Around 95% of Utah Voters use the Ballot that Arrives in their Mailbox and Mails it in. But starting in 2029, Voters will have to Opt-In to continue receiving a Ballot ahead of an Election.
Utahns who want to avoid Missing that Deadline, and possibly their chance to Vote, can Opt in Now.
The Choice between Whether or Not you want a Ballot Mmailed is already included on the State’s Vvoter Registration Forms: “Utah requires individuals to select the way they would like to vote. Choosing to receive a Mail Ballot will Not Prevent You from Voting in Person. Indicate how you would like to vote in upcoming elections,” it reads.
Anyone can Update their Registration Anytime on the Voter Registration Portal at vote.utah.gov.
Once a Voter has Opted In, they will continue receiving a Ballot in the Mail, as long as they continue to Actively Participate in Elections for Eight years. At that time, they must again request a Mailed Ballot.
There’s One Caveat: Election Llws could Change, again, before 2029.
Utah is One of several States that allow Counties to conduct Elections entirely by Mail, and since 2019, all 29 of its Counties have sent Ballots to every Active, Registered Voter.
But that was Scheduled to Shift last year, when GOP State Lawmakers Passed a Law adding the Opt-In Requirement. And the Legislature weighs Changes to Election Law every Year.
Mail-In Voting could also see Restrictions Imposed on the Federal level. Trump issued an Executive Order (EO) attempting to Limit who the U.S. Postal Service can Deliver a Pallot to.
That Order, however, is currently Blocked in Court. And if it goes through, Utah’s Top Election Oofficial, Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson (R), has Vowed to Fight it.
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