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1. Who is eligible to vote?

In order to vote in the State of Utah (and thereby Grand County), you must be registered. To register to vote in Utah, you must: 1. Be a citizen of the United States 2. Reside in Utah for at least 30 days immediately before the next election 3. Be at least 18 years old on or before the next election

2. Am I registered to vote? Is my information updated?

You can verify your voter registration by calling the Grand County Elections office at (435) 259-4125, or search for your voter profile at vote.utah.gov. vote.utah.gov

3. I am already registered. Why would I need to register again?

If you have moved, your voter registration will NOT be automatically updated, even if you have changed your address with the Post Office, Driver License Division, or other government entity. You MUST re-register to vote with your updated address.

Also, you will need to re-register if you wish to change your party affiliation. For information on registering to vote, please click HERE

4. Where can I register to vote?

You can register in person at the Grand County Clerk’s office, by mail, or online. Regardless of the method you choose, you can get the necessary contact information, printable forms, and links on the elections page of this website. 

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5. What are the registration deadlines to vote in this election?

If you are registering to vote using a by-mail voter registration form, you must mail your completed registration form to the address on the form at least 30 days before the election to be eligible to vote in that election. You must register in person at least 8 days prior to an election to be eligible to vote in that election. If you are registering online, you must submit your registration at least 7 days prior to an election to be eligible to vote in that election. NEW: Since Grand County will be holding elections by mail, ballots will be mailed out to registered voters no later than 21 days before the election. For any voters that register AFTER the initial ballot mail-out, the Grand County Clerk/Auditor’s Office will regularly check for new registrations and mail out ballots through the online registration deadline (7 days before the election).

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6. How do municipal elections differ from county elections?

Municipal elections are held in odd-numbered years to elect the city mayor and city council members. These elections are the responsibility of the city recorder. County elections are held in even-numbered years, may include state and federal level candidates in addition to county positions. County elections are the responsibility of the county clerk. Voter registration is the responsibility of the county clerk.

7. When will I get my ballot in the mail?

Ballots will be mailed no later than 21 days before the election . After that date, the Elections Office will check systematically for new voter registrations and mail out ballots periodically up to 7 days before the election. Please note: Ballots are mailed directly from the ballot printing company in Minn NOT from the Grand County Courthouse. As such, ballots will take up to several days to arrive at your mailing address after being sent out.

8. What is the last day to mail in my ballot?

In order to be counted, your ballot must be post marked by the Monday before Election Day.

9. Can I return my ballot in person instead of using the mail?

Yes. If you prefer not to mail your ballot, you may return your ballot to the Elections Office (Grand County Clerk/Auditor) in person during our regular business hours.  You may also return your ballot in person to the Clerks office on Election Day from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM.