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Voter Registration
| Pre-COVID | During 2020 | 2021 Legislative Activity | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Method | In person, mail, online. | HB3006 (only applicable to the 2020 regular primary election) cancelled all in-person registration for the June 30, 2020 primary. | HB0097 (passed) prevents voters from switching their political party affiliation after March 31 of an election year. |
| Deadline | In person; 7 days before Election Day. Mail; postmarked 30 days before Election Day. Online; 11 days before Election Day. | No Changes | No Legislative Activity |
| Automatic | No | No Changes | No Legislative Activity |
| Same Day | Yes; same-day registrants must vote by provisional ballot. | No Changes | No Legislative Activity |
Absentee Ballot Application
| Pre-COVID | During 2020 | 2021 Legislative Activity | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excuse | No excuse required | No Changes | No Legislative Activity |
| Automatic | Yes; Utah is one of five "all-mail election" states. | SB6007 (only applicable to the 2020 regular general election) further facilitated and encouraged Utah's voting "primarily" by mail. | No Legislative Activity |
| Deadline | Thursday before Election Day. | HB3006 (only applicable to the 2020 regular primary election) extended the postmark deadline for mail-in ballots (set for June 19, 2020) to June 30, 2020 | No Legislative Activity |
| Valid for X# of Cycles | 1 | No Changes | No Legislative Activity |
Absentee Ballot Return (other than by mail)
| Pre-COVID | During 2020 | 2021 Legislative Activity | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Voter ID | Either photo ID or two documents that display name and prove residence in state. | No Changes | No Legislative Activity |
| In Person | Yes | HB3006 (only applicable to the 2020 regular primary election) cancelled all in-person voting for the June 30, 2020 primary. SB6007 (only applicable to the 2020 regular general election) required counties to provide in-person voting by traditional or outdoor voting. | No Legislative Activity |
| Drop Box | Available throughout state, at least one in every county. | No Changes | No Legislative Activity |
| Return Deadline | 8PM on Election Day | No Changes | No Legislative Activity |
Ballot Harvesting
| Pre-COVID | During 2020 | 2021 Legislative Activity | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prohibited | No | No Changes | No Legislative Activity |
| Limited 3rd Party | Not prohibited | No Changes | No Legislative Activity |
| Paid Political Operatives | Not prohibited | SB6007 (only applicable to the 2020 regular general election) restricted third-party collection/return of absentee ballots in most instances to individuals sharing a household with the voter. | No Legislative Activity |
Early Voting
| Pre-COVID | During 2020 | 2021 Legislative Activity | |
|---|---|---|---|
| By Mail | Yes | Facilitated and encouraged by SB6007 (only applicable to the 2020 regular general election). | No Legislative Activity |
| In Person | Yes | HB3006 (only applicable to the 2020 regular primary election) cancelled all in-person voting for the June 30, 2020 primary. | No Legislative Activity |
Voter Identification - Absentee Ballot
| Pre-COVID | During 2020 | 2021 Legislative Activity | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Signature Verification | Yes | No Changes | No Legislative Activity |
| Witness Statement | No | No Changes | No Legislative Activity |
| Other | - | - | - |
| Cure Process | Yes | No Changes | No Legislative Activity |
Voter Identification - In Person
| Pre-COVID | During 2020 | 2021 Legislative Activity | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Photo ID | Required, but with alternatives. | No Changes | No Legislative Activity |
| Other Options | If voter has no photo ID, voter may use two current documents that verify name and address. | No Changes | No Legislative Activity |
| Provisional Ballots | Used for voters whose right to vote is challenged, or who do not provide valid ID. | No Changes | No Legislative Activity |
Voting Day
| Pre-COVID | During 2020 | 2021 Legislative Activity | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hours | 7AM-8PM | No Changes | No Legislative Activity |
| Wait Time | No Legislation | No Changes | No Legislative Activity |
| Electioneering | Prohibited within 150 feet of polling places. | No Changes | No Legislative Activity |
| Other | - | - | - |
Voter Rolls
| Pre-COVID | During 2020 | 2021 Legislative Activity | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Update Frequency | At discretion of the Lieutenant Governor. | No Changes | No Legislative Activity |
| Voter Removal | Death, written request, registration in another state, moving, felony conviction, or inactivity through 2 general election cycles. | No Changes | HB0012 (passed) requires county clerks to cross-reference all death certificates against voter registration rolls and remove dead voters within 10 days. |