Utahns are casting ballots today in municipal and school board races across the state, choosing mayors, city council members and local education leaders. While some cities such as Salt Lake City are using ranked choice voting for council seats, most other municipalities are using traditional ballots.

A notable change applies statewide this year: ballots must be received by county clerks by 8 p.m. on Election Day. Previously, ballots postmarked by the day before the election were accepted. Voters still holding a ballot need to use a drop box or vote center rather than mailing it.

To check which races are on your ballot, visit the Utah Lieutenant Governor’s elections site.

How to Vote Today

Ballots can no longer be mailed. However, voters can:
Use official county ballot drop boxes until 8 p.m.
Cast ballots in person at vote centers with valid identification.
Anyone already in line at 8 p.m. will still be able to vote.

Where to Vote

Salt Lake County has 29 ballot drop boxes and 19 in-person vote centers open on Election Day. A full list is available through the Salt Lake County Clerk’s Office: https://slco.org/clerk/elections/2025general
Voters in other counties can find their nearest polling or drop box location at: https://votesearch.utah.gov

ID Requirements

To vote in person, residents must show:
A valid Utah driver’s license, U.S. passport, or tribal ID, or
Two documents showing name and current address, such as a utility bill or vehicle registration.

A full list of acceptable identification is available at https://vote.utah.gov

Same-Day Voter Registration

Utah allows Election Day registration. Residents must appear in person with proper ID.

When Results Will Be Released

Unofficial early results will begin posting shortly after polls close at 8 p.m. Local news outlets will update totals throughout the night as ballots are processed.