{"id":7381,"date":"2023-08-29T10:34:31","date_gmt":"2023-08-29T16:34:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.westjordan.utah.gov\/?p=7381"},"modified":"2024-01-09T10:46:18","modified_gmt":"2024-01-09T17:46:18","slug":"top-mistake-voters-make","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.westjordan.utah.gov\/newsroom\/2023\/08\/top-mistake-voters-make\/","title":{"rendered":"Top Mistake Voters Make"},"content":{"rendered":"
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With the upcoming Primary Election Day on September 5th, voters are preparing to make their voices heard. However, there’s a common mistake voters often make when participating in the democratic process through mail-in voting: forgetting to sign the outer envelope.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Importance of Signing the Envelope: <\/strong>When voting by mail, the process includes placing your completed ballot into the official envelope and sending it in. The signature on this envelope serves as a crucial security measure, verifying your identity as a registered voter. This step ensures the integrity of the election and prevents any unauthorized or fraudulent voting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Salt Lake County Clerk’s Advice: <\/strong>The Salt Lake County Clerk advises all voters to double-check their envelopes before mailing in their ballots. This signature acts as a seal of approval for your vote, confirming your eligibility to participate. See more information about the Salt Lake County Elections office<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Drop or Mail Ballot by Primary Election Day – September 5th:<\/strong> As the Primary Election Day approaches on September 5th, voters in West Jordan may drop off or mail in their ballot. <\/p>\n\n\n\n