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Utah election dates and voting deadlines for 2026

Utah 2026 election dates. Find mail ballot deadlines, county early voting schedules, and same-day registration options. Official sources included.

Next listed election: November 3, 2026

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Registration and ways to vote

Choose the voting method that works for you. Deadlines depend on that method. Check the time and delivery requirements, not just the date. Military, overseas, and emergency voting may have separate rules.

01

Register

Register online with a Utah license or ID, submit a paper form, or visit your county clerk. After the regular cutoff, bring the required documents to register and vote provisionally in person. Review current identity and eligibility requirements.

  • In-person registration receipt deadline

    Your county clerk must receive your registration by 5 p.m. October 23. Later registration with provisional voting remains available in person.

    Official deadline source
  • Mail registration receipt deadline

    Your county clerk must receive your registration by 5 p.m. October 23. Later registration with provisional voting remains available in person.

    Official deadline source
  • Online registration receipt deadline

    Your county clerk must receive your registration by 5 p.m. October 23. Later registration with provisional voting remains available in person.

    Official deadline source
  • Registration with provisional voting through Election Day

    Register and vote provisionally at an early-voting or Election Day location with the required identification. Check the state’s document requirements before visiting.

    Official deadline source
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Source review: 2026-10-19

02

Vote early

County schedules within October 20–30; some extend through November 2

  • Early-voting period begins: check county schedule

    The statutory period begins October 20. Actual opening days and hours vary by county; use the official location lookup.

    Official deadline source
  • Regular early-voting period ends

    The regular period ends at 5 p.m. October 30. Counties may extend early voting through November 2; check your county’s actual schedule.

    Official deadline source
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Source review: 2026-10-19

03

Vote by mail

Active registered voters automatically receive a ballot. Keep your mailing address current; ballots are not forwarded. Sign the return envelope and return it early enough to arrive by Election Day.

  • Absentee ballot issuance deadline - UOCAVA

    Ballots transmitted to UOCAVA by this day

    Official deadline source
  • Automatic mail-ballot distribution begins

    Active registered voters are sent ballots October 13–27; San Juan County may mail earlier. Check your address and contact your clerk if your ballot does not arrive.

    Official deadline source
  • Ordinary ballot request deadline

    October 27 is the last day to request a ballot for ordinary voters. Active registered voters normally receive a ballot automatically; military and overseas deadlines differ.

    Official deadline source
  • Absentee ballot request deadline - UOCAVA

    Last day for a UOCAVA voter to submit an application for an absentee ballot

    Official deadline source
  • Mail-ballot receipt deadline

    Your clerk must receive your ballot by 8 p.m. November 3. A timely postmark alone is insufficient. Use an official drop box before 8 p.m. when mailing time is short.

    Official deadline source
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Source review: 2026-10-19

04

Election Day

November 3, 2026. Poll hours: 7:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. Mountain time. Check your official ballot, voting location, and identification requirements before you go.

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Source review: 2026-10-19

Date labels compare calendar dates in Mountain time; “Today” does not mean the cutoff time has not passed. Confirm local times with your election office.

Before You Vote

Key voting questions

How can I find my polling location?

Use the Utah election office lookup or contact your local election office before Election Day.

Utah voter information lookup

Use Utah’s voter information resource to review your personal voting information.

  • Check Your Voter Registration Status
  • Check Your Polling Place Location
  • View Your Sample Ballot
  • View Early Voting Locations

Who can vote in primaries in Utah?

Utah’s 2026 Republican primary required Republican affiliation. The Democratic primary was open to all voters, regardless of affiliation. Vote in only one party’s primary; party-change and ballot-request deadlines still apply.

Page generated: October 19, 2026. Generated from structured election data and official source links. Confirm final details with state or local election officials.