PRINCIPLE
Utah landscape
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Utah

"Industry"

The Beehive State's 4 representatives navigate between Mormon conservatism and Salt Lake City's growing liberal bubble. Utah's unique political culture values civility and compromise, making it the politest red state in America.

West
Salt Lake City
Capital
3.4M
Population
45th State
Statehood
6
Electoral Votes

Voting & Civic Participation

Voter turnout trends, registration information, and voting access features

Voter Turnout

Overall Turnout 202464.2%

1.1% below national average

Youth Turnout (18-29)46.0%

3.0% below national average

Turnout Gap (Overall - Youth)18.2%

Fair - Notable gap

Voting Access Features

Early Voting
Mail-in Voting
Same-day Registration
Automatic Registration
Voter ID Required
Non-Photo ID Requested (alternatives available)

Civics Education Requirements

State-mandated civics courses, testing requirements, and education standards

C

Civics Education Standards

Strength Score: 87.5/100

Category: Strong (1.0-2.0)

Civics Test

Required for graduation

Test Type
USCIS Citizenship Test
Passing Score
70%
Implemented
2016

Course Requirements

Government/Civics; NEW US Government Citizenship course for freshman class of 2026-27

Credits Required
0.5 credits
Duration
1.5 semesters
Grade Levels
high school

Sources