When did utah start vote by mail

Utah began conducting elections by mail in 2013, with the first all-mail election held on November 5, 2013. Prior to that, Utah had a hybrid system, where some elections were conducted by mail, while others were held in-person at polling stations.

The decision to transition to an all-mail election system was made in 2012, when the Utah Legislature passed a bill authorizing the use of mail-in ballots for all elections. The bill was signed into law by Governor Gary Herbert on March 23, 2012.

The first all-mail election in Utah was held on November 5, 2013, and it was a success, with over 80% of registered voters casting ballots. Since then, Utah has continued to conduct all-mail elections, with some exceptions for in-person voting at polling stations for certain types of elections, such as municipal elections.

Utah's all-mail election system has been praised for increasing voter turnout and reducing costs associated with conducting elections. It has also been recognized as a model for other states to follow.