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Poll Monitoring Observation Form

The ACLU of Utah wants to assure that each vote cast in Utah is counted accurately and equally. It is also important that election laws are applied uniformly throughout the state. Please take this form with you to your polling place and record your observations on the following items.

Your name:


Email: (required)


Address:

City/State/Zip:


Phone(s):

What time did you arrive at the polling place?

What time did you leave the polling place?

Voter polling place address:

your polling place located in a public building?

Yes No

If not, where is it located?



Are designated handicapped parking spaces available and visible?

Yes No

Is the polling place accessible by wheelchair?

Yes No


Are judges asking voters to show photo ID before voting?
(Utah law does not require photo ID except in limited circumstances.)

Yes No

If they ask for ID, what are the reasons given by the judges?

Are any individuals unable to vote due to a disability or a language barrier?

Yes No

If a voter is in the wrong precinct, is s/he directed to the correct polling place?

Yes No

Are uniformed officers present at the polling place?

Yes No

If yes, are they questioning specific voters?

Yes No

Are they public officers or private security?



Are flyers from the Division of Homeland Security posted?

Yes No

Do the polling judges have access to the County Clerk’s centralized voter registration records? (You will have to ask the judges this question.)

Yes No

If a voter’s name is not on the precinct register and the voter is in the correct precinct, does the election judge offer a provisional ballot?

Yes No

Is anyone interfering with the freedom of voters or disrupting the polling place?

Yes No

If yes, who and how?



If you are there at opening (7 AM) or closing (8 PM) time: Are the doors open at 7 AM?

Yes No

If not, what time did they open?



Are all voters who are in line at 8 PM allowed to vote?

Yes No

Are polling judges using “sister” and “brother” titles when addressing each other and voters?

Yes No

Are there problems with voting machines?

Yes No

If yes, describe the problems.







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