How long has utah had vote by mail
Utah has had vote-by-mail (VBM) elections since 2013. In 2013, the Utah Legislature passed a bill that allowed counties to conduct elections by mail, and several counties began implementing VBM systems.
However, it wasn't until 2018 that Utah became one of the first states to conduct a statewide election entirely by mail. In that year, Utah held a primary election and a general election, both of which were conducted entirely by mail.
Since then, Utah has continued to conduct elections by mail, with some exceptions. For example, in-person voting is still available for voters who prefer to cast their ballots in person, and some counties may still conduct elections with a combination of mail-in and in-person voting.
Here's a timeline of Utah's transition to vote-by-mail:
- 2013: The Utah Legislature passes a bill allowing counties to conduct elections by mail.
- 2016: Several counties in Utah begin conducting elections by mail, including Salt Lake County, Utah County, and Davis County.
- 2018: Utah holds a primary election and a general election, both of which are conducted entirely by mail.
- 2019: Utah becomes one of the first states to conduct a statewide election entirely by mail, with all 29 counties participating.
- 2020: Utah continues to conduct elections by mail, with some exceptions.
It's worth noting that Utah's vote-by-mail system is considered one of the most successful in the country, with high voter turnout and low rates of voter fraud.