Source: https://www.acluutah.org/resources/articles-position-papers/item/1470-2018-utah-voter-empowerment-guide
Timestamp: 2019-04-25 19:57:08+00:00

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The ACLU doesn't endorse or oppose any candidate or party, but we believe voting is the cornerstone of our democracy and a fundamental right upon which all our civil liberties rest. This information is designed to help you protect your own right to vote.
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Mail ballots are mailed to voters: around October 16, 2018. Note: Some counties do not offer mail ballots except for absentee ballots which you must request from your county clerk's office.
In-person early voting: October 23, 2018 through November 2, 2018 Note: Early voting dates and times vary by county. Please contact your county clerk's office or visit www.vote.utah.gov to learn the exact dates, locations and times for early voting.
October 9, 2018: last day to register to vote by mailing in a registration form.
October 30, 2018: last day to register to vote online or at your county clerk's office.
Vote before Election Day, using early voting or by-mail voting.
If you plan to vote at the polls, locate your polling place at least 30 days before the election.
Vote early in the day to avoid the last-minute rush.
Bring a valid form of photo identification or two different forms of identification that show your name and current address like a utility bill or bank statement.
Most counties in Utah will use vote-by-mail this year. Mail-in ballots will be sent out in early October and must be returned by the Monday before Election Day. Tip: You can mail back your ballot without a stamp—every county will cover the cost of postage whether it is pre-paid or not. You can also request an absentee ballot before October 30 by submitting an application at www.vote.utah.gov.
You can become familiar with all of the Utah laws covering elections and voting at this Utah Government web page.
Allows voters who fail to return absentee ballots in two general elections to be removed from the absentee voter list; those voters would need to then request an absentee ballot in the future.
Can I vote in Utah?
(3) you’ll be at least 18 years old on Election Day.
Can I vote if I’m a student?
You can register to vote at whatever address you regard as your principal place of residence. This can be your school address or your home address.
Can I vote if I’ve been convicted of a crime?
If you were convicted of a misdemeanor in Utah, you can vote, but you have to vote by mail if you’re currently in jail.
If you were convicted of a felony in Utah, you can vote if you’re not currently incarcerated.
If you were convicted of a state or federal felony in another state, you can vote in Utah if your right to vote was restored in the state of your conviction.
Can I vote if I’m homeless?
You don’t need a home to register, but you do have to identify a place of residence (which can be a street corner, a park, a shelter, or any other place where you usually stay). You also have to identify a mailing address. You may want to use the address of a local advocacy organization, shelter, or outreach center, or anywhere else willing to accept mail on your behalf.
(1) Beginning in 2018, the Utah Department of Motor Vehicles is initiating automatic voter registration that requires individuals who apply for, or renew their driver’s license, to choose whether to also be registered to vote.
(4) When you apply for services at the Drivers License Division, Division of Workforce Services, Utah State Department of Health, Women, Infant and Children (WIC) Offices, the Division of Services for People with Disabilities, the Department of Rehabilitation, and public colleges and universities. You may also be able to register at many other state and federal offices and agencies.
In person on Election Day, however you will be asked to vote by provisional ballot.
If you register by mail, your registration form must be postmarked by October 9, 2018.
If you register online or in person at your county clerk’s office, the deadline is October 30, 2018.
Can I register to vote on Election Day if I miss the deadline to register?
Yes, thanks to a bill passed by the Utah legislature in 2018 you can register to vote—and cast a ballot—on Election Day in every county in the state of Utah.
If you register to vote and cast a ballot on Election Day, you will be asked to vote via a provisional ballot—but your vote will still count the same as all the other votes.
Regular voter registration qualifications still apply. You can register if you meet all of the following qualifications: (1) you’re a U.S. citizen; (2) you will have been a resident of Utah for at least 30 days on Election Day; and (3) you’ll be at least 18 years old on Election Day.
You have to re-register every time you move or change your name.
If you moved to Utah from another state and didn’t re-register you can register in person during early voting or on Election Day, however you will be asked to vote by provisional ballot.
If you moved within Utah and didn’t re-register, you’ll have to cast a provisional ballot. Your ballot will only be counted if election officials determine after the election that you were eligible to vote.
If you moved after the registration deadline, call your county clerk’s office as soon as possible to find out where to vote.
You can check your registration status online at www.vote.utah.gov/ or by calling your county clerk.
Yes. Any registered voter can vote before Election Day by casting an absentee ballot or by casting a ballot in person at an early voting center provided your county has early voting.
The early voting period begins October 23, 2018 through November 2, 2018. Check www.vote.utah.gov, your local newspaper or call your county clerk for the hours and location of an early voting center near you.
You can also apply for a by-mail and vote your ballot in person at your county clerk’s office until the close of business on October 30, 2018.
If you have any questions please contact your county clerk’s office.
To be counted, your absentee ballot must be postmarked no later than postmarked no later than November 5, 2018.
When are the polls open on Election Day?
Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. You have the right to vote if you’re in line or inside your polling place when the polls close. Utah Code Ann. § 20A-1-302.
Can I get time off from work to vote?
Maybe. If your work schedule would prevent you from voting in person while the polls are open, you have the right to take time off from work (up to two hours of which must be paid time off) in order to vote. You have to give your employer notice of your need to take time off, and your employer has the right to specify which hours you get to take. Utah Code Ann. § 20A-3-103.
On Election Day, you have to vote at the polling place to which you’re assigned.
Your assigned polling place will be listed on the voter instruction card that you should receive in the mail when you register.
If you don’t have your card, you can call your county clerk’s office or look up your polling place online at http://vote.utah.gov/.
Can I take election materials with me into my polling place?
Yes. You can take written or printed election materials with you as long as they’re for your own use in casting your ballot. Examples include a sample ballot, a voter guide, or this card. But you’re not allowed to show or distribute these materials to anyone else within 150 feet of your polling place, and you may not be allowed to wear campaign clothing, stickers, or buttons in your polling place unless you cover them up. Utah Code Ann. § 20A-3-501.
What if my polling place is not accessible?
If you find this out before Election Day, call your county clerk right away and ask for an alternative accessible location. You have the right to an accessible polling place and an accessible voting machine. Utah Code Ann. § 20A-5-403.
Otherwise, bring one or more people to assist you. You have the right to have anyone you choose assist You as long as the person is not your employer, an agent of your employer, or an officer or agent of your labor union.
If you vote in San Juan County, you have the right to assistance in Navajo and Ute languages. Poll workers are required to offer this assistance to you. If they don’t, tell a poll worker that you want assistance in one of these languages. You’re entitled to translation of all ballots and other election materials.
If assistance in your language isn’t required where you vote, you have the right to bring an interpreter with you to the polls or to get assistance in your language from anyone you choose, including a poll worker, as long as the person is not your employer, an agent of your employer, or an officer or agent of your labor union. A county may also chose to voluntarily provide election materials in languages other than English, such as Salt Lake County, which provides materials in Spanish.
If you need help because of a physical disability or because you can’t read the ballot, tell a poll worker when you get to your polling place. You have the right to vote on an accessible voting machine. You also have the right to have anyone you choose assist you in the voting booth, including a poll worker, as long as the person is not your employer, an agent of your employer, or an officer or agent of your labor union. Utah Code Ann. § 20A-3-108.
If you need instructions on how to use the voting equipment, ask a poll worker for help. Poll workers are required to help you at any time you ask—even after you’ve entered the voting booth. Utah Code Ann. § 20A-3-109.
Do I have to show ID?
Yes, identification is required. Utah Code Ann. § 20A-3-104.
What are the accepted forms of ID?
(2) two different forms of identification without a photo that show your name and current address. Utah Code Ann. § 20A-1-102.
 Additionally, each of the following is by itself a valid form of ID for voting purposes: a valid United States military identification card, a Bureau of Indian Affairs card or a tribal treaty card. Utah Code Ann. § 20A-1-102.
What if I don’t have any ID?
Ask for a provisional ballot. You have the right to vote by provisional ballot even if you don’t have ID with you when you vote. Utah Code Ann. § 20A-3-105.5.
What are common problems with voting and elections?
First, ask a poll worker to check the list again and to confirm that you’re at the right polling place for your address.
If you’re at the right polling place but your name isn’t on the voter list, ask for a provisional ballot. You have the right to cast a provisional ballot even if your name isn’t on the voter list. Utah Code Ann. § 20A-3-105.5.
What if I go to the wrong polling place?
Go to the right polling place. You can ask a poll worker to help you find the polling place where you’re registered. You can also call your county clerk’s office or look up your polling place online at http://vote.utah.gov/.
If you can’t figure out where you’re registered, go to the polling place that you think is most likely to be the right one for your address and ask for a provisional ballot. You have the right to cast a provisional ballot even if you’re not sure that you’re at the right polling place.
What if someone challenges my right to vote?
If you bring an accepted form of ID with your current address, you may be able to resolve the challenge at the polling place and cast a regular ballot.
If you can’t resolve the challenge, ask for a provisional ballot. Your provisional ballot will only be counted if election officials determine after the election that you were eligible to vote. Utah Code Ann. § 20A-3-202.
Tell a poll worker right away. If the poll worker is the problem, tell a poll watcher, call your county clerk’s office, call the national ACLU Voter Protection Hotline at (877) 523-2792 or one of the election hotline numbers listed at the end of this card, or make a complaint online at Utah Voting and Polling Place Intake Form.
What if I make a mistake on my ballot or the voting machine malfunctions?
Tell a poll worker before you cast your vote. If your voting machine malfunctions, you can request a different machine.
First, ask for the person in charge of your polling place. He or she can handle most routine complaints that arise on Election Day. Candidates, political parties, and nonprofit groups may also have poll watchers at your polling place who might be able to assist you. If any of those people ask you who you voted for, or if they can’t resolve your complaint, call your county clerk’s office or the Lieutenant Governor.
You can also call call the national ACLU Voter Protection Hotline at (877) 523-2792, one of the election hotline numbers listed at the bottom of this page or file a complaint online with the ACLU of Utah.
Who can help if I have problems registering or voting?

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