Utah early voting begins Oct. 20 as registration deadline approaches

Utah's in-person early voting period begins Tuesday, Oct. 20, ahead of the Nov. 3 general election, according to the lieutenant governor's office. Locations and hours vary by county, so voters should check their county clerk's schedule. Registration must reach the clerk by Friday, Oct. 23, at 5 p.m. ^{[2] [3]}

Salt Lake County's Government Center cafeteria, 2001 S. State St., offers early voting Oct. 20–23 and Oct. 26–30, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., plus Oct. 31 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Seven additional locations open Oct. 27–30 from 3 to 7 p.m., according to the county clerk. All times are Mountain Time. Check the county's location list before traveling. ^[4]

Oct. 27 at 5 p.m. is the deadline to request a mail ballot, not the deadline to return a completed one. Voters who miss the registration deadline can still register in person at early voting or on Election Day with two forms of identification, according to the state portal. ^{[2] [3]}

Active registered voters began receiving mail ballots after mailing started Oct. 13. ^[2] Ballots must be received by 8 p.m. on Nov. 3, by drop box or mail. In Salt Lake County, ballots can also be returned to a vote center on Nov. 3. The Tribune's guide lists Salt Lake County early voting, including Saturday, Oct. 31, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; confirm current locations and hours with the county clerk before going. ^[1]

Spanish-language ballots are available only in Salt Lake County, where vote centers will also have Spanish-speaking staff. Nikila Venugopal of the Salt Lake County clerk's office said voters with questions can call 385-468-7400 to reach someone who can help in Spanish. Under federal law, voters who do not speak English well may bring someone to help them, though that person cannot be an employer or union representative. ^[1]

The ballot includes two proposed amendments to the Utah Constitution. Amendment B would require initiatives that include a tax increase to pass with 60% approval. Amendment A would remove the requirement that newspapers publish material about proposed amendments and let the Legislature decide how to distribute it. The Utah Transit Authority has announced no special election-day service, spokesman Gavin Gustafson confirmed. ^[1]