Nearly 250 San Juan County voters used emergency electronic ballots on Election Day

By: Alixel Cabrera

Outlets: Utah News Dispatch

Published: November 4, 2026

Words: 386

Last Updated: 5 days ago


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Voters in San Juan County were dealing with the aftermath of devastating flooding as they made plans to cast their ballots on Election Day. But, with expanded options made available through an emergency declaration to allow electronic voting, a couple of hundred voters received accommodations to vote.

Utah Election Director Ryan Cowley, said 244 people were able to cast their ballot through the emergency system the lieutenant governor’s office had announced …