Voting and Civic Engagement Among Utah Women: A 2025 Update

This research snapshot serves as an update on voting and civic engagement among women in Utah, building on previous reports released by the Utah Women & Leadership Project (UWLP) since 2016. The document outlines key areas of focus, including women's voting participation rates in recent elections, their political voice through policy priorities, and civic involvement. It details historical context, noting that Utah women were the first in the U.S. to vote under an equal suffrage law in 1870, and highlights fluctuations in voter turnout over the years. The report presents statistics showing improvements in voter participation, with notable increases in rankings from 51st to 11th in recent elections. Additionally, it discusses the gender gap in voting preferences and variations in turnout among different demographic groups. The document also examines women's policy priorities, revealing concerns over inflation, housing affordability, and government overreach, while documenting civic actions taken by women to influence legislation. Overall, the snapshot provides a comprehensive view of the evolving landscape of women's political engagement in Utah.