Vote in Utah

The most common way to get involved in politics is to vote. But few actually do. It can be challenging to figure out where and when to vote, assuming you have registered, much less get any information on the candidates. And if you are already pressed for time, there is a large chance it just won't happen.

From my own experience, the following links have been very helpful to me to know how and where to vote.

If you need to register to vote, you can do so though your county office. In Utah County, you can find the form here: http://www.co.utah.ut.us/Dept/ClerkAud/Elections/VoterReg.asp

If you are already registered but want to know where to vote, that can also be found online via the State Elections Office: http://gva1.utah.gov/elections/polling.aspx This link will also tell you what precinct you are in. You should also get a voter registration card in the mail containing this same information as well.

As far as learning about the candidates or issues up for a vote, I recommend doing a Google search for each one individually. Some candidates even have their own websites.

Local newspapers can also provide information on candidates and issues, but they are sometimes biased, so I recommend reading more than one. The most prominent newspspers in my area are:

The Daily Herald: http://www.harktheherald.com/
The Deseret News: http://www.deseretnews.com/
The Salt Lake Tribune: http://www.sltrib.com/

Getting Involved in Utah Politics

I have created this blog out of a desire to increase political involvement in Utah. My job is to make it easier for the regular Joe or Jane to navigate Utah politics. About a year ago, I decided to do my duty and vote, so I tried to find out who all my elected representatives were--it took hours just to find names, much less anything about them!! As a result, I want to have a place where fellow Utahns can find information quickly. Therefore, I will be creating a condensed list of ways to get educated and involved as well as notify you of upcoming events. We might even try to explain upcoming legislative bills into plain language!

I welcome any suggestions or requests for information.