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It's Election Day.
Even if you're not particularly civic-minded, chances are you vote in the U.S. presidential elections. In fact, more than 85% of registered voters in Utah cast a ballot in the 2024 race. But when it comes to local elections in Utah, voter turnout can be a little sparse.
Utah voter turnout
If primary municipal elections in Utah for 2025 are any indication, your neighbors aren't as motivated to vote in so-called off years. In the primaries of multiple cities, Utah voter turnout averaged 20% to 30%, depending on the district.
Admittedly, it's easier to get swept up in the excitement of national elections, whether for a new president or U.S. lawmaker. There's usually steady media coverage and televised debates between the candidates. Sup

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