Article IV.
Elections and Right of Suffrage

Section 1. Equal Political Rights

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19771895

Equal Political Rights

The rights of citizens of the State of Utah to vote and hold office shall not be denied or abridged on account of sex. Both male and female citizens of this State shall enjoy equally all civil, political and religious rights and privileges.

Summary: Elections and suffrage article revision

Election Date: November 2, 1976

Votes For Ratification: 357779

Votes Against Ratification: 150906

Percent for Ratification: 70%

Percent Against Ratification: 30%

Notes: This amendment changed the entire article

Amendment Source: 1975 HJR 3

Effective Date Source: https://vote.utah.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/42/2023/09/1976Gen.pdf

19771895

Equal Political Rights

The rights of citizens of the State of Utah to vote and hold office shall not be denied or abridged on account of sex. Both male and female citizens of this State shall enjoy equally all civil, political and religious rights and privileges.

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