Salt Lake City, UT - Protections for Elections

Armed federal agents at your polling place
are already illegal. Your city council can enforce it.

18 U.S.C. § 592 — Federal Law Since 1865

Any federal employee who stations armed personnel at a polling place commits a felony. No exceptions — not for law enforcement, not for "keeping the peace." The DOJ's own manual bans FBI agents from polling places.

5 YEARS PRISON $250,000 FINE PERMANENT BAR FROM OFFICE

Why Salt Lake City?

Legal Authority

Utah's framework rests on a landmark judicial decision.

Why It Can Work Here

Mayor Erin Mendenhall (Democrat, progressive) leads a strongly Democratic/progressive electorate — 54% liberal, only 22% conser...

What the Ordinance Would Do
Direct city police not to assist armed federal personnel near polling places. No new criminal penalties — just a policy on how the city's own resources are used.

Your City Council

7 members · 7 members elected from 7 districts; mayor elected separately
Nonpartisan; Ale Puy elected Council Chair for 2026.

Salt Lake City & County Building
451 S State St, Salt Lake City, UT 84111

(801) 535-7600
slc.gov/council/

Meetings

Tue

7:00 PM

2nd & 4th Tue (work session at 2:00 PM, formal at 7:00 PM)

What You Can Do

Call your council member and tell them you want Salt Lake City to pass a Protections for Elections ordinance enforcing the federal ban on armed troops at polls.
(801) 535-7600

Show up to the next council meeting. Public comment is open to all residents. Three minutes at the mic changes priorities.
TueS · 7:00 PM · Salt Lake City & County Building

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