Summit County voting guide: Ballots mail Oct. 13, key dates to know before Election Day

From registration deadlines to ballot drop boxes, Summit County Clerk Malena Stevens says voters should plan ahead to make sure their ballots are counted

SUMMIT COUNTY, Utah — Ballots for the Nov. 3 general election will begin heading to Summit County voters on Oct. 13, starting three weeks of registration deadlines, early voting, and ballot returns leading up to Election Day.

Summit County Clerk Malena Stevens said the most important message for voters is simple: know the deadlines, and make sure your ballot reaches the county on time.

Active registered voters will automatically receive a ballot by mail beginning Oct. 13, according to the Summit County Clerk’s Office.

Oct. 23: Voter registration deadline

Friday, Oct. 23, is the deadline for someone who is not registered to vote to register and have a ballot mailed. The county clerk must receive registration by 5 p.m.

Missing that deadline does not mean an eligible voter loses the opportunity to vote.

“I want everyone to know that even if you miss the voter registration deadline, you can still vote in person provisionally during early voting or on Election Day,” Stevens said. “Provisional voting means that you register to vote when you cast your ballot, and county staff will review your eligibility to vote in Summit County before counting your ballot. It’s a great option for people who, for whatever reason, haven’t registered, but who qualify to vote.”

Oct. 27: Deadline to request a mailed ballot

Tuesday, Oct. 27, is the final day to request a ballot by mail. Stevens said that deadline is especially relevant for registered voters who previously chose not to receive a ballot by mail and now want one mailed to them.

The state lists the ballot-request deadline as 5 p.m. Oct. 27.

Oct. 28-31: Early voting in Summit County

Summit County will offer in-person early voting Wednesday, Oct. 28, through Saturday, Oct. 31.

At the Summit County Courthouse Clerk’s Office, 60 N. Main St. in Coalville, voting will be available from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Friday and from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday.

At the Sheldon Richins Building, 1885 W. Ute Blvd. in Kimball Junction, voting will be available from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. each of the four days.

Nov. 3: Election Day

Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3. Summit County polling locations will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., and any Summit County voter may vote at any county polling location, regardless of precinct.

Election Day voting will be available at:

• Coalville City Hall, 10 N. Main St., Coalville
• Summit County Library, Kamas Branch, 110 N. Main St., Kamas
• Sheldon Richins Building, 1885 W. Ute Blvd., Park City
• Summit County Health Department at Quinn’s Junction, 650 Round Valley Drive, Park City

Don’t wait too long to mail a ballot

One change voters should watch is the deadline for returning ballots.

For the Nov. 3 election, mailed ballots must arrive at the Summit County Clerk’s Office by 8 p.m. on Election Day. A ballot deposited in an official drop box must also be in the box by 8 p.m.

Stevens is encouraging voters not to leave that timing to chance.

“We’re encouraging everyone to put their ballots in a drop box to make sure we receive them by 8:00 p.m. on Election Day,” Stevens said. “Every election, there are ballots that are mailed back to our office that we can’t count because we receive them after this deadline. The law doesn’t give us any flexibility to count them after 8:00 p.m. on Election Day.”

Summit County has designated 11 official ballot drop-box locations throughout the county, including the Park City Library, Summit County Health Department at Quinn’s Junction, Sheldon Richins Building, Jeremy Ranch Park & Ride, The Market at Park City and locations in Coalville, Kamas, Oakley, Francis and Henefer. Many are available 24 hours a day. Voters can check the county election website for current addresses, hours, and any changes before returning a ballot. Utah.gov

‘Every vote truly does matter’

Stevens said recent Summit County elections remind everyone that a small number of votes can determine a local race.

“I want to reiterate how much your vote counts,” Stevens said. “In Summit County we have had several cycles of close elections; the Park City mayoral election in 2025 was only 7 votes apart, and the 2026 County Council primary races were only 15 and 50 votes apart. Every vote truly does matter, so make sure you vote and put it in a drop box to make sure we get it in time!”

Official results back up those numbers. After a recount, Ryan Dickey received 1,706 votes to Jack Rubin’s 1,699 in the 2025 Park City mayoral race.

In this year’s Democratic Summit County Council primaries, Christie Babalis defeated John Kucera 436-386 in District 4 by 50 votes. In District 5, Canice Harte defeated Meredith Reed, 361-346, by 15 votes.

Voters can check their registration status, view sample ballots, and find voting information through Vote.Utah.gov or the Summit County Clerk’s election page. You can also reach the Summit County Elections Office at 435-336-3040 or elections@summitcountyutah.gov.