Utah General Election
Last update: Oct 15, 2026 01:04 a.m. EDT
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Registration Summary
Utah offers online voter registration. You can register by mail to vote in Utah by printing a voter registration form, filling it out, and mailing it to your county election office. You can also register to vote in person if you prefer.
Voting Summary
Utah begins to mail ballots to every active registered voter 21 days before the election. Keep an eye on the mailbox! Be sure to mail it back so that it is received no later than 8 p.m. on Election Day, or return it to a vote center or drop box before 8 p.m. on Election Day. You can also vote in person if you prefer to do so. Utah offers early voting.
19 days to Election Day!
- If you're an active registered voter, you should receive your ballot in the mail. If you don't receive your ballot, contact your county election office.
- You can return your ballot by mail or in person. Visit the Utah website to find where to vote.
Register to Vote
Check that you're registered to vote on Utah's website.
If you’re not registered:
- Register online by Oct 23.
- Your by mail registration form must be received by Oct 23.
- The deadline to register in person and automatically receive a ballot in the mail is 5:00 p.m. on Oct 23.
- You can register and vote at the same time when you vote in person during the early voting period or on Election Day. Learn more.
What key changes should voters know about?
Beginning with elections held in November 2026, you must provide documentary proof of citizenship when you register to vote or before you vote in order to participate in non-federal elections. If you do not provide documentary proof of citizenship, you may only vote in federal elections for president, US Senate, and US House of Representatives.
This is due to a new law in Utah. Visit the Utah Office of the Lieutenant Governor website or contact your county election office to learn more.
How can I check the status of my mail ballot?
You can check the status of your ballot on Utah’s website.
How do election officials keep voting secure?
Election officials in your state and community are working hard to ensure the integrity of our elections. All states have implemented security measures to protect the vote.
Visit the Utah Office of the Lieutenant Governor website to learn more about election security. If you’re interested in getting involved with elections in your community, contact your county election office to learn about opportunities in your area.
How do I vote in person?
Where can I vote on Election Day?
You can look up where to vote on Utah's site.
Can I vote early?
- Yes, early voting is offered in this election. You can choose whether to vote on Election Day or during the early voting period, whichever is easier for you. This can be especially helpful if it would be difficult or not possible for you to vote on Election Day. Early voting locations may be less crowded, as well.
- In Utah, early voting dates and times vary by county. Learn more about voting early in Utah.
- Early voting locations may be different from where you vote on Election Day. Check Utah’s site to find where to vote early.
What do I need to bring?
You will need to show ID to vote in Utah. You can show ONE current and valid photo ID or TWO non-photo IDs, that when combined, prove your name and current residence.
Acceptable forms of photo ID include:
- Utah driver's license
- ID card issued by the state or a branch, department, or agency of the United States
- Utah permit to carry a concealed weapon
- US passport
- tribal ID card (doesn't need photo)
- US military ID card
Non-photo IDs should should show your name and address. Acceptable forms include:
- current utility bill dated within 90 days before the election
- bank or other financial account statement
- certified birth certificate
- Social Security card
- check issued by the state or federal government
- Utah hunting or fishing license
- certified naturalization documents, but not a green card
- certified copy of court records showing your adoption or name change
- Bureau of Indian Affairs card
- tribal treaty card
- Medicaid or Medicare or Electronic Benefits Transfer card
- current and valid ID card issued by a local government within Utah
- current and valid ID card issued by your employer
- current and valid ID card issued by a college, university, technical school or professional school within Utah
- current Utah vehicle registration
If you are registering to vote at the polls on Election Day, you must provide a current and valid photo ID as well as proof of residency.
Voters without ID: If you are unable to provide ID, you will be able to vote a provisional ballot and must bring an ID and proof of residence to the elections office by noon on the Monday after the date of the election.
Can I register to vote online?
- Utah offers online voter registration.
- To register online in Utah, you are required to provide your valid Utah driver's license number or valid Utah ID number. Your address must also match the address on file with the Utah Driver License Division. If your driver's license address is not current, you must update your address with the Driver License Division before submitting your online voter registration. If you don't have a Utah-issued ID, you can still submit a voter registration application by mail or in person.
Can I vote early?
Yes, Utah offers early voting.
- You can choose whether to vote on Election Day or during the early voting period, whichever is easier for you. This can be especially helpful if it would be difficult or not possible for you to vote on Election Day. Early voting locations may be less crowded, as well.
When can I vote early?
- In Utah, dates and times vary by county. Find when to vote.
Where can I vote early?
- Early voting locations may be different from where you vote on Election Day. Check Utah's site to find where to vote early.
What do I need to bring?
You will need to show ID to vote in Utah. You can show ONE current and valid photo ID or TWO non-photo IDs, that when combined, prove your name and current residence.
Acceptable forms of photo ID include:
- Utah driver's license
- ID card issued by the state or a branch, department, or agency of the United States
- Utah permit to carry a concealed weapon
- US passport
- tribal ID card (doesn't need photo)
- US military ID card
Non-photo IDs should should show your name and address. Acceptable forms include:
- current utility bill dated within 90 days before the election
- bank or other financial account statement
- certified birth certificate
- Social Security card
- check issued by the state or federal government
- Utah hunting or fishing license
- certified naturalization documents, but not a green card
- certified copy of court records showing your adoption or name change
- Bureau of Indian Affairs card
- tribal treaty card
- Medicaid or Medicare or Electronic Benefits Transfer card
- current and valid ID card issued by a local government within Utah
- current and valid ID card issued by your employer
- current and valid ID card issued by a college, university, technical school or professional school within Utah
- current Utah vehicle registration
If you are registering to vote at the polls on Election Day, you must provide a current and valid photo ID as well as proof of residency.
Voters without ID: If you are unable to provide ID, you will be able to vote a provisional ballot and must bring an ID and proof of residence to the elections office by noon on the Monday after the date of the election.
Can I submit voter registration forms by mail?
Yes, you can submit your voter registration application by mail using the National Voter Registration Form or the Utah voter registration form.
Once you confirm that you’re eligible to vote, print your form and fill it out.
To complete the National Voter Registration Form, use these instructions to fill out the following fields:
Box 6 - ID Number:
To submit a voter registration application by mail in Utah, you must provide your valid Utah driver's license number OR state ID number, if you have one. If you do not have either of these ID numbers, you must instead provide the last four digits of your Social Security number.
If you have not been issued any of these ID numbers, indicate this on the form.
Box 7 - Choice of Party: In Utah, you should register with the party whose primary election you would like to vote in. However, some parties allow unaffiliated voters to participate in their primary elections.
Box 8 - Race or Ethnic Group: Leave blank. This information is not required.
If you are registering to vote for the first time in Utah, you must include proof of citizenship with your registration application, or you will be registered as a "federal voter." You can also provide documentary proof of citizenship before you vote. If you are designated as a federal voter, you may only vote in elections for president, US senator, and US representative.
In order to vote in all other races, you are required to submit an acceptable form of identification with your registration form or before you vote. Your Utah Driver's license number, state ID card number, or passport can serve as proof of citizenship. You can find a full list of forms of proof of citizenship on the Utah Office of the Lieutenant Governor website.
If you are registering to vote for the first time in your county and submit your registration application by mail, federal law requires you to provide a COPY of proof of identification with your application OR show acceptable documentation when you vote. Acceptable forms of identification include a current and valid photo ID OR a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or government document that shows your name and address. More information about these requirements is available on the National Voter Registration Form.
- You may be exempt from federal proof of identification requirements if you are entitled to vote by mail ballot under the Voting Accessibility for the Elderly and Handicapped Act or another federal law.
- Depending on your state, you may need to show additional identification when you vote, even if you meet federal identification requirements.
Once you’ve filled out all required fields on the form you selected, sign the completed form and send it to your county election office.
How do I vote by mail?
Utah conducts elections primarily by mail. If you are an active registered voter, then you can expect to receive a ballot in the mail. It will be sent to the mailing address you used to register to vote.
What should I do if I don’t get my ballot?
If you don’t receive your ballot in the mail, then contact your county election office.
How do I return my ballot?
- Read the instructions carefully on how to mark and return your ballot.
- You can return your ballot by mail or use a ballot drop box.
- Find a ballot dropbox near you.
- If you choose to return your ballot by mail, USPS recommends that voters mail their completed ballots at least one week before the due date. Find a USPS location near you.
If my election office finds an issue with my mail ballot after I return it, can I fix it?
In Utah, you can correct issues with your signature after you return your ballot to your local election office. Signature issues can include, but are not limited to:
- a missing signature
- a signature that does not match your signature on record
This process is called ballot curing.
Your local election office will reach out to give you instructions if they find an issue with this information on your ballot. Methods of outreach may vary.
Contact your county election office for more information about ballot curing.
What do I need to do if I’ve moved?
What’s on your ballot depends on where you live, so your voter registration is tied to your exact address. If you’ve moved, you need to re-register with your new address.
Can I register to vote on Election Day?
Utah offers same-day voter registration. You can register in person at your voting location on Election Day and during the in-person early voting period.
Can I submit voter registration forms in person?
- You can complete a voter registration application in person. Contact your county election office for information on when and where to register to vote.
- You can also register to vote and cast a ballot in person on Election Day and during the early voting period. You will need to present two forms of identification at the voting location to register.
- Learn more by visiting the Utah Office of the Lieutenant Governor website or contacting your county election office.
What are key deadlines for this election?
Registration deadlines
- In person during early voting : Oct 20 - Oct 30
- In-person at voting location on Election Day : Nov 3
- Online : Oct 23 by 5:00 p.m. MDT
- By mail (received by) : Oct 23 by 5:00 p.m. MDT
Voting deadlines
- Early voting : varies by location
- Return ballot by mail (received by) : Nov 3 by 8:00 p.m. MST
- Return ballot in person : Nov 3 by 8:00 p.m. MST
- Utah sends ballots to actively registered voters : Oct 13 - Oct 27
Do I need to bring an ID to vote in person?
You will need to show ID to vote in Utah. You can show ONE current and valid photo ID or TWO non-photo IDs, that when combined, prove your name and current residence.
Acceptable forms of photo ID include:
- Utah driver's license
- ID card issued by the state or a branch, department, or agency of the United States
- Utah permit to carry a concealed weapon
- US passport
- tribal ID card (doesn't need photo)
- US military ID card
Non-photo IDs should should show your name and address. Acceptable forms include:
- current utility bill dated within 90 days before the election
- bank or other financial account statement
- certified birth certificate
- Social Security card
- check issued by the state or federal government
- Utah hunting or fishing license
- certified naturalization documents, but not a green card
- certified copy of court records showing your adoption or name change
- Bureau of Indian Affairs card
- tribal treaty card
- Medicaid or Medicare or Electronic Benefits Transfer card
- current and valid ID card issued by a local government within Utah
- current and valid ID card issued by your employer
- current and valid ID card issued by a college, university, technical school or professional school within Utah
- current Utah vehicle registration
If you are registering to vote at the polls on Election Day, you must provide a current and valid photo ID as well as proof of residency.
Voters without ID: If you are unable to provide ID, you will be able to vote a provisional ballot and must bring an ID and proof of residence to the elections office by noon on the Monday after the date of the election.
How do I see what's on my ballot?
View official ballot information on the Utah Office of the Lieutenant Governor website, if available.
How do I get help registering to vote?
TurboVote can help you make your plan to vote. They can help you start the registration process, learn how to vote by mail, send you election reminders, and more.
Who can register to vote?
To register in Utah you must:
- be a United States citizen (proof of citizenship required to vote in non-federal races)
- have resided in Utah for 30 days immediately before the next election
- be at least 18 years old on or before the next election (individuals who are 16 and 17 years of age may pre-register to vote; if a 17 year old will be 18 years of age on or before the upcoming general election, they may pre-register and vote in the primary election)
- not be convicted of a felony and currently incarcerated
- not be convicted of treason or crime against the elective franchise, unless restored to civil rights
- currently reside within the voting district or precinct in which you register to vote
How do I vote if I'm in the military or live overseas?
Active-duty military, their families, and overseas citizens can register to vote and request their absentee ballot using the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA). The FPCA process is done by mail, but your state may offer other options to request and return ballots. Please contact your county election office for more information about delivery and return methods, including email, fax, and state online portals. To follow the FPCA process:
- Fill out the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA), or download a copy. Your county election office may have questions, so please provide an email address or phone number where they can reach you.
- Send the application to your county election office.
- It is never too early to submit an FPCA! Please do so as soon as possible.
- Please fill out and send back your ballot as soon as you receive it.
- States begin mailing absentee ballots at least 45 days before Election Day. If you haven't received your ballot by 30 days before Election Day, contact your county election office.
If your ballot does not arrive after you submit your FPCA, contact your county election office first. Then:
- You can still vote using the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB). Print, sign, and mail your FWAB to your county election office.
- If you mail a FWAB and then receive your regular absentee ballot, you should complete and mail your absentee ballot also. Election officials will ensure that only one ballot is counted.
The Federal Voting Assistance Program offers additional information on military and overseas voting in Utah. You can also call 1-800-438-VOTE (8683) or email vote@fvap.gov
How can I check my voter registration status?
Contact your county election office or look up your voter registration record and verify that your information is correct using Utah's voter registration lookup tool.
How do I contact my state election office?
Which election office should I contact?
- In Utah, your county election office runs the elections in your area. They can help you with questions about registering to vote, voting by mail, and local elections. They can also help with issues you may have at the polls. If you have concerns about voter intimidation, reach out immediately.
- The Office of the Lieutenant Governor oversees elections and election administration in Utah. They can help you with questions about voting in your state or election security.
How do I contact my local election office?
Visit your state’s site to find your county election office.