Utah and National Updates

Elections, Politics, & Government

Heather Peterson

Vice President Kamala Harris visits Utah for campaign fundraiser

Vice President Kamala Harris and her husband are in Utah Friday, visiting a home in Park City for a fundraiser.
2 years ago
Monday we will know the results of a recount in the primary election battle for Utah's 2nd Congress...
Adam Small

Maloy’s lead shrinks in race for Utah’s 2nd Congressional District House seat; race still not called

The race for Utah's 2nd Congressional District House seat is too close to call. The margin between the two candidates has shrunk.
2 years ago
The U.S Supreme Court is photographed, Jan. 3, 2024, in Washington....
Devin Oldroyd

Supreme Court rules Idaho hospitals can perform emergency abortions

The Supreme Court has ruled that Idaho hospitals can provide emergency abortions following an opinion that was posted to the court's website.
2 years ago
us supreme court shown, court hearing case on ghost guns...
Devin Oldroyd

SCOTUS rejects settlement with Oxycontin manufacturer

The U.S. Supreme Court rejected a nationwide settlement with Purdue Pharma, an Oxycontin manufacturer.
2 years ago
Voters fill out their ballots during primary election voting held at the Lehi Public Safety Buildin...
Adam Small

2024 Utah GOP convention winners struggle in primary election

Many of the 2024 Utah GOP convention winners struggle to get the votes to win this years primary election.
2 years ago
Poll worker Lois Francis assists Abigail Haven, of Provo, during primary election voting held at th...
Clayre Scott

The importance of poll watchers in Utah elections

Authorities are encouraging people to sign up to participate as poll watchers as the number of candidates sending poll watchers went down during the years.
2 years ago
The Utah County Clerk is defending his decision to disclose the voting method of several lawmakers....
Becky Bruce

Energy independence top issue for Utah GOP

 Salt Lake County Republican Party Chair, Chris Null said he sees the most important issue in 2025 will be energy independence. 
2 years ago
Utah’s 2nd Congressional district debate, celeste maloy and colby jenkins...
Adam Small

Utah 2nd Congressional District race still too close to call

Most races in Utah's 2024 GOP Primary Election have projected winners. However, the one for the Utah 2nd Congressional District U.S. House seat does not.
2 years ago
People walk through the University of Utah campus in Salt Lake City on March 13. The Commission on ...
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com

Utah’s presidential debate officially canceled after Biden, Trump opt for other plans

The University of Utah and three other U.S. universities have been released from their contracts to host a presidential debate this fall.
2 years ago
Gov. Spencer Cox and first lady Abby Cox and Derek Brown and his wife Emilie Brown greet supporters...
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com

Spencer Cox cruises to win in GOP primary; Phil Lyman says he won’t concede

With about 250,000 primary votes recorded across the state from 16 counties, Cox leads Lyman with over 59% of the vote.
2 years ago
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KSL TV

Utah 2024 primary election results

Republican for US Senate John Curtis — 51.77% / 148,757 votes (Projected Winner via AP) Jason J. Walton — 6.12% / 17,577 votes Brad Wilson — 13.58% / 39,008 votes Trent Staggs — 28.53% / 81,982 votes   Republican For US House 1 Paul Miller — 27.33% / 21,380 votes Blake D. Moore — 72.67% / 56,837 votes (Projected Winner via […]
2 years ago
John Curtis hugs his wife, Sue, after giving a victory speech during a watch party for Curtis’ ca...
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.COM

John Curtis wins the GOP primary for US Senate in Utah, AP projects

Utah Rep. John Curtis handily won Utah's race for U.S. Senate on Tuesday night.
2 years ago
Emma Keddington

LISTEN: Lauren Boebert wins Republican House primary

Boebert, the current 3rd District representative, will move on as the Republican national congressional nominee for Colorado's 4th District. 
2 years ago
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Adam Small

Utah voters share top-of-mind issues on primary election day

Voters in Utah head to the poll to take part in the statewide primary election and to share their top-of-mind issues
2 years ago
One Utah resident casts his vote in a blue voting booth....
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com

What to watch for on a busy Utah primary election day

Utah's primary election is today. What should you expect?
2 years ago
Julian Assange greets supporters at the Ecuadorian embassy in London....
Kyle Remund

Julian Assange, Wikileaks founder, reaches plea deal with U.S. government

The longtime activist, hacker, and journalist, Julian Assange, has entered a plea deal in connection with the 2010 Chelsea Manning leaks.
2 years ago
A Utah County ballot drop box in 2022. Recently sent out Utah County ballots say you need to provid...
Lindsay Aerts, KSL TV

County clerks hope for last-minute turnout for Utah primary elections

Utahns are making a last-minute push to the ballot box to make sure their votes are counted before Tuesday‘s primary election.
2 years ago
Demonstrators in support of trans rights gathered outside the Utah Capitol in early 2024. (Aimee Co...
Aimee Cobabe

High court decision may impact transgender-related medical treatment for Utah minors

The Supreme Court will hear a Tennessee case arguing that a ban on all medical treatments prescribed to help minors transition is unconstitutional.
2 years ago
Salt Lake City Ballot Box. Recent poll shows that about half of Utahs are worried about the economy...
Mark Jackson

Poll finds that voter preference reflects Utahn economic worry

As Utah heads toward primary election, a new poll shows that 48% of Utahns believe their financial situation is currently getting worse.
2 years ago
A Utah County ballot drop box in 2022. Recently sent out Utah County ballots say you need to provid...
Allessandra Harris Gurr

Today is the deadline for 2024 Primary mail-in ballots to be postmarked

Planning on voting by mail this primary? Make sure your ballot is postmarked today!
2 years ago
someone taps on facebook icon, utah lawmakers working to protect kids from social media...
Curt Gresseth

Utah lawmaker talks about his work to shield kids from social media

State Sen. Mike McKell discusses the legislation he has sponsored to undo the harm to Utah children from social media.
2 years ago
governor spencer and rep phil lyman debate, davis county clerk's office signature audit to be revie...
Peter Johnston

Governor candidate Phil Lyman calls for audit into Gov. Spencer Cox’s signatures

Rep. Phil Lyman is calling for an audit to look into whether the signatures Gov. Spencer Cox gathered should count.
2 years ago
Utah Legislature is looking at recommendations regarding artificial intelligence and deciding wheth...
Michael Camit

An artificial intelligence is running for mayor in Wyoming

An artificial intelligence running for mayor? Sounds like science fiction but it's happening in Wyoming in 2024.
2 years ago
Image of Temple Mountain found on BLM land within Emery County, Utah. (Mike Coronella)...
Aimee Cobabe

Utah files lawsuit over BLM Public Lands Rule

In the lawsuit, Utah accuses the BLM of taking a "museum-like" approach to the state's public lands.
2 years ago