Henderson issues emergency elections order for voters affected by San Juan County flooding

What happened

Utah Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson issued an emergency election order letting some flood-affected San Juan County voters cast ballots electronically on Election Day. Voters who cannot reasonably reach a polling place or drop box can request an electronic ballot by a 5 p.m. deadline and submit it by 8 p.m. Local officials say flooding and road damage have cut off communities and cost some residents their ballots."}

Timeline

1. Nov 2, 12:45 PM KSL Henderson issues emergency elections order for voters affected by San Juan County flooding
2. Nov 2, 5:55 PM ABC4 (YouTube) San Juan County prepares for Election Day, but flood impacts are creating worry
3. Nov 2, 6:13 PM Fox 13 (YouTube) Flooding in Southern Utah Affects Some Voters Ahead of Election
4. Nov 2, 6:18 PM KJZZ Emergency declaration expands voting options in flood-hit San Juan County
5. Nov 2, 6:18 PM KUTV 2News Emergency declaration expands voting options in flood-hit San Juan County
6. Nov 2, 6:33 PM Fox 13 Election officials offer guidance for southern Utah voters affected by flooding
7. Nov 2, 6:46 PM Fox 13 Lt. Gov. Henderson to allow electronic voting in San Juan County after flooding

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