Utah and National Updates

Elections, Politics, & Government

Murray Racial profiling...
KSL News Staff

Why are there judges on my ballot and how can I learn more about them?

Nearly 60 judges in Utah face voters thumbs' up or down on the 2020 ballot. Fortunately, there is a place you can go for information before you vote.
6 years ago
WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 27: Democratic Vice Presidential nominee Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA.), delive...
Eric Bradner, CNN

Biden campaign halts Kamala Harris’ travel after two people in campaign’s orbit test positive for coronavirus

Joe Biden's campaign is halting the travel of his running mate, California Sen. Kamala Harris, through this weekend after two people -- a flight crew member and Harris' communications director, Liz Allen -- tested positive for coronavirus.
6 years ago
civilian review South Salt...
Kelli Pierce

South Salt Lake residents question if former police officers should sit on civilian review board

Residents in South Salt Lake voiced their opinions for and against allowing former police officers should sit on a new civilian review board.
6 years ago
Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett and her husband Jesse, right, arrive after a break to her c...
Paul LeBlanc, CNN

Witnesses set to clash over Barrett’s confirmation during final Judiciary Committee hearing

Witnesses are expected to offer competing arguments over the confirmation of Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court during the Senate Judiciary Committee's final hearing Thursday.
6 years ago
sanpete county ballot printing error...
Madeleine Porter

Sanpete County printing error leaves ballots with no signature line

The Sanpete County Clerk was excited to start receiving ballots from voters Tuesday morning, only to find a major printing error: no signature line.
6 years ago
First Lady Melania COVID-19 Barron...
Kate Bennett, CNN

Melania Trump details COVID-19 experience and reveals son Barron contracted it

Melania Trump revealed her experience with COVID-19 and says 14-year-old son, Barron, also tested positive for the virus despite not having symptoms.
6 years ago
A person's hand is photographed dropping a ballot into a Utah drop box....
Saige Miller

2020 Election: the 7 amendments to look for on your ballot

When you receive your ballot in the mail in Utah, you'll see seven state constitutional amendments to approve or reject. Here's what's at stake.
6 years ago
vote by mail ballot...
KSL News Staff

Utah voter info: What if there’s a problem with my ballot?

Every Utah voter will automatically get a ballot in the mail. Here's how to make sure your ballot is problem-free and will be counted.
6 years ago
A person's hand is photographed dropping a ballot into a Utah drop box....
John Wojcik

Election officials say ‘do your homework’ before casting your ballot

There’s bound to be some items on the ballot that you may not be familiar with. The good news is that resources are available to help you make an informed choice prior to casting a vote.  
6 years ago
FILE: Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett listens during a confirmation hearing before the Sena...
Jeremy Herb, CNN

WATCH: Final day of questioning for Supreme Court nominee

Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett returns to Capitol Hill for a third day of confirmation hearings by the Senate Judiciary Committee.
6 years ago
FILE - In this Sept. 18, 2020 file photo, Alexandria residents wait in a socially distance line to ...
BEN FINLEY, ALAN SUDERMAN and DENISE LAVOIE Associated Press

Cut cable shuts down Virginia voter portal; lawsuit filed

A severed fiber optic cable that shut down Virginia's online voter registration system has prompted a lawsuit from a civil rights organization.
6 years ago
second debate...
Betsy Klein, CNN

Trump and Biden will participate in competing town halls on Thursday night after cancellation of second debate

Trump and Biden will participate in competing televised town halls on the night they were originally scheduled to debate.
6 years ago
14 states over or undercounted in 2020 Census....
MIKE SCHNEIDER Associated Press

Supreme Court halts census in latest twist of 2020 count

The U.S. Supreme Court has stopped the once-a-decade head count of every U.S. resident from continuing through the end of October.
6 years ago
The Utah Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday on whether courts should allow the state's Republica...
Lindsay Aerts

How to turn in your mail-in ballot and make sure it’s counted

You can't use crayon to fill out your ballot. Here's everything else you need to know to make sure your vote counts, either by mail or in person.
6 years ago
4th district congressional debate mcadams owens national attention...
Becky Bruce

Owens – McAdams congressional race, debate draws national attention

Utah congressional challenger Burgess Owens (R) and incumbent Ben McAdams (D) squared off in their one and only debate amid intense national attention.
6 years ago
Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett arrives for her Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hea...
Colby Walker

WATCH: Second day of questioning for Supreme Court nominee

WASHINGTON — Judge Amy Coney Barrett is now taking questions from the Senators who sit on the Judiciary Committee in this the second day of her confirmation hearings. Each one of the twenty-two senators are given ten minutes for questions, that time does not include Barrett’s answer.  You can watch the proceedings live and uninterrupted […]
6 years ago
Amendment G child abuse bus school student school bus drivers COVID-19...
Kelli Pierce

Backers, opponents of Amendment G make their case ahead of the election

One of the issues that will be found on Utahn's Ballots this year will be whether or not to amend the Utah Constitution as it relates to school funding.
6 years ago
Doctor says President Trump tests negative consecutively for COVID-19...
Ryan Meeks

Doctor says Pres. Trump has tested negative, twice consecutively, for COVID-19

On Monday, the White House tweeted an assessment from Pres. Trump's doctor stating that the most recent COVID-19 tests taken by the president are negative.
6 years ago
Utah hospitalization rate...
Kelli Pierce

Utah ready to set up temporary COVID-19 hospital, but health officials hope they won’t need it

SANDY, Utah – Between April and June, the state of Utah set up a temporary hospital at The Mountain America Expo Center in Sandy in case COVID-19 overwhelmed the hospitals.  Even though that did not happen, with record numbers of COVID-19 patients in Utah’s hospitals, health officials say they have already made backup plans.  Joe […]
6 years ago
Utah less red...
Curt Gresseth

2020 Election Explained: What are the rules for poll watchers?

Poll watchers have been part of U.S. elections dating back to the 18th century; their activities, who is selected and by whom are controlled by state laws.
6 years ago
Judge Barrett first day confirmation hearing Amy Coney Barrett nomination...
MARK SHERMAN, LISA MASCARO and MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press

Judge Barrett vows fair approach as justice, Democrats skeptical

Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett presented her conservative approach to the law Monday at the start of a fast-tracked confirmation hearing.
6 years ago
voting poll watchers...
Mary Richards

Poll watchers will be a part of the election process

This week registered voters will start to get their mail-in ballots in Utah. And from now past election night, volunteer poll watchers are keeping an eye on the process.
6 years ago
The Utah Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday on whether courts should allow the state's Republica...
Cami Mondeaux

How do news organizations decide to ‘call’ a race?

As ballot counters tally results, journalists and voters alike will stand by until experts call the race. But how do experts know when to declare a winner?
6 years ago
4th Congressional District, Burgess Owens pulls ahead 2,095 votes in Utah’s 4th District...
Kelli Pierce

What voters can expect from tonight’s 4th Congressional District debate

Representative Ben McAdams (D) and Republican challenger Burgess Owens are getting ready to face off in tonight's 4th Congressional District debate, a race that's being closely watched across the country. 
6 years ago