Utah Voter Guide 2025: How To Prepare for Election Day

Election Day in Utah is Nov. 4 — are you ready to flex those civic muscles? Here’s your guide to local voter guides, a great way to learn about the candidates on your ballot.

Where To Look

🗳️ Axios Salt Lake City

Breaks down the four Salt Lake City Council races. It lists each district, who’s running, what they’ve raised, and their positions on major issues like housing affordability. Start here if you live in Salt Lake City proper.

🗞️ The Salt Lake Tribune

This voter guide offers coverage for cities across the valley, including profiles, Q&As, and the latest election updates. It’s especially useful if you live outside of Salt Lake City.

🏙️ City Journals

A compilation of candidate information for 14 cities. It’s a great one-stop shop for comparing local priorities, like parks, zoning, and taxes.

🎤 League of Women Voters of Salt Lake

Watch recorded forums to hear directly from candidates. It’s one of the best ways to see how they respond to tough questions and think on their feet.

A Quick Checklist

• Know what’s on your ballot. Visit vote.utah.gov and enter your address to see which city races you’ll vote in.
• Read at least two guides. It’s always a good idea to cross-check candidate responses and inform yourself with more than one source.
• If your city is participating in ranked-choice voting, identify your #1 and #2 choices.
• Don’t wait until the last minute. Ensure you’re registered and know the deadlines.

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