Or sign up at BallotTrax to get status notifications. You can also call 801-538-1041 or email elections@utah.gov for help.
Military and overseas voters follow different procedures and deadlines.
Find more information about voting by mail at vote.utah.gov.
Voting in person before Election Day
Each county is required to hold at least four days of early voting, and some counties offer more. The early voting window begins Tuesday, Oct. 22 and ends Friday, Nov. 1. Contact your county clerk’s office for details.
Voting at the polls on Election Day
Polling place information for the primary will be listed on your county clerk’s website and at vote.utah.gov. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. If you are in line by 8 p.m., you’ll be allowed to vote.
Voter ID requirements on Election Day
If you’re registered to vote, you will only need to provide ID when voting in person. You must provide one primary form of valid ID that includes your name and photograph or two forms of ID that, when combined, prove your name and current address, such as a recent utility bill and a bank statement. Find a full list of acceptable forms of ID at Vote.Utah.gov.
Voting with a disability
If you have a disability, you may vote by mail or request an email or fax ballot through your county clerk’s office.
If you prefer to vote in person, polling locations have accessible voting machines. Inform a poll worker when you arrive if you’d like to use one.
If you need help casting your ballot, you can ask a poll worker or choose someone else to assist you, as long as that person is not your employer, a trade union representative or a candidate.
Learn more about accessible voting at Utah.gov.
Go to vote.utah.gov to see a list of candidates on your ballot, and their profiles, when available.
Editor’s note: This guide was originally published on Jan. 31, 2024. It has been updated with new information about voting in the 2024 elections.
Natalie Missakian covers federal and state policy and writes AARP’s Fighting for You Every Day blog. She previously worked as a reporter for the New Haven Register and daily newspapers in Ohio. She has also written for the AARP Bulletin, the Hartford Business Journal and other publications.
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