For Utahns, election security is about trust. Trust that every vote counts and every election is fair. Over the last few years, the Legislature has taken meaningful steps to increase election security and build trust for Utah voters. These measures include implementing a rigorous audit process, strengthening ID requirements for voting, and ensuring that mail-in ballots are only sent to active voters. 

Recent research shows that eighty-three percent of Americans, Republicans and Democrats alike, support showing ID to vote. 

“Utah has been a leader in vote-by-mail for years, and it’s popular for good reason. We’re not changing that,” said Speaker Mike Schultz.

This session, Representative Jefferson Burton sponsored House Bill 479, which builds on what works in vote by mail by adding one simple safeguard: showing an ID when you drop your ballot off.  

That small step goes a long way toward building voter confidence. We can make sure that every vote counts and every election is fair.