Participatory Democracy & Voting Rights

Voting is the cornerstone of our democracy and a fundamental right upon which all our civil liberties rest. Through legislation, litigation, and voter education, the ACLU of Utah works to protect and expand Americans' freedom to vote, strives to keep Utah's public officials accountable, and to ensure that everyone's voice in Utah is heard.

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2024 Election Guide

Voting is the cornerstone of our democracy and a fundamental right upon which all our civil liberties rest. Through legislation, litigation, and voter education, the ACLU of Utah works to protect and expand Americans' freedom to vote, strives to keep Utah's public officials accountable, and to ensure that everyone's voice in Utah is heard.

The Latest

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SCOTUS Decision: Supreme Court Strikes Down Louisiana Map and Destroys Key Voting Rights Act Provision

As a result, Black voters and other voters of color could face the elimination of districts across the country that have provided fair representation.
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Joint Statement From the League of Women Voters of Utah, ACLU of Utah, and ACLU Voting Rights Project 

Plaintiffs Ask Court to Reject DOJ’s Unlawful Demand for Full Access to Utah Voter Rolls
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League of Women Voters of Utah, ACLU of Utah, ACLU Voting Rights Project File Motion To Protect Utah Voters’ Privacy

Motion seeks to protect voters from the Trump administration’s demand for sensitive Utah voter data.
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Veto Letter to Governor Cox on HB209

The ACLU of Utah strongly urges Governor Cox to veto House Bill 209, Voting Amendments.
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Mar 19, 2026

U.S. v Deidre Henderson and Utah

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Jan 30, 2025

Amicus Brief in Menzies, et. al v. Utah Dept. of Corrections, et. al

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Nov 01, 2023

Amicus Brief in Natalie R. v. Utah

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Sep 14, 2023

Amicus Brief in Vote America v. Schwab