2026 voter guide
UT
How to vote in Utah in 2026
Every deadline, rule, and official link — kept simple. When you're ready, build a personal plan with calendar reminders in about a minute.
Key dates
- State Primary
- Tuesday, June 23, 2026
- General Election
- Tuesday, November 3, 2026
- Register online by
- Friday, October 23, 2026
- Register by mail by
- Friday, October 23, 2026(received)
- Register in person by
- Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Deadlines shown are for the November 3, 2026 general election.
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Register to vote
Online: Received by 5 PM 11 days before Election Day. By mail: Received by 5 PM 11 days before Election Day. In person: Received by 5PM 11 days before Election Day by the county clerk, but voters may also register during early vote and on Election Day. Same-day registration available.
Online — the fastest way
A few minutes on the official site.
By mail
Print, sign, and mail the National Mail Voter Registration Form.
In person
At your local election office — or same-day at the polls.
Already registered? Double-check.
Vote by mail
Utah runs all-mail elections — every registered voter automatically receives a ballot. No request needed: every registered voter automatically receives a mail ballot.
Returning it: If in-person, received by Election Day; if mailed, postmarked the day before Election Day.
Vote in person
Early voting
OfferedUtah votes by mail; counties may also offer in-person early voting for up to 14 days before the election (as early as Tuesday, October 20, 2026).
On Election Day — Tuesday, November 3, 2026 — vote at your assigned polling place or vote center.
On your 2026 ballot
2 statewide measures are certified for Utah's 2026 ballots so far.
60% Vote Requirement for Ballot Initiatives to Increase or Expand TaxesConstitutional amendment · Ballot measures · Nov 3, 2026
This amendment would require citizen ballot initiatives that impose a new tax, expand an existing tax, or increase a tax rate to win at least 60% of the vote instead of a simple majority. It would also apply to initiatives that keep property tax rates from falling as much as they would under current law.
A yes vote means: Requires 60% voter approval for citizen initiatives that create, expand, or increase taxes.
A no vote means: Keeps the simple-majority requirement for tax-related citizen initiatives.
Publication Requirements for Constitutional Amendments MeasureConstitutional amendment · Constitutional amendments · Nov 3, 2026
Utah's constitution requires proposed constitutional amendments to be published in a newspaper in each county for two months before the election. This measure would instead require amendments to be published for the 60 days immediately before the election, in a manner set by the legislature.
A yes vote means: Changes the publication rule for proposed amendments to 60 days before the election, in a manner the legislature provides.
A no vote means: Keeps the requirement to publish proposed amendments in a newspaper in each county for two months before the election.
All 2026 ballot measures, state by state →
Statewide measures only, from Ballotpedia's certified list (checked Jul 6, 2026). Local measures appear on your county sample ballot.
Quick answers
Can I register to vote online in Utah?
Yes — Utah has official online registration (deadline: Friday, October 23, 2026 for the general election). It usually takes a few minutes.
Do I need an excuse to vote by mail?
No — Utah runs all-mail elections. Every registered voter automatically receives a ballot.
Can I register on Election Day?
Yes — Utah offers same-day registration. Online: Received by 5 PM 11 days before Election Day. By mail: Received by 5 PM 11 days before Election Day. In person: Received by 5PM 11 days before Election Day by the county clerk, but voters may also register during early vote and on Election Day. Same-day registration available.
When are the 2026 elections?
State Primary: Tuesday, June 23, 2026 · General Election: Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Turn this into your plan
Three questions, then every Utah deadline lands on your calendar with reminders.
Make your voting planCompiled from official state sources, vote.gov, and Ballotpedia (2026 calendars). Rules occasionally change — when it matters, confirm with the Utah election office. Found an error? Tell us.