Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Analyzing the Individual Mobilizing Effect of Vote-by-Mail in Utah’s Municipal Elections

Authors

Asia L. Reid, Brigham Young University - ProvoFollow
Michael Barber, Brigham Young University - Provo

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Keywords

vote-by-mail, vote by mail, Utah, municipal elections

Abstract

Vote-by-Mail significantly boosts municipal turnout in Utah, especially among Sometimes Voters and those aged 65+. Sometimes Voters show turnout gains of nearly ~19%, while voters 65+ increase by around ~22%. Although turnout rises across all groups, Rare and Habitual Voters show smaller effects. VBM most benefits occasional and older voters.

BYU ScholarsArchive Citation

Reid, Asia L. and Barber, Michael, "Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Analyzing the Individual Mobilizing Effect of Vote-by-Mail in Utah’s Municipal Elections" (2025). FHSS Mentored Research Conference. 367.
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/fhssconference_studentpub/367

Document Type

Poster

Publication Date

2025-04-02

Language

English

College

Family, Home, and Social Sciences

Department

Political Science

University Standing at Time of Publication

Senior

Course

CSED Lab

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