Article IV.
Elections and Right of Suffrage

Section 8. Election to be held by Secret Ballot

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201119771895

Election to be held by Secret Ballot

(1) All elections, including elections under state or federal law for public office, on an initiative or referendum, or to designate or authorize employee representation or individual representation, shall be by secret ballot.
(2) Nothing in this section may be construed to prevent the use of any machine or mechanical contrivance for the purpose of receiving and registering the votes cast at any election, as long as secrecy in voting is preserved.

Summary: Mandating Secret Ballot

Election Date: November 2, 2010

Votes For Ratification: 361,527

Votes Against Ratification: 241,323

Percent for Ratification: 60%

Percent Against Ratification: 40%

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Amendment Source: 2009 HJR 8

Effective Date Source: https://uwmadison.box.com/s/2py5v15e1tq19ywr4fmnfdh7kan40l0o

201119771895

Election to be by Secret Ballot

All elections shall be by secret ballot. Nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent the use of any machine or mechanical contrivance for the purpose of receiving and registering the votes cast at any election: Provided, That secrecy in voting be preserved.

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

201119771895

Ballot to be Secret

All elections shall be by secret ballot. Nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent the use of any machine or mechanical contrivance for the purpose of receiving and registering the votes cast at any election: Provided, That secrecy in voting is preserved.

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