UOCAVA Voters
20A-16-502(1)
Information about voting in the 2025 Municipal Election year.
What does UOCAVA stand for?
- Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act
Who is eligible?
- Covered Voters include uniformed service members and their families and overseas citizens per the Act and Utah Code 20A-16-102.
When are ballots sent?
- Ballots are sent no later than 45 days before each election.
What elections are happening this year?
- Municipal elections - including all cities and towns - as well as certain elected special service district boards.
Election Information:
- Municipalities and elected special service districts will be participating in the 2025 election cycle as needed. Entities may cancel an election if the number of candidates equals or is less than the number of seats available per race.
- If you are eligible to vote in a municipality or a special service district that is holding an election, please request a ballot to be sent to you.
- Visit the Federal Voting Assistance Program website, fvap.gov, for more info.
Election Dates:
- Primary Election - August 12, 2025
- General Election - November 4, 2025
HOW WILL MY BALLOT ARRIVE?
You may request that your ballot be emailed to you, faxed to you or mailed to you.
Ballots will be emailed, faxed or mailed on or before:
- Primary Election (if needed) June 27, 2025.
- General Election - September 19, 2025.
HOW TO CAST A FEDERAL WRITE-IN ABSENTEE BALLOT (FWAB)
(Required by ยง 20A-16-502(2)(b))
1. Obtain the blank FWAB (Form SF186) from https://www.fvap.gov/ or any U.S. embassy or consulate.
2. Complete the FWAB 'Voter Information' page, sign and date.
3. On the FWAB Office / Ballot Measure grid, write the office titles exactly as shown on vote.utah.gov and then write the candidate's name of your choice.
a. Visit vote.utah.gov for candidate information.
4. If a ballot proposition is added, write its number (e.g., 'Proposition 1') and then write 'FOR' or 'AGAINST.'
a. NOTE: No ballot propositions are scheduled at this time.
Optional: You may add any federal, state, or county offices that appear on your Utah ballot in the 'Addendum' area following the same format.
5. Sign the voter declaration.
6. Return the FWAB to Washington County Elections
HOW DO I RETURN MY BALLOT?
Email - elections@washco.utah.gov Fax - 435-301-7249
Mail -
Ryan Sullivan
Washington County Clerk/Auditor
111 East Tabernacle St
St. George UT 84770
REGISTRATION / BALLOT REQUEST OPTIONS
Federal Post Card Application (FPCA)
- This form is for absent Uniformed Service members, their families, and citizens
residing outside the United States. It is used to register to vote, request an absentee ballot, and update your contact information.
Register and request a ballot in one step at www.fvap.gov, then return the FPCA to:
1. Email - elections@washco.utah.gov
2. Fax - 435-301-7249
3. Mail -
Ryan Sullivan
Washington County Clerk/Auditor
111 East Tabernacle St St. George UT 84770
Utah Online Voter Registration (Utah residents only)
https://secure.utah.gov/voterreg (Driver license address must match.)
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Washington County Elections
111 East Tabernacle St
St. George UT 84770
Email: elections@washco.utah.gov
Phone: 435.301.7248
Notice of Special Accommodations (ADA)
NOTICE OF SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION DURING PUBLIC MEETINGS
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations (including auxiliary communicative aids and services) during this meeting should notify the city.