Elections

Owens McDonald debate 4th district Utah...
Simone Seikaly

McDonald campaign announces details of 4th District debate with Rep. Owens

The 4th District candidates will debate Friday, Oct. 28 in South Jordan. Due to space concerns, the public is not invited to attend in person.
4 years ago
Democratic Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto will win reelection in Nevada, CNN projects, clinching a cri...
Melissa DePalo and Ethan Cohen, CNN

Nearly six million ballots have been cast in pre-election voting

Nearly six million ballots have already been cast leading up to the 2022 midterm elections.
4 years ago
election results...
Elizabeth Weiler and Chris Jacobs

New poll suggests voters don’t wan’t to see Biden or Trump on the ballot

SALT LAKE CITY — A new poll shows a high number of voters do not want to see either President Biden or Former President Trump on the upcoming 2024 Presidential ballot, some would even be willing to pay money to not. It is currently unknown if either Biden or Trump will run in 2024 as […]
4 years ago
Steve Handy...
Lindsay Aerts

Longtime Davis County Rep. Steve Handy launches write-in campaign for his seat back

Handy said he knows it's an uphill battle, but that his analysis has found a path to victory (particularly due to mail-in voting.)
4 years ago
second debate...
Curt Gresseth

Political fallout from 2020 presidential election looking like 1876

SALT LAKE CITY — How was the presidential election of 1876 like 2020’s? Both saw allegations of voter fraud. Both saw attempts to overturn the election results. The result from these elections remain among the most disputed in US history. Both also experienced election violence, and disfranchisement of predominately-Republican Black voters. Texas closes hundreds of polling […]
4 years ago
Willie Billings is shown speaking...
Lindsay Aerts

Washington Co. House candidate may sue over recount audit

Willie Billings wants to sue because he didn't like how the audit of the recount was handled. He also distrusts the counting machines.
4 years ago
marriage Utah Sen. Derek Kitchen firearm codify...
Lindsay Aerts

Utah Sen. Derek Kitchen says party switching partly to blame for primary loss

According to Utah Sen. Derek Kitchen, voters switching parties to vote in the Republican primary had an impact in his loss to Dr. Jennifer Plumb.
4 years ago
QAnon Utah race...
The Associated Press

Utah’s GOP Congressmen defeat primary challengers

Utah's four GOP congressmen win primary elections, move on to November's general election.
4 years ago
Senator Mike Lee is among those working on an amendment to protect religious liberties in The Respe...
The Associated Press

Sen. Mike Lee fends off 2 opponents to win Utah GOP primary

Utah Sen. Mike Lee claimed a victory Tuesday night in the state's primary election, defeating two challengers.
4 years ago
Follow the ballot Utah election security...
Lindsay Aerts

Follow the Ballot: How Utah ballots are tabulated and audited

In the second of a two-part series, learn how Utah ballots are tabulated and audited to assure accuracy and election security.
4 years ago
deadline to register to vote...
Paul Nelson

Group pushes for in-person voting, county clerks call it a bad idea

SALT LAKE CITY — One political group is promoting a new ballot initiative (in-person voting) that they believe would heighten ballot integrity by bringing the state’s election system to what it used to be.  However, the proposed law is getting intense pushback from county clerks.  The group Secure Vote Utah posted on its website that […]
5 years ago
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Curt Gresseth

Dropping ‘Big Lie’ a good first step toward compromise, says former Arizona senator

A first step toward compromise for Republicans is dropping the "Big Lie" about the last presidential election, says former Arizona Sen. Jeff Flake who is about to be sworn in as the next ambassador to Turkey.
5 years ago
Sandy mayor's race...
Nick Wyatt

Recount ordered for Sandy mayor’s race

The Sandy City Council voted Thursday about the results Sandy mayor's race. The council decided to send results back to the Salt Lake County Clerk to get the votes counted yet again.
5 years ago
Sandy City tax hike...
Nick Wyatt

Sandy to have first female mayor, will West Valley follow suit?

Sandy to have first female mayor, Monica Zoltanski. Will West Valley follow suit in electing their first female mayor, Karen Lang?
5 years ago
Voters emerge from Sabathani Community Center after casting their ballots during municipal election...
The Associated Press

Minneapolis voters reject replacing police with new agency

The initiative would have changed the city charter to remove a requirement that the city have a minimum number of officers in its police department.
5 years ago
Eric Adams, Brooklyn borough president and Democratic candidate for New York City mayor speaks duri...
The Associated Press

Democrat Eric Adams elected New York City mayor

Eric Adams, a Democrat and a former New York City police captain, has been elected as mayor of New York City.
5 years ago
(One woman dropping off her ballot at the box at the Salt Lake County Government Center on November...
Paul Nelson

Police help transport ballots in Salt Lake County due to security concerns

The Unified Police Department will help transport ballots from drop-off locations due to safety concerns.
5 years ago
Elizabeth Winfrey, of Salt Lake City, joins other voters as she casts her ballot in person at the S...
Curt Gresseth

Don’t trust your local election? Visit your polling place and see for yourself

If you doubt the security, integrity or transparency of your local election, go visit your county clerk because he or she will be glad to show you the safeguards in place to protect your vote.
5 years ago
Utah women vote...
Curt Gresseth

Women in Utah need to get the vote out, says advocate

Women need to get the vote out and bring Utah's female voting rate up, said Robbyn Scribner of the Utah Women & Leadership Project.
5 years ago
Special parking for voters set up outside the Salt Lake County Government Center on Nov. 2, 2021 (N...
Nick Wyatt

It’s Election Day in Utah

It's Election Day and you can either vote in person or simply drop off a completed mail-in ballot to a vote center or ballot drop box.
5 years ago
deadline to register to vote...
Nick Wyatt

What you need to know before Election Day tomorrow in Salt Lake County

Election Day is Tuesday. County clerks around the state are reminding people of deadlines and other details to ensure voting goes smoothly.
5 years ago
low voter turnout mail ballots warning...
Dan Bammes

Low turnout in off-year elections could open cities to new problems

Low voter turnout presents an opportunity for well-organized groups to have a better impact according to an expert.
5 years ago
business boycotts georgia...
Dan Bammes

Utah state senator criticizes business boycotts used to influence legislation

Republican State Senator Curt Bramble told KSL Newsradio that big business boycotts like Major League Baseballs are prohibited in Utah.
5 years ago
(Some of the flags and signs outside the Utah State Capitol.  Credit: Paul Nelson)...
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. 
6 years ago