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Lindsay Aerts
County clerks report more poll watchers, scrutiny ahead of Utah primary
Ahead of the 2022 Utah Primary election, clerks Salt Lake and Utah counties are reporting more poll watchers are serving as watchdogs.18 days ago
LINDSAY AERTS AND KIRA HOFFELMEYER
Utah Senate passes a tax cut for Utahns, Gov. Cox says he will sign it
The Utah Senate just unanimously passed a bill, giving Utahns a big tax cut. People in the state could see $193 million back in taxes.5 months ago
Mary Richards
New poll shows low favorability in Utah for President Biden
The Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll shows that 45% of Utah residents have a favorable opinion of President Joe Biden, while 3% aren’t sure.1 year ago
LISA MASCARO, ERIC TUCKER, MARY CLARE JALONICK and ANDREW TAYLOR Associated Press
Biden win confirmed after violent pro-Trump protestors storms US Capitol
Congress has confirmed Democrat Joe Biden as the presidential election winner, hours after violent protesters loyal to President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol.2 years ago
ZEKE MILLER and JILL COLVIN Associated Press
Trump says his term is ending, transition will be orderly
President Donald Trump says there will be an “orderly transition on January 20th” now that Congress has concluded the electoral vote count certifying President-elect Joe Biden’s victory.2 years ago
Paul Nelson
Hundreds participate in “Stop The Steal” rally at Utah State Capitol
Hundreds of President Trump’s supporters in Utah gather on the Capitol grounds to protest what they call the stealing of the presidential election.2 years ago
Curt Gresseth
DC curfew goes into effect but protesters not leaving
Protesters remained on scene after authorities declared a curfew in the nation's capital amid a day of unrest and violence.2 years ago
STEVE PEOPLES, BILL BARROW and RUSS BYNUM Associated Press
Warnock, Ossoff win in Georgia, handing Dems Senate control
Democrats have won both Georgia Senate seats — and with them, the U.S. Senate majority.2 years ago
Saige Miller
White House: National Guard, federal police en route to Capitol to disperse protesters
National Guard and federal police are en route to Capitol to assist in ending the occupation by protesters objecting to the electoral vote in favor of President-elect Joe Biden.2 years ago
Saige Miller
US Capitol on lockdown as protesters storm the building
Members of Congress are sheltering in place and other buildings are evacuating as protesters opposing the electoral vote count for President-elect Joe Biden break barriers in attempts to storm the Capitol.2 years ago
JILL COLVIN and ZEKE MILLER Associated Press
VP Pence defies President Trump, says he can’t reject electoral votes
Defying President Trump, Vice President Mike Pence says he doesn't have the power to discard electoral votes that will overturn President-elect Biden's win.2 years ago
John Wojcik
Utah’s new governor does not support Republicans challenging election
New Utah Governor Spencer Cox is not siding with other Republicans that are challenging presidential electoral votes.2 years ago
STEVE PEOPLES, BILL BARROW and RUSS BYNUM Associated Press
Georgia counting ballots in crucial Senate runoff elections
Georgia officials have started counting ballots as polls begin to close across the state in two critical races that will determine control of the U.S. Senate.2 years ago
Colby Walker and Saige Miller
Rep. John Curtis will vote to certify Electoral College results
Utah Rep. John Curtis said on Tuesday that he intends to vote to certify the Electoral College results during Wednesday's joint session of Congress.2 years ago
Saige Miller
Rep. Chris Stewart says he will not vote to certify the presidential election results
Utah Congressman Chris Stewart said he will not vote to certify the presidential election for President-elect Joe Biden.2 years ago
Colby Walker
Utah’s Burgess Owens among those who will fight Electoral College certification
Burgess Owens is among a group of GOP lawmakers who plan to object to the congressional certification of the Electoral College vote next week.2 years ago
John Wojcik
Mike Lee recognizes Joe Biden as President-elect, Mitt Romney urges President Trump to move on
Sen. Mike Lee of Utah acknowledged Joe Biden as president-elect, as Sen. Mitt Romney urged Trump administration officials to do the same.2 years ago
Simone Seikaly
Utah AG Reyes unable to vote as Elector, Love steps in
Former Utah Rep. Mia Love took the place of Utah AG Sean Reyes as an elector after Reyes may have been exposed to COVID-19.2 years ago
Mary Richards
Utah elector talks about voting in the Electoral College
The Electoral College casts votes Monday, and the six Utah electors will cast the state’s votes for President Donald Trump.2 years ago
Madeleine Porter
Herbert, Cox call action of Reyes on election lawsuit “unwise”
The current governor and his successor called the decision of AG Sean Reyes to join a new election lawsuit an "unwise use of taxpayers' money."2 years ago
The Associated Press
US Supreme Court rejects GOP bid to halt Biden’s Pennsylvania win
The Supreme Court has refused to question the vote certification process in PA. The GOP concern was the constitutionality of mail-in ballots.2 years ago
Simone Seikaly and Lindsay Aerts
Reps Bishop and McAdams weigh in on what’s been and what’s next
Reps Bishop and McAdams examine their tenure and look to their future as they exit their positions as U.S. Representatives for Utah.2 years ago
MICHAEL R. BLOOD and NICHOLAS RICCARDI Associated Press
Biden officially secures enough electors to become president
California has certified its presidential election and appointed 55 electors pledged to vote for Joe Biden, officially handing the Democrat the Electoral College majority needed to win the White House.2 years ago
Curt Gresseth
Inside Sources: Looking ahead to the Senate runoff races in Georgia
A national pollster says he doesn't know how the two Senate runoff races in Georgia will turn out after President Donald Trump spoke out against a state official who wouldn't toss out Joe Biden's win.2 years ago
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