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Here's how Celeste Maloy, Phil Lyman disagree on immigration, data centers in Utah
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted June 1 - 4:19 p.m.
Rep. Celeste Maloy defended her congressional record while challenger Phil Lyman called out the Republican establishment during a primary debate on Monday.
Judge won't block Trump's mail-in voting executive order — for now
Luc Cohen, Reuters | Posted May 28 - 8:02 p.m.
A judge on Thursday declined to block President Donald Trump's executive order tightening rules on mail-in voting, but left the door open for the Democratic Party to challenge it again.
Why you might see ads promoting mail-in voting in Utah this weekend
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted May 28 - 5:18 p.m.
A union representing postal workers across the country is buying advertisements in Utah to promote voting by mail ahead of next month's primary elections.
Dem hopefuls stake out progressive positions during feisty congressional debate
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted May 27 - 10:33 p.m.
Democratic candidates for Utah's 1st Congressional District traded jabs and staked out progressive policy positions during a four-way debate Wednesday evening.
New audit finds 'small handful' of noncitizens on Utah voter rolls
Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted May 27 - 2:35 p.m.
An audit of the more than 2 million registered voters in Utah found just a few dozen who are not American citizens, the lieutenant governor's office announced Wednesday.
Nate Blouin says Democrats need to 'fight fire with fire'
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted May 20 - 8:05 a.m.
Nate Blouin said Democrats need to "fight fire with fire," particularly in response to President Donald Trump's push to encourage red states to redraw congressional maps.
Middle East politics dominate Nate Blouin's interview with Hasan Piker
Emma Pitts, Deseret News | Posted May 15 - 2:06 p.m.
Nate Blouin said hiding the fact that he is a progressive Democrat to appear more moderate in Utah's 1st Congressional District race isn't what Utahns need — or want.
These new laws took effect in Utah on Wednesday
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted May 6 - 4:48 p.m.
A majority of the 541 laws approved by the Utah Legislature this year took effect Wednesday.
Judge rules against legislative candidate who failed to qualify for primary by 3 signatures
Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted April 28 - 6:00 p.m.
A Utah judge ruled against a legislative candidate who sued her county clerk after falling just three signatures short of the threshold to qualify for the primary election ballot.
Liban Mohamed wins District 1 convention vote, as Utah Democrats seek to ride 'blue tsunami'
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted April 25 - 9:21 p.m.
Liban Mohamed upset former Congressman Ben McAdams in a ranked-choice vote election Saturday to secure the Democratic convention vote in Utah's 1st Congressional District.
Moore, Maloy head to GOP primary after state convention
Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted April 25 - 6:50 p.m.
Two members of Congress, Reps. Celeste Maloy and Blake Moore, will face primary challengers following a lengthy Republican nominating convention on Saturday.
Mike Lee threatens to 'nuke' filibuster over stalled SAVE America Act
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted April 25 - 6:28 p.m.
Sen. Mike Lee called for an end to the Senate filibuster on Saturday if rules are not changed to require in-person Democrat opposition to stop a vote on his SAVE America Act.
Former congressman wins special election to Utah Legislature
Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted April 25 - 2:32 p.m.
A former longtime member of Congress from Utah has won a special election to fill a vacancy in the state Legislature.
Redistricting reshapes the battlefield as Maloy, Lyman spar over how to rebuild trust in Congress
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted April 24 - 6:02 p.m.
Rep. Celeste Maloy learned on the job how to balance a workhorse mentality with the chaos of running for election. Now she's facing off with one of the state's well-known conservative disruptors.
Here's what is at stake during Saturday's GOP and Democratic nominating conventions
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted April 24 - 10:05 a.m.
Thousands of state delegates will convene in Orem and Sandy Saturday to decide which congressional candidates will earn the party's backing going into primary election season.
Several women accuse Utah congressional candidate Eva Lopez Chavez of misconduct
Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Carter Williams, KSL | Posted April 23 - 12:12 p.m.
Some who have worked alongside Utah congressional candidate Eva Lopez Chavez say they have been harassed or assaulted by her. Lopez denies any wrongdoing.
Mike Lee vows revival of election bill after Senate pivots away
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted April 23 - 6:51 a.m.
The Senate is moving away from Sen. Mike Lee's election bill until further notice as lawmakers scramble to meet a number of deadlines — but the senator is not ready to surrender.
Utah public lands issues take center stage during Democratic District 1 congressional debate
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted April 23 - 12:47 a.m.
Democratic candidates for Utah's District 1 congressional seat shared mostly similar views when it comes to a variety of issues, especially Utah's outdoors, during a debate on Earth Day.
Bob Stevenson edges past Trevor Lee at convention, but both on GOP primary ballot
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted April 21 - 8:05 a.m.
Commissioner Bob Stevenson got the edge over Rep. Trevor Lee at the Davis County Republican Party convention, but both have a spot on the GOP primary ballot in June.
Celeste Maloy seeks to fend off GOP challenge from Phil Lyman
Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted April 20 - 9:00 p.m.
Rep. Celeste Maloy is seeking reelection to her second full term in Congress, but a newly drawn congressional district with a more conservative lean could give an opening to one of her challengers.
Utah County hosts America 250-themed 'I Voted' sticker design contest
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted April 18 - 2:52 p.m.
The iconic "I Voted" stickers that have been a tradition in America will soon see a new design in Utah County, one created by a middle school student.
Controversy flares in Utah House race on eve of Davis County GOP convention
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted April 16 - 7:35 p.m.
Utah House hopeful Bob Stevenson, challenging Trevor Lee, is crying foul over a review of Davis County Republican Party delegates ahead of the party convention.
Utah Democratic candidate denigrated Latter-day Saints, made crude comments in past posts
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted April 15 - 8:35 p.m.
Nate Blouin, a 1st District Democrat candidate, has a history of posting offensive comments denigrating Latter-day Saints and making crude jokes.
Can a Utah state lawmaker unseat a top Republican in Congress?
Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted April 15 - 10:36 a.m.
A state lawmaker is trying to convince delegates to send her to a primary election against a three-term congressman who holds a top leadership position in the U.S. House.
