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A "SPECIAL called by the governor or the Legislature in which all registered voters ELECTION in Utah may vote." Utah Code §2-1-104(22).
Also known asspecial statewide election · statewide special election (Utah) · special election statewide · statewide special election (UT)
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A "SPECIAL called by the governor or the Legislature in which all registered voters ELECTION in Utah may vote." Utah Code §2-1-104(22).
Electronic Voting Glossary · 2024
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Statewide Special Election. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 22, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/statewide-special-election
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