Elections

Voter Information Ranked Choice Voting 2023 Election Information

What is the closest legislative body to me?

Your Vineyard City Council is the closest legislative body to you.?They make decisions and pass ordinances that directly affect Vineyard residents. They also lobby for the city at the county, state, and federal level.

Some issues that are decided at the city level are: economic development priorities; policies regarding zoning, parking, accessory dwelling units, short-term rentals, and much more. ?

For example, back in 2009 when Vineyard was a small town of under 200 residents, the Town Council voted to create the Vineyard Redevelopment Agency, which supports the redevelopment of the Geneva Steel property. This will have a far-reaching impact on the growth and economic development of Vineyard.

Do municipal elections directly affect my daily life?

Yes, because the mayor and city council decide on funding and maintenance priorities, such as:

Parks and recreation
Infrastructure such as streets, water and sewer lines, streetlights, etc.

Public safety – law enforcement and fire department
Library services
Public transportation

One example of a funding priority set by the city council is the Center Street Overpass. ? The council decided that the overpass was a high priority and approved the funding for it to be constructed. The overpass opened in December 2020.

How are elected leaders chosen by those who vote?

If you do not vote in the municipal election, you are giving up your voice. ?Since voter turnout tends to be lower in non-presidential elections, voting in municipal elections means your vote can be even more impactful. ? With your vote, you can contribute to making your community better.

VOTING

How do I register to vote?

If you are not registered, please visit the?state website? before November 10, 2023 to vote in the Municipal General Election. You may also register in person at the Utah County Clerk's Office, which is located at:?100 E Center Street, Room 3100,?Provo, UT 84606.

We recommend that you register EARLY to receive your ballot in the mail. If you do not receive your mailed ballot you can vote provisionally on Election Day. Vineyard will not have a Ballot Pickup/Vote Center. Please check the county?website?for locations.?

What if I have moved?

To update your voter registration:
Log on to?vote.utah.gov?or

Register in person at the Utah County Clerk's Office Monday through Friday at 100 E Center Street, Room 3100,?Provo, UT.
Call the Utah County Clerk's Office at 801.851.8128 to change your address on your voter registration.
Please be aware that in order to vote in Vineyard, you must establish residency in Utah?at least 30 days before Election Day?and live in Vineyard at the time of the election.?

Deadlines to establish residency:

Primary Election: no primary election will be held this year.
General Election: October 23, 2023

What if I am temporarily living out of state?

This would be for those who move away for the winter, are in the military, living overseas, or are missionaries:

When registering to vote at?vote.utah.gov?make sure you put the temporary address as the mailing address. ?

For those who might be transferred during the election period, make sure you update your mailing address.

Missionaries: we recommend that you use your mission home address as the mailing address.?

What if I am a U.S. citizens living overseas or serving in the military?

Vineyard residents who are either temporarily or permanently overseas and all active military personnel, including their spouses and dependents, are eligible to vote by absentee ballot under the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens and Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA) and Utah Law. ?Please apply for an absentee ballot through the state website:?vote.utah.gov.?

Does the Utah County Elections office provide voters with disabilities accessible options to cast their ballot?

If you have a disability, please email their office at elections@UtahCounty.Gov or call them at 801-851-8128 for more information.

Where can I vote?

Vineyard will not have a Vote Center this year. You can go to any Vote Center in Utah County to pick up a ballot or request a replacement ballot between 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM on Election Day. Before Election Day please go to the Utah County Offices at 100 E. Center Street, Room 3100, Provo, Utah during normal business hours.?

What is a Voter Center?

A Vote Center is a place where voters can go on Election Day to:

receive answers to ballot questions
receive a replacement ballot
fill out a?provisional?ballot

Completed ballots may be dropped off at the?curbside ballot drop box located on the south side of the Vineyard City Offices' parking lot; available 24/7 from October 31 through November 21 (Election Day) at 8:00 PM.?
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You can drop your ballot in any ballot drop box in Utah County. Please check the county?website?for locations.?

Before Election Day?please contact the Utah County Elections Office to receive a replacement ballot.?
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Address:??100 E Center Street, Room 3100 in Provo
Phone:??801.851.8128
Hours:??Monday - Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Website:?http://www.utahcounty.gov/Dept/ClerkAud/Elections/index.asp
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Check your voter registration:?Vote.Utah.Gov
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BALLOTS

When will I get my ballot?

Ballots are mailed no sooner than 21 days before the election. Ballots cannot be forwarded by the post office, so make sure the county has your correct address by visiting?vote.utah.gov. Ballots will be mailed the week of October 31, 2023.

How do I submit my ballot?

After filling out your ballot, just put it in the provided envelope (one ballot per envelope), sign in the appropriate space, and seal it. Please do not sign a ballot envelope for anyone else.?

Before Election Day:

Drop off your?voted ballot in the sealed, signed envelope?in the ballot drop box located in the parking lot of the Vineyard City Offices at 125 S. Main Street. The ballot drop box will be available 24/7 from October 31 through November 21 at 8:00 PM. There is no ballot box inside the city offices.?You can drop off your ballot at any drop box located in Utah County. Please check the county?website?for locations.? ? ?? Or Mail your ballot. Ballots that are mailed must have a postmark?no later than?the Monday before the election. Check with your local post office for their hours of operation. ?Do not wait until the last minute. If you mail your ballot the day before Election Day, take it to the counter at the Post Office to ensure that you receive the correct stamped postmark date. ONLY BALLOTS POSTMARKED BEFORE ELECTION DAY WILL BE COUNTED!

On Election Day:

?DO NOT MAIL YOUR BALLOT!

Drop off your?voted ballot in the sealed, signed envelope?in the ballot drop box located in the parking lot of the Vineyard City Offices at 125 S. Main Street. The ballot drop box will be available 24/7 from October 31 through November 21 at 8:00 PM on Election Day. There is no ballot box inside the city offices. You can drop off your ballot at any drop box located in Utah County. Please check the county?website?for locations.

Can I pick up a ballot for my neighbor, child, or parent?

Ballots must be mailed to a registered voter’s registered mailing address. ?The county will not give ballots to anyone other than the registered voter.

What if I lose or never receive my ballot?

?If you have not received your ballot by Monday, November 6, please call the Utah County Clerk’s Office at 801.851.8128 the following day.?

Your voter registration will be checked to ensure that the information is correct. ?If the address is correct, a replacement ballot will be sent. ?If your information has changed, your registration will need to be updated and a new ballot will be sent.
If you still do not have a ballot on Election Day, please go to any Vote Center in Utah County between the hours of 7:00 AM and 8:00 PM. Please check the Utah County?website?for locations.

What if I make a mistake on my ballot?

Up until the Friday before the election:?
?Take your ballot to the Utah County Elections Office in Provo:
?100 E Center Street, Room 3100
?Phone: 801.851.8128

On Election Day:?
Take your ballot to any Vote Center in Utah County?between the hours of 7:00 am and 8:00 pm.
Please check the county?website?for locations. ? You will surrender your ballot and a new one will be issued to you. ?You will need to bring government-issued photo ID and proof of residency or two forms of ID and proof of residency. Click?here?for a list of accepted forms of ID.

What if I have my ballot, but I accidentally threw away the ballot envelope?

Do not put your ballot in an unofficial envelope. Up until the Friday before the election, you will need to go to the Utah County Elections Office, located at 100 E Center Street, room 3100, in Provo, and they will give you a new envelope. On Election Day take your ballot to any Vote Center in Utah County and receive a new envelope. You may also be allowed to run your ballot through the scanner located at any Vote Center. Please check the county?website?for locations.?

Can two ballots be returned in the same envelope?

No, there should only be one ballot in each envelope. ?We must have a signed affidavit for each ballot.
If there is more than one ballot in the envelope, neither ballot will be counted.

What if I forgot to sign the affidavit on the envelope before I sealed it?

If you are not sure whether you signed your affidavit, sign the outside of the envelope. The county should contact you if they receive an unsigned envelope.

What if I signed another voter's affidavit?

Cross off the wrong signature and sign the correct affidavit. ?If the envelope has already been sealed, you may sign the outside of the envelope. The county will contact you if there are any concerns about the signature.

What if I can't sign my ballot affidavit?  Can someone else sign for me?

If a voter is unable to sign, they only need to make a mark (X) for their ballot to count. The mark must be witnessed, and the witness must sign the affidavit.
Individuals with power of attorney cannot sign the ballot affidavit for the voter.