| Who May Vote by Absentee Ballot |
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Any person who is registered to vote may vote by absentee ballot.
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| How to Apply for an Absentee Ballot |
A separate absentee ballot application must be filled out for each election. This form is available online
at the Utah Lieutenant Gorvernor's website at:
http://elections.utah.gov/absenteehow.htm.
All completed forms should be mailed to the following offices:
Regular general and primary elections (held in even-numbered years):
This application must be filed by mail or in person at the Davis County Clerk/Auditor's office.
Municipal elections (held in odd-numbered years):
This application should be filed by mail or in person in the office of the voter's city clerk or recorder.
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| Deadline to Apply for an Absentee Ballot |
For regular absentee voting, the clerk should receive the absentee ballot application no later than the Friday before the election. For overseas voters, the clerk should receive the application no later than 20 days before the election. Individuals voting an absentee ballot in the office of their clerk or recorder must apply for and cast the ballot no later than the Friday before the election.
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| Deadline for Returning the Absentee Ballot |
An absentee ballot is only valid if it is clearly
postmarked before (not on) election day and received in the county
clerk's office before noon on the day of the official canvass. The
official canvass for the general election is held the Monday after the election.
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| For More Information |
For more information about obtaining and voting an
absentee ballot, contact your county clerk or the State Elections Office.
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