- Colombians in Utah can vote in Colombia’s presidential election on Sunday.
- Voting is at Salt Lake County Government Center from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- 14 candidates are running; a runoff is set for June 21 if needed.
SALT LAKE CITY — Colombians living in the United States still feel an affinity for their home country, and on Sunday, some at least will get a chance to vote in Colombia’s presidential elections.
“Though we’re far away, Colombia is our home and our vote counts even if we’re at a distance,” said Johanna Moreno, originally from Bogota but now living in Salt Lake City.
While the overwhelming number of Colombians voting in the presidential contest are in Colombia, some live abroad, and the Colombian government has identified 253 locations around the world where expatriates can cast ballots. Salt Lake City is one of the locations, and registered Colombians in Utah with a Colombian national identity card will be able to vote on Sunday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The polling site is in the South Building of the Salt Lake County Government Center, 2001 S. State…