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State Agency

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Lieutenant Governor

Public Body

Lieutenant Governor's Office

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Notice Title

Master Ballot Position List Selection

Notice Type(s)

Notice, Meeting

Event Start Date & Time

April 6, 2026 04:00 PM

Description/Agenda

Candidate names are ordered on ballots according to a random alphabet known as the 'Master Ballot Position List.' In this meeting, the Office of the Lieutenant Governor will randomly select the Master Ballot Position List for the 2026 and 2027 Election Cycles. Candidates, political parties, and general members of the public are invited to view the meeting online at: https://utah-gov.zoom.us/j/87886857430 Those that would like to observe in person can join us in the rotunda of the state capitol building on Monday April 6, 2026 at 4pm. The Master Ballot Position List will be sent to each county clerk and posted on vote.utah.gov. A recording of the meeting will also be posted. AGENDA 1. Introduction and explanation of the Master Ballot Position List 2. Selection of the Master Ballot Position List What is the master ballot position list, and why is it important? In accordance with Utah Code Section 20A-6-110, election officers shall use the master ballot position list for 2026-2027 to determine the order in which to list candidates on the ballot for any election held during those years. To determine the order in which to list candidates on the ballot, the election officer shall apply the randomized alphabet as so: - The candidate's legal surnames as listed on the declaration of candidacy. - If two or more candidates have legal surnames that begin with the same letter, the list shall be applied to each subsequent letter in the candidates' legal surnames as listed on the declaration of candidacy. - If two or more candidates list identical surnames on the declaration of candidacy, the list shall be applied to the candidates' legal given (first) names as listed on the declaration of candidacy or, if a candidate filed a name affidavit under Utah Code Section 20A-6-109, as listed on the name affidavit. What procedures does the lieutenant governor's office follow in determining the master ballot position list? The Office of the Lieutenant Governor will conduct the randomization process by drawing wooden letter tiles from an opaque bag and following these procedures: 1. A wooden tile with each letter of the alphabet printed is to be placed in an opaque bag. Three individuals are to be selected to draw tiles out of the bag. 3. The order the individuals draw tiles out of the bag is selected at random by rolling the die. 4. The person rolling the highest number on the die picks first, the second highest roller picks second, and the lowest roller picks third. 5. Ties are broken by rolling the die until one of the individuals in the tie rolls a number that is higher than the other person they are tied with. 6. Letters are pulled out of the opaque bag until all tiles are removed. 7. The order the tiles were picked from the bag became the Master Ballot Position List. For example, the first tile pulled being the first letter on the list, the second tile pulled being the second on the list and so on.

Notice of Special Accommodations (ADA)

Contact the Lieutenant Governor's Office at 801-538-1041 or elections@utah.gov to arrange special assistance to attend the meeting of this body.

Notice of Electronic or Telephone Participation

Candidates, political parties, and general members of the public are invited to view the meeting online at: https://utah-gov.zoom.us/j/87886857430

Meeting Information

Meeting Location

350 State Street
Salt Lake City, UT 84103
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Contact Name

Layla Basic

Contact Email

laylabasic@utah.gov

Notice Posting Details

Notice Posted On

March 25, 2026 03:41 PM

Notice Last Edited On

March 25, 2026 03:41 PM

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