City’s First All Vote-by-Mail Election Held in 2015

The city’s first all vote-by-mail election, which was held on August 11, 2015, produced a record 25% voter participation for a primary election. Cedar Hills will also conduct the 2015 General Municipal Election entirely by mail. Registered voters are not required to fill out an application for the vote-by-mail ballot; each registered voter will be mailed a ballot and instructions for returing it to the city. Ballots for the General Election will be mailed out by Tuesday, October 6, 2015. Please allow up to two weeks to receive the ballot. Signed and completed ballots must be returned and clearly postmarked before Election Day, November 3, 2015, or placed in the ballot box at the Cedar Hills city office building (10246 N Canyon Road) by 8:00 p.m. on Election Day. 

If you plan to vote in the general election on November 3, 2015, please make sure you are registered to vote. Every election has certain deadlines for registration. Know what the specific dates and requirements are for your situation, so that you can be ready to cast your vote by November 3.

By-Mail Registration Deadline (October 5): Voter registration forms (available online at vote.utah.gov and at the Cedar Hills city office) must be postmarked at least 30 days before an election in order to be eligible to vote in the upcoming election.

In-Person & Online Registration Deadline (October 27): You may register online at vote.utah.gov or in-person at the County Clerk’s office, 100 E Center, Room 3100, Provo, up to seven days before election day. To register online you need to have a current Utah driver license or ID card. The voter registration website may also be used to change your name, address, or party affiliation.

Vote-by-mail (absentee) ballots will be mailed to registered voters on Oct. 6 (28 days before election day). Please allow up to two weeks to receive the ballot in the mail. Questions may be directed to the city recorder, Colleen Mulvey, at cmulvey@cedarhills.org or by calling 801-785-9668, ext. 503. 

Questions regarding voter registration and all by-mail voting may be directed to Colleen Mulvey, Cedar Hills city recorder, 10246 N Canyon Road, Cedar Hills, Utah 84062, (801)785-9668, ext. 503, e-mail: cmulvey@cedarhills.org.

Frequently Asked Questions

The City of Cedar Hills will conduct the 2015 Primary and General Municipal Elections entirely by mail. Here are some Frequently Asked Questions about the vote-by-mail process.

The Path of Your Ballot

Beginning with the required voter registration and ending with the posting of the election results, this informative graphic, The Path of Your Vote-by-Mail Ballot, will help you understand the steps of voting by mail and feel confident that the vote-by-mail process is secure and accurate.