Current Election Information
2026 Election Cycle
Download Full 2026 Election Calendar (PDF)Candidate Filing
State & Local School Board
Jan 2 – Jan 8, 2026
State Legislature
Jan 2 – Jan 8, 2026
US House Candidates1
Mar 9 – Mar 13, 2026
Unaffiliated Candidates2
June 15 by 5:00 PM
Write-In Filing
Aug 28 by 5:00 PM
- (1) US Congressional candidates may file intent to gather signatures from Jan 2 – Mar 13, 2026.
- (2) Unaffiliated Candidates: County clerks may take up to 30 days to verify signatures on a submitted Certificate of Nomination. Unaffiliated candidates should coordinate with clerks to ensure Certificates will be verified prior to the June 15th Declaration of Candidacy deadline.
Registration Deadlines
Registration Deadline
June 12 by 5:00 PM
Same-Day Registration
Available June 23
Primary Election Day
Registration must be received by the county clerk by the deadline above. Voters may register in-person on Election Day with two forms of valid ID.
Regular Primary Election
Ballots Mailed
June 2
Request Ballot By
June 16 by 5:00 PM
Election Day
June 23
Active registered voters will receive a ballot in the mail automatically. Return by mail or drop box.
In odd numbered years, Utah holds municipal elections, including most special district elections. Federal, state, and county elections occur in even numbered years. The lieutenant governor is the election official for all statewide elections and the county clerk of each county is the election official for elections in that county. 20A-1-102(26)(a) & (b)
For more information regarding the 2026 elections, please contact your designated election official.