Sample ballot for the 1914, 1930 and 1932 elections in Salt Lake County

These primary source documents consist of sample ballots and constitutional amendment notices for Salt Lake County, Utah, spanning the early 20th century, notably 1914 and 1932. The ballots illustrate a multi-party political landscape, featuring candidates from the Republican, Democratic, Socialist, Progressive, and Communist parties for offices ranging from U.S. Senator (such as Reed Smoot and Elbert D. Thomas) to local positions like County Sheriff and Justice of the Peace. Furthermore, the documents detail several legislatively referred constitutional amendments presented to voters, including significant resolutions regarding the taxation of mines, the establishment of a State Tax Commission, and the funding of public schools. Collectively, these records provide a detailed snapshot of Utah's electoral process, party platforms, and the evolving legal framework of the state during the interwar period.