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Utah AG Reyes prepares lawsuits over election in battleground states, gets massive backlash on soci...
Paul Nelson

Utah AG Reyes prepares lawsuits over election in battleground states, gets massive backlash on social media

Utah’s Attorney General is joining other Republican AGs to look into claims of improper ballot processing or voter misconduct sparking backlash from critics
6 years ago
FILE: West High School, Salt Lake City....
Kelli Pierce

Utah Education Association calls to move many secondary schools online

The Utah Education Association is calling on Governor Gary Herbert to move secondary schools in high transmission areas to all online learning. 
6 years ago
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Paul Nelson

Some voters have doubts of election results, Utah officials say shifting results are common

The dramatic shift in the results in the presidential election have some people crying foul. But sudden shifts in election results arent uncommon, and don't necessarily prove any wrongdoing.
6 years ago
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Cami Mondeaux

Election results: When will we know?

As the vote count drags on for a third day, voters are getting anxious to hear election results.
6 years ago
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Kelli Pierce

Amendment G would change education funding in Utah, and it’s ahead in votes

For decades, Utah has only allowed income taxes to be used for education and if, Amendment G passes, it would let that money also be used to fund programs for children and the disabled. 
6 years ago
Election officials arrive for work at the Maricopa County Recorder's Office, Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020...
BRIAN SLODYSKO Associated Press

EXPLAINER: A closer look at Arizona votes

State officials say there are about 250,000 votes still to be counted in Arizona, a Western presidential battleground state, where Democrat Joe Biden has a 1.6 percentage point lead over Republican Donald Trump, an advantage of about 46,250 votes.
6 years ago
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Kelli Pierce

Davis County families could get money for childcare

The Davis Education Foundation is handing out grants to help families in need of pay for childcare after demand for services has tripled. 
6 years ago
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Curt Gresseth

KSL FactCheck: Two false claims up, two down in presidential vote count

With help from a couple of reputable real news sources, two false claims circulating on social media have bitten the dust.
6 years ago
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Cami Mondeaux

Comfort food: Alcohol, fast food sales soar on election night

It was an election like no other. And three days later, it's still not over. Naturally, Americans turned to comfort food to cope.
6 years ago
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MARK SHERMAN and JESSICA GRESKO Associated Press

Judges dismiss Trump campaign claims in Georgia, Michigan

Judges in Georgia and Michigan quickly dismissed Trump campaign lawsuits regarding issues over 'transparency' of vote counting.
6 years ago
FILE: A former nurse has been convicted of 'fraudulently obtaining and tampering' with hydromorphon...
John Wojcik

Could court be back in session soon? Salt Lake County discusses pilot program

The pandemic has caused a backlog of jury trials in courthouses across the state, but a pilot program in Salt Lake County could fix that.
6 years ago
Election specialist Andrew Haun processes ballots at the Utah County Clerk/Auditor’s Office in Pr...
Kelli Pierce

Utahns overwhelmingly voting to pass Amendment C, take slavery out of state constitution

In 2020, it's likely Utah voters will approve Amendment C to remove slavery from the state constitution. Currently, it is winning with over 80% of the vote. 
6 years ago
Marian Collin Franco, 20, helps collect provisional ballots at the Erie County Courthouse on Electi...
MARK SHERMAN Associated Press

Trump sues in 3 states, laying ground for contesting outcome

President Donald Trump's campaign filed lawsuits Wednesday in Pennsylvania, Michigan and Georgia, laying the groundwork for contesting battleground states
6 years ago
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CHRISTINA A. CASSIDY Associated Press

Election officials scramble to count ballots in key states

Election officials are furiously counting ballots as the nation awaits the outcome of the presidential race and braces for possible recounts and legal challenges.
6 years ago
Maricopa County elections officials count ballots, Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020, at the Maricopa County ...
BEATRICE DUPUY Associated Press

Claim that Sharpie pens ruin Arizona ballots misses the mark

In what has come to be known as #Sharpiegate, social media posts circulated Wednesday claiming election officials in Arizona’s Maricopa County provided voters with Sharpie pens that canceled out votes, specifically those for President Donald Trump.
6 years ago
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Kelli Pierce

Democrats on track to pick up three Utah state house seats

Utah Democratic candidates are currently in the lead in three close races for state house seats in the suburbs of Salt Lake City. 
6 years ago
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MIKE HOUSEHOLDER and TIM SULLIVAN Associated Press

Trump backers demand Michigan vote center ‘Stop the count!’

Dozens of supporters of President Trump chanting "Stop the count!" descended on a vote-tallying center in Detroit angry over the undecided election.
6 years ago
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Curt Gresseth

Biden holds slight Electoral College lead as counting continues

With seven states too close to call, Joe Biden holds a slight Electoral College lead over President Donald Trump, 264 to 214. The winner needs 270.
6 years ago
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Becky Bruce

Trump campaign says it’s suing to stop Pa. vote count

Trump campaign announced Wednesday it is suing to stop the vote count in Pennsylvania over concerns about 'transparency.'
6 years ago
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MARK SHERMAN Associated Press

Trump campaign sues for Michigan ballot access, asks for recount in Wisconsin

The Trump campaign has filed a lawsuit in Michigan demanding "meaningful access" to locations where ballots are being counted and ask for a vote recount in Wisconsin.
6 years ago
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John Wojcik

Health experts urge Salt Lake City to resume some in-person classes

The Salt Lake City School District is being encouraged to get kids back into class, although the school board is delaying a decision.
6 years ago
Jeanna Henderson, second from right, votes at Draper City Hall in Draper on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020.
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Becky Bruce

A wrap-up of Utah election results — and the races we can’t call yet

A number of races across Utah have already been called, but there are still a few election results that remain undecided. Here's what we know.
6 years ago
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Cami Mondeaux

Utah on track to pass most of its amendments on the 2020 ballot

Aside from the dozens of candidates Utahns voted for in the 2020 election, voters also seven amendments to either approve or reject to amend the state constitution. 
6 years ago
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Cami Mondeaux

Stewart leads in polls as he seeks to defend 2nd Congressional District seat

Rep. Chris Stewart has an initial lead over Democrat Kael Weston in the race for Utah's 2nd Congressional District, preliminary results show.
6 years ago