Elections

Early voting in Utah: Where, when, and how to vote

Utahns don’t need to wait until Election Day to vote. Early voting is available through the mail and in person starting in mid-to-late October.

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Vote Here signs are posted outside the Salt Lake County Government Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, Tuesday, June 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Hannah Schoenbaum)

SALT LAKE CITY – The general election is on Nov. 3, but Utahns don’t have to wait until then to cast their votes.

How and when someone votes in Utah may depend on whether they’re already registered. To check, use the state’s voter registration website.

Haven’t registered to vote yet?

Utahns can register to vote by mail/email or online through Oct. 23. 

Voters can also register by using our built-in form below.

Utahns can also register in-person during the early voting period and on Election Day with two valid forms of identification:

  • A document that verifies your identity
  • A document that shows proof of residence

A full list of acceptable documents is available on Utah’s voter information website.

Voting early by mail

Active registered voters in Utah will have their ballots mailed out starting Oct. 13

Mail-in ballots must be received by the county clerk’s office no later than 8:00 p.m. on Election Day; otherwise they will not be counted.

Voters dropping their ballots in a drop box must deposit them no later than 8:00 p.m. on Election Day. 

Voters can find a secure drop box in their area on Utah’s voter information website.

Utahns can track their ballots via BallotTrax or by checking its status on the state’s voter website.

It’s recommended that voters mail in their ballots as early as possible to ensure it arrives before the deadline.

Voting early in-person 

Early in-person voting begins Oct. 20 and goes through Oct. 30.

Dates and locations for in-person voting vary by county. Contact your county clerk to learn more. 


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  • Sam Herrera is the political correspondent for Utah Junction.

    Born and raised in Salt Lake City, Sam covers the issues Utahns care about. From the Great Salt Lake and affordable housing to new legislation and updates on what residents are doing to help their communities, she’s got you covered.

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