Election Day has arrived in Utah after months (years) of campaigning in the state and across the country.
When results are released after polls close in Utah, voters can CLICK HERE to see real-time election results as they come in Tuesday evening.
Here is the latest real-time information on what is occurring in Utah and what voters need to know:
9:45 p.m.
Henderson says 22 counties (out of 29) are done counting for the night.
However, FOX 13 News reporter Mythili Gubbi is on the ground in Utah County and says there are still lines at multiple polling locations. Poll workers there anticipate everyone will be done voting around 10:20.
8:17 p.m.
Rep. John Curtis is projected as the winner in the Senate race by multiple outlets; opponent Caroline Gleich concedes.
"Congratulations, Representative Curtis," her statement read in part. "Throughout the campaign, Rep. Curtis promised to take action on climate, and I look forward to working with him and other legislators on protecting our environment and supporting policies for our families, freedom and future."
8:00 p.m.
Polls are closed, but those who lined up before 8 will still get a chance to vote.
Henderson posted on X: "We are getting reports of big lines in some counties, we will not post results until every Utahn has voted."
7:05 p.m.
Henderson says there are lines between 1.5-2 hours long in SEVERAL counties.
Note: As long as you're in LINE by 8 p.m., you will still be allowed to cast your ballot even if there is still a wait.
6:51 p.m.
Staff at a polling location in Provo are telling voters in line that the expected wait is an "optimistic two-and-a-half hours."
6:48 p.m.
The Utah County Clerk confirms that at least two polling locations have run out of ballots. They are being sent replacements as they are printed. This is likely to delay results further as people must wait to vote in-person.
-Mythili Gubbi
5:50 p.m.
Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson announces that her office now expects a delay of at least an hour until they release Utah results. This means 9 p.m. instead of 8 p.m., when polls close.
We’re hearing reports of some long lines around the state. Right now we’re anticipating an hour or more delay on election results. Will update again at 7:00.
— Deidre Henderson (@DeidreHenderson) November 6, 2024
4:30 p.m.
Video below shows considerable lines still weaving through the halls of the Utah County Health and Justice Building in Provo as people wait to vote.
3:06 p.m.
A portion of the Salt Lake County Government Center was evacuated after a white substance was found inside an envelope Tuesday afternoon in the north building. The center is serving an Election Day polling location. The incident forced the building to be shut down for an hour at around 1:40 p.m.
The unidentified substance was found to not be hazardous by the Salt Lake City Fire Department's Hazmat team, but the investigation is ongoing.
Ballot processing was shut down for about an hour following the discovery, but officials said the incident is not expected to delay voting at the location.
3:04 p.m.
A reminder as we prepare for bringing you Election Night results:
The Lt. Governor's Office has instructed county clerks to not post returns until everyone in line has had a chance to vote. That's so voters don't feel disenfranchised. It could also delay results tonight.
With vote-by-mail, provisional ballots, etc., it could be some time before we get full results. That's because last-minute drop offs, etc., must be processed and counted. Some counties have told me they will post results once tonight and resume counting tomorrow. This will likely stretch into the rest of the week.
-Ben Winslow
1:23 p.m.
Statewide, polling centers are busy but the Lt. Governor's Office says there is no major issues.
The Salt Lake County Clerk is reporting vote centers are busy, the voters are getting through the lines pretty quickly. The Utah County Clerk's Office is also reporting long lines but no major issues.
-Ben Winslow
9:50 a.m.
Photo shows lines of people waiting to vote at the Weber County Fairgrounds this morning. According to the county clerk, voters were lined up as early as 5:30 a.m. While the lines look long, they are moving quickly with just a 5-10 minute wait.
9:25 a.m.
FOX 13's Darienne DeBrule talked with voters at Hidden Peaks Coffee in Taylorsville this morning about the issues concerning them on election day and the stress they are experiencing today.
9:15 a.m.
FOX 13 News' Scott McKane is out at a Utah County polling location as the polls haven been open for about 2 hours and a line of voters is still present.
8:50 a.m.
FOX 13's Darienne DeBrule talked with voters at Hidden Peaks Coffee in Taylorsville this morning about the issues concerning them on election day, including the direction of the country and hopes going forward.
8:25 a.m.
FOX 13 News viewer Kim Jarvis sent in this picture of a line of voters in Ogden. She says this was at 6:55 a.m. and there were 20 people behind them in line.
8:20 a.m.
FOX 13's Darienne DeBrule talked with voters at Hidden Peaks Coffee in Taylorsville this morning about the local issues concerning them on election day.
8:15 a.m.
FOX 13 News' Scott McKane is out at a Utah County polling location as the polls open and a line of voters starts forming.
7:45 a.m.
FOX 13's Darienne DeBrule continues her discussions about election day issues with voters in Taylorsville.
7:28 a.m.
Yes, it is legal in Utah to take a selfie with your ballot. However, the City of Saratoga Springs is kindly asking people not to cause a traffic jam by doing it at the dropboxes. This was posted on Twitter, er, X.
-Ben Winslow
7:15 a.m.
FOX 13's Darienne DeBrule talked with voters at Hidden Peaks Coffee in Taylorsville this morning about the issues concerning them on election day.
7 a.m.
Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson, who oversees the election process in Utah, said early Tuesday that the day has started with a statewide turnout of 53%.
Total ballots processed: 952,157
- By mail - 915,107
- In person - 37,050
Here's what she posted on Threads this morning:
When do polls open?
The polls open in Utah at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m.
Where can you vote or drop off your ballot?
To find the location in Utah where you can vote in-person or drop off your filled out ballot, CLICK HERE
When will election results be posted and where can I find them?
On Monday, Henderson warned that long lines at polling locations could delay the release of voting numbers, and that no results will be released "until the last voter in line has cast their ballot."
When results are released after polls close in Utah on Tuesday, voters can CLICK HERE to see real-time election results as they come in.
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