Utah and National Updates

Elections, Politics, & Government

People walk through the University of Utah campus in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, March 13, 2024. T...
Hugo Rikard-Bell

Young voters in Utah report feeling discouraged by presidential candidates

Young voters at the University of Utah said they care about reproductive rights, taxes and whether candidates are looking out for their interests.
2 years ago
A voter walks to cast her primary election vote at the Salt Lake County Library in Sandy on Tuesday...
Britt Johnson

Election Day expected to bring fake threats to the polls

Authorities expect fake threats will be made to polling locations.
2 years ago
A collection of clocks representing the urgency of political action, emphasizing the importance of ...
Boyd Matheson

Boyd Matheson: It is time to choose the present

Leadership can only happen in the present, not by focusing on the past or making promises for the future.
2 years ago
Utah Rep. Phil Lyman speaks during Utah’s gubernatorial GOP primary debate held at the Eccles Bro...
Kyle Remund

Phil Lyman responds to questions on candidacy “We have not and will not withdraw”

After being flooded with questions about his continued candidacy, Phil Lyman states that he is still running for governor of Utah.
2 years ago
Amendment C is on Utah's 2024 ballot....
Allessandra Harris Gurr

More Utahns are registered to vote in 2024 compared to 2023

The most updated voter registration numbers are showing that there are more Utahns registered to vote in 2024 compared to 2023.
2 years ago
I Voted stickers...
Sam Herrera

Elections 101: Where to get trustworthy voting information

With so much available on the internet, election officials want to make sure you're getting your voting information from the right place.
2 years ago
Amendment C is on Utah's 2024 ballot....
Michelle Lee

Here’s what you need to know about Amendment C

There's been a lot of talk around Amendments A and D, but what is Amendment C? What will it mean for Utahns if it passes?
2 years ago
Utah Rep. Phil Lyman speaks during Utah’s gubernatorial GOP primary debate held at the Eccles Bro...
Michelle Lee

Richard and Carol Lyman drop out of governor race after lawsuit filed by Phil Lyman

Write-in candidate Phil Lyman has sued Richard and Carol Lyman for their name similarities as well as the couple being write-in candidates.
2 years ago
A voter looks over his ballot before casting his vote, county clerks can help with filling out a ba...
Tammy Kikuchi

Need help filling out your ballot? Here’s what you should know

Need help filling out your ballot? County clerk's offices can help you or point you in the right direction for special accommodations.
2 years ago
Andy Cupp

Non-English speakers have options for voting, county clerk says

If you live in Salt Lake County, you can vote in either English or Spanish. For everyone else in the state, it's English only.
2 years ago
The Utah Supreme Court will hear oral arguments later this month in the case of Utah's proposed Ame...
Simone Seikaly

Utah Supreme Court issues reasoning for voiding Amendment D

Utah lawmakers asked for the high court review after a lower court granted a preliminary injunction, voiding Amendment D on the General Election ballot.
2 years ago
Newly constructed town houses in Park City are pictured on Thursday, June 30, 2022....
Daniel Woodruff, KSL TV

Utah lawmaker plans to target illegal short-term rentals

A Utah lawmaker, Rep. Neil Walter, has short-term rentals in his sights for the upcoming legislative session.
2 years ago
Democratic nominee Bill Campbell answers a question from moderator Natalie Gochnour during Utah’s...
Simone Seikaly

Meet the candidate: Bill Campbell, Democrat, Utah’s 1st Congressional District

Bill Campbell spoke with KSL At Night hosts Adam Gardiner and Leah Murray on Oct. 22, 2024.
2 years ago
A “Vote Here” sign is displayed during primary election voting held at the Utah County Health a...
Andy Cupp

People experiencing homelessness still eligible to vote, State Elections Director says

Those without a permanent residence can still register to vote, they just need some form of government I.D.
2 years ago
Rep. Blake Moore, R-Utah, speaks while joined by Nic Dunn, vice president of strategy and communica...
Simone Seikaly

Meet the candidate: Rep. Blake Moore running for re-election in Utah’s 1st Congressional District

Rep. Blake Moore is the Republican incumbent in Utah's 3rd Congressional District race. He spoke with KSL At Night hosts on Oct. 22, 2024.
2 years ago
screengrab from utah judge performance evaluation website...
Becky Bruce and Candy Zillale

Utah voters flock to website evaluating judge performance

Web traffic for the Utah Judicial Performance Evaluation Commission jumped 58% in two years, suggesting voters want information on each judge on the ballot.
2 years ago
Phil Lyman at a rally at the state Capitol in Salt Lake City Thursday. The write-in gubernatorial c...
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com

Phil Lyman asks US Supreme Court to declare Gov. Cox ineligible for reelection

Phil Lyman is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to disqualify Gov. Spencer Cox's bid for reelection, appealing a decision from Utah's court.
2 years ago
Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson speaks during the Salt Lake County mayoral debate at the Univer...
Simone Seikaly

Meet the candidate: Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson, running for reelection

Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson is a Democrat running to keep her current position. She spoke with KSL At Night on Oct. 21, 2024.
2 years ago
John Curtis speaks at the 2024 U.S. Senate debate at the Browning Center...
Simone Seikaly

Meet the candidate: Rep. John Curtis, running for US Senate

Rep. John Curtis, R-UT, is running for a seat in the U.S. Senate. He spoke with KSL At Night on Oct. 21.
2 years ago
An official ballot drop box is pictured outside of the Salt Lake County Government Center...
Adam Small

Early in-person voting opens for some Utahns today

Early in-person voting is starting for some areas of the Beehive State on Tuesday.
2 years ago
Image of Katrina Fallick-Wang, Democratic candidate in Utah's 4th Congressional District Race....
Simone Seikaly

Meet the candidate: Katrina Fallick-Wang, running for Utah’s 4th Congressional District

Katrina Fallick-Wang is running as a Democrat in Utah's 4th Congressional District. She spoke with KSL At Night on Oct. 16, 2024.
2 years ago
Marti Martinez tabs primary election ballot envelopes to expose signatures at the Salt Lake County ...
Simone Seikaly

Your Voice Your Vote: How county clerks verify Utah ballots

Election officials in Utah and across the country use a voter's signature as one way to verify a ballot.
2 years ago
FILE: U.S. Senate candidate Caroline Gleich talks during a meeting with the Deseret News editorial ...
Simone Seikaly

Meet the candidate: Caroline Gleich, running for US Senate

Caroline Gleich is running as a Democrat to represent Utah in the U.S. Senate. She spoke with KSL on Oct. 16.
2 years ago
A state audit is questioning how the $5 million spent to delist wolves from the endangered species ...
Tammy Kikuchi

State audit questions how $5 million intended for wolf preservation was actually used

A state audit is questioning how the $5 million spent to delist wolves from the endangered species list was actually used.
2 years ago