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2026 General Election: Voter Registration and Important Dates
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October 15, 2026
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The 2026 General Election will be held Tuesday, November 3. Utah residents can check their voter registration, update their information, or register to vote through the state's online voter registration portal.
Residents who have recently moved, changed their legal name, or want to update their party affiliation can review and update their information through the state’s online voter registration system.
Important Election Deadlines
For the November 3 General Election, keep these dates in mind:
October 13: Mail and absentee ballots may begin to be sent to voters.
October 20: In-person early voting begins.
October 23 at 5 PM: Voter registration deadline. Registration must be received by the county clerk.
October 27: Last day to send mail and absentee ballots.
November 2: Deadline for registered military and overseas voters to request an absentee ballot.
November 3: General Election Day.
November 10–17: County canvass period, when county election boards review and certify election results.
November 23: Statewide canvass of multi-county offices.
Voters who miss the October 23 registration deadline may still register and vote provisionally in person, according to the state's 2026 election calendar. Contact your county clerk for information about registration and voting requirements.
Register or Update Your Information
Utah residents can register or update their voter registration online using a valid Utah driver license or state ID. Voters can also register by mail or in person through their county clerk’s office or a Driver License Division office.
Register or update your voter information
Check your voter registration status and polling location
Learn more about voter registration and election information
How to Vote
Utah voters have several options for casting a ballot:
By mail: Eligible active registered voters who wish to receive a mail ballot can complete and return it according to the instructions provided.
Ballot drop box: Return a completed mail ballot to a designated secure drop box.
Early voting: Vote in person at an early voting location.
Election Day: Vote in person at an Election Day Vote Center.
Voters who vote in person must present current, valid identification. Check your county clerk’s website for local voting locations, hours, and ballot return information.
Track Your Ballot
Voters can sign up for ballot notifications through Track My Ballot. Notifications can provide updates when a ballot is mailed, received by the county clerk, and counted.
Find Candidate and Ballot Information
Before voting, residents can review available election information to learn about candidates and ballot issues.
Candidate profiles: Available at Vote.Utah.gov.
Sample ballots: Available through your county clerk’s website.
Judicial information: Information about judges on the ballot is available through the Utah Judicial Performance Evaluation Commission.
Local ballot issues: Review information about issues appearing on your ballot before Election Day.
Who Can Register to Vote?
To register to vote in Utah, you must:
Be a U.S. citizen.
Be a Utah resident for at least 30 days immediately preceding Election Day.
Be at least 18 years old on or before Election Day, with an exception for certain 17-year-olds who will be 18 by the General Election.
For questions about voter registration or election requirements, contact the Lieutenant Governor’s Office at 801-538-1041 or visit Vote.Utah.gov.
