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Economy, inflation top voter concerns in Utah and nationwide ahead of midterm elections
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted Feb. 28 - 7:10 a.m.
Affordability has emerged as the top issue for voters heading into the midterm elections, both in Utah and on the national level, according to the most recent polling for the Deseret News.
DOJ sues to get access to Utah's private voter information
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Feb. 26 - 4:14 p.m.
The U.S. Department of Justice sued Utah's lieutenant governor on Thursday, demanding she turn over access to Utahns' private voter information.
Trump implores Republicans to pass Mike Lee's voter ID bill. The reality is more complicated
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted Feb. 26 - 8:05 a.m.
President Donald Trump sent a jolt of energy during the State of the Union on Tuesday evening as he implored Republicans to pass stronger voter ID laws. The reality is still complicated.
Utah Republicans weigh Trump's calls to eliminate mail-in voting
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted Feb. 25 - 8:23 a.m.
Utah's congressional Republicans are wading into the election reform debate, balancing President Donald Trump's calls to eliminate mail-in ballots while also defending the Beehive State's mail-in voting system.
Federal court joins Utah Supreme Court in declining to block Utah's new congressional map
Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Feb. 23 - 12:31 p.m.
A panel of federal judges has rejected a request to block Utah's new congressional map from being used during the 2026 midterm elections.
Meet the 2 new congressional candidates for Utah
Eva Terry, Deseret News | Posted Feb. 21 - 7:38 a.m.
Two new candidates have announced their campaigns for Utah's congressional seats, ahead of the 2026 midterm elections this November.
GOP chairman says enough signatures gathered to put Prop 4 repeal on ballot
Shelby Lofton, KSL | Posted Feb. 16 - 10:01 a.m.
Leaders of Utahns for Representative Government say they've gathered enough signatures to put a Proposition 4 repeal on the November ballot.
Former Rep. Ben McAdams first Democrat to qualify for ballot in Utah's new 1st District
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted Feb. 13 - 6:36 p.m.
Former Rep. Ben McAdams has qualified for the primary in Utah's newly redrawn 1st Congressional District, making him the first Democratic candidate to do so.
Republican Dave Robinson joins race for Utah's new blue-leaning congressional district
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Feb. 6 - 8:02 p.m.
Dave Robinson announced his plans to run as a Republican in Utah's newly redrawn 1st Congressional District on Thursday.
Utah lawmakers hesitate over posting candidate petition signatures online
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Feb. 3 - 10:33 p.m.
A proposal by Rep. Mike Kohler, R-Midway, to publicly list the names of those who sign petitions in support of candidates for office is not moving forward, at least for now.
Could Election Day become an official state holiday in Utah?
Caitlin Keith, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 30 - 5:34 p.m.
Utah could soon have another state holiday, but with the purpose of encouraging all Utahns to vote.
'I felt tricked': KSL investigates some misleading claims from those working to repeal Prop 4
Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniella Rivera, KSL | Posted Jan. 29 - 5:05 p.m.
Some paid signature gatherers working to place a repeal of Proposition 4 on the ballot have misled or withheld info from voters about what the initiative would do, a KSL investigation shows.
Third-party lawmaker's recent election prompts new bill in Utah Legislature
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Jan. 27 - 9:00 a.m.
There's a new member of the Utah Legislature this year, and she's not a Republican or Democrat.
Lawmakers press pause on bill to decentralize the verification of candidate petition signatures
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Jan. 26 - 6:25 p.m.
A legislative committee voted Monday not to advance a bill that would have decentralized responsibility for verifying signatures to qualify candidates for the primary ballot in state elections.
New poll: Utah voters split — and largely unsure — on repealing Proposition 4
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 18 - 10:03 a.m.
Utahns are almost evenly divided on whether to repeal Utah's Proposition 4 redistricting law eight years after it narrowly passed as a ballot initiative.
Judge rejects Phil Lyman's voter-data challenge, citing lack of real harm
Emma Pitts, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 16 - 4:32 p.m.
A U.S. district judge threw out a case filed last summer by gubernatorial candidate Phil Lyman against Utah Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson on Thursday, saying he lacked standing.
DNC threatens legal action if Utah sends voter rolls to Justice Department
Lauren Irwin, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 9 - 9:02 p.m.
The Democratic National Committee told Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson in a letter on Friday that if she provides the Department of Justice the voter information of Utahns, legal action will follow.
Here's who's running for the Utah Legislature in 2026
Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Jan. 9 - 3:50 p.m.
One of Utah's most prominent politicians is facing multiple challengers within his own party.
Utah Democrats call out 'racist' responses to congressional candidate Liban Mohamed
Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Jan. 7 - 7:13 p.m.
State Democratic leaders are condemning what they say are racist responses to a campaign video from Utah's newest candidate for Congress.
Salt Lake County councilman reverses course, decides not to run for reelection
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Jan. 3 - 2:15 p.m.
A first-term member of the Salt Lake County Council has decided not to run for a second term after announcing he would on Thursday.
Deputy injured in Tremonton shooting announces run for Box Elder County sheriff
Mike Anderson, KSL | Posted Jan. 2 - 6:36 p.m.
A Box Elder County deputy sheriff wounded in a deadly shooting last August is now running for Box Elder County sheriff — against his current boss.
Provo Mayor Michelle Kaufusi announces run for Utah County Commission
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Jan. 2 - 5:52 p.m.
Provo Mayor Michelle Kaufusi on Friday filed to run for a seat on the Utah County Commission. Commissioner Amelia Powers Gardner has announced she will not seek another term.
Resident-led referendum on Salt Lake County tax increase qualifies for signature process
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Jan. 2 - 5:02 p.m.
A resident-led group seeking to challenge Salt Lake County's property tax increase has been given the green light to collect signatures on the measure.
Utah Rep. Jordan Teuscher faces GOP challenger for reelection
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Jan. 2 - 3:04 p.m.
Another Republican state lawmaker is facing an intraparty challenge as he seeks reelection later this year.
