THE DEMOCRACY MOVEMENT IN Utah
MAKE AN IMPACT FOR DEMOCRACY
Democracy starts with each of us—and together, we can make a major impact when we speak up for what’s right. We know the ultimate power in a democracy is the people. We are powerful, fearless, ordinary Americans working together to build a democracy that works for us all.
Take action! Join in the democracy work of the organizations below:
- ACLU of Utah
- Alliance for a Better Utah
- Better Boundaries Utah
- League of Women Voters of Utah
- NAACP Utah
- Voterise Utah
VISIT A ‘ONE-STOP-SHOP’ FOR ELECTION INFO: VOTE411.ORG FOR UTAH
VOTE411 is a “one-stop-shop” for election information created by League of Women Voters. Get your Personalized Voting Information to find your polling place, see what’s on your ballot, check your voter registration, learn ID requirements, and much more!
VOLUNTEER AT THE POLLS IN UTAH
An online portal developed by the Fair Elections Center to share state by state information on poll worker requirements and applications for each state.
LEARN WHERE THE POLITICAL MONEY COMES FROM IN UTAH
A searchable database by Open Secrets with profiles showing you who’s making the big political contributions in your state, as well as where the money’s coming from.
LEARN HOW DEMOCRACY REFORMS BECOME LAW IN UTAH
Twenty-six states, including Utah & DC, allow citizen-led ballot initiatives and have a process for citizens to get measures on the ballot to be voted on to become law. This means that a group of citizens may place a measure on the ballot through gathering signatures, and, in some states, getting legislative approval once the set number of signatures is reached. LEARN MORE!
Utah DEMOCRACY REFORM AT THE NATIONAL LEVEL IS POSSIBLE TOO!
Learn more about the Freedom to Vote Act.
Urgent Action
Calling on Utahns to protect our voting rights!
Utah has always provided convenient and accessible voting options for it’s residents. Unfortunately, there are some that are working to hinder our voting rights! Sign the petition below to join the Let Utah Vote Coalition in calling on our elected leaders to defend VOTING RIGHTS!
Join us today! Help restore safe elections to Utah!
ACT NOW! Help us ensure safe elections in UTAH. Our right to vote should not be up for discussion. Sign the petition to safeguard our democratic rights!
Success Stories
How Recent Elections Impacted New Utah Voting Laws
Several new Utah voting laws were passed in 2021, including one measure that requires paid signature gatherers for initiatives and referenda to be paid hourly and another law that makes it harder for voters to affiliate with a political party close to a primary election.
ACLU Youtube Series on Voting Legislation in Utah
Did you know that 94% of Utahns voted by mail in the 2020 election? Several bills are seeking to change Utah elections and how you vote are in contention at the Utah Legislature this year–including legislation that will eliminate vote-by-mail for the entire state. In this Youtube series, Nikila Venugopal, the ACLU of Utah’s Director of Campaigns, walks us through three important bills.