Residents of Carbon County are reminded that April 1st is the deadline to change or update their political party affiliation if they want to vote in a party’s primary that requires affiliation.
Primary election rules vary by party:
- Some parties, like the Republican Party, hold closed primaries, meaning you must be registered with that party by April 1st to receive that party’s ballot.
- Other parties, like the Democratic Party, hold open primaries, meaning any registered voter—including those who are unaffiliated or registered with another party—can request a ballot without changing affiliation.
Voters are encouraged to review party rules and confirm their voter registration status before April 1st to ensure they can participate in the June 23rd primary according to the rules of the party they choose.
Voters can check or update their voter registration, including party affiliation, by visiting vote.utah.gov. The website is available 24 hours a day and provides step-by-step instructions.
Utah election law governing voter registration and affiliation changes is outlined in Utah Code Title 20A, Chapter 2, Section 107, which establishes the April 1st deadline and related requirements.
For questions or assistance, please contact the Carbon County Clerk’s Office at 435‑636‑3200, or visit the office in the Carbon County Administration Building, 751 E 100 N, Price.
April 1st is the deadline. Changes made after this date will not apply to the June 23rd primary election.