​SALT LAKE CITY (February 24, 2026) — Today, Sutherland Institute, in coordination with Y² Analytics, released a new survey report on Utah voters’ trust in proposed election reforms. Respondents were asked for their thoughts on voter ID, vote-by-mail, and ballot access.

Highlights from the survey:

• Utah voters’ confidence in vote-by-mail increased from +51 to +60 between 2024 and 2025.
• Utah voters are less confident in elections and less willing to re-elect their legislators when the law burdens their right to vote by mail.
• Requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote increases confidence.
• H.B. 300 (2025) passage saw 52% of voters gain confidence in elections, while 33% lost confidence.
• Requiring voters to drop off mailed ballots in person decreased voter confidence and the electability of legislators.

“The poll results suggest Utah voters want election policies that both maintain access to voting by mail and ensure that those casting ballots are legally eligible to do so,” said Derek Monson, executive director at Sutherland Institute. “Strengthening verification through electronic methods, rather than increasing burdens on mail voting, offers a path that supports both election integrity and voter confidence. It’s good policy and good politics.”

Sutherland’s full report, “Utah Election Reforms That Win Public Trust,” is available here:

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