Utah Code Title 20A. Election Code § 20A-9-802. Presidential primary election established--Other ballot items prohibited

(1)(a) There is established a presidential primary election held on the first Tuesday in March in the year in which a presidential election will be held.

(b) Except as otherwise specifically provided in this chapter, county clerks shall administer the presidential primary election according to the provisions of this title, including:

(a) declare the political party's intent to participate in the presidential primary election;

(b) identify one or more registered political parties whose members may vote for the registered political party's candidates and whether individuals identified as unaffiliated with a political party may vote for the registered political party's candidates; and

(c) certify that information to the lieutenant governor no later than 5 p.m. on August 10 of the year before the year in which the presidential primary election will be held.