Featured Research / October 2026
Comparing the Security of In-Person Voting to Voting by Mail
This white paper compares the security of in-person voting and voting by mail, examining election safeguards, voter access, and identification requirements at ballot drop boxes.
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Research examining education, government, economic development, and other public policy issues affecting Utah.
A study of education and workforce pathways in the Mountainland region, examining how students navigate programs, credentials, and transitions into further education and employment.
Read Report Policy RoadmapA roadmap for preparing Utahns with the education, skills, and abilities needed in a changing economy.
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Research examining constitutional government, federalism, separation of powers, and the relationship between state and federal authority.
Research on election security, AI-generated media, ranked choice voting, voter confidence, and voter access.
A comparison of in-person and mail-in voting security, examining election safeguards, voter roll accuracy, and identification requirements at ballot drop boxes.
Read White Paper VideoA presentation covering the UVU Elections Project and its findings.
Watch Video Research PaperResearch on protecting elections while maintaining voter access.
Read ArticleResearch examining AI-generated media and election security.
Read Article Pilot ProgramA pilot program focused on detecting and responding to deepfake media.
Read Article VideoA presentation discussing AI-generated media and election integrity.
Watch VideoResearch examining errors in ranked choice voting and their possible effect on results.
Read Article Research PaperAn introduction to Utah's ranked choice voting pilot and how it operates.
Read Article Research PaperA comparison of inactive ballots under different voting systems.
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Research examining Utah's natural resources, wildlife management, watersheds, and conservation history.
Research examining privacy, transparency, digital identity, and the responsible collection and use of government data.
A summary of four digital governance bills passed during the 2026 Utah legislative session.
Read Article Research PaperAn examination of state privacy laws and Utah's approach to government data.
Read Article Research PaperResearch on balancing privacy, transparency, security, and responsible data use.
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