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Ballots mailed as voters face new election requirements: What you need to know

Ballots mailed as voters face new election requirements: What you need to know

Garna Mejia, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 14 - 8:06 a.m.

With the November general election just a few weeks away, some voters may want to know where and how they can vote.
KSL Truth Test: Fact-checking debate claims in Utah's 2nd Congressional District

KSL Truth Test: Fact-checking debate claims in Utah's 2nd Congressional District

Daniella Rivera, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 14 - 6:34 a.m.

Rep. Blake Moore, R-Utah, and Democrat Peter Crosby met in what was a fairly tame debate Tuesday evening. The KSL Investigators fact-checked claims from each of the candidates.
Candidates discuss economy, AI and privacy in debate for Utah's 2nd District

Candidates discuss economy, AI and privacy in debate for Utah's 2nd District

VideoBridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 13 - 10:31 p.m.

Rep. Blake Moore, R-Utah, and Democrat Peter Crosby met in what was a fairly tame debate Tuesday evening in Logan as they campaign to represent Utah's 2nd Congressional District.
Roy petitioners get enough signatures to force vote on future of 34.25% tax hike

Roy petitioners get enough signatures to force vote on future of 34.25% tax hike

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 13 - 3:49 p.m.

Roy petitioners upset over the 34.25% tax hike the City Council approved in August have gotten enough signatures to force a vote on whether to keep the increase.
Utah's Amendment A seeks to modernize constitutional amendment publication requirements

Utah's Amendment A seeks to modernize constitutional amendment publication requirements

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 12 - 4:01 p.m.

Amendment A would change Utah's Constitution to eliminate requirement that lawmakers advertise future proposed amendments in daily newspapers.
In a time of distrust, how do we know Utah's elections are secure? Clerks show us

In a time of distrust, how do we know Utah's elections are secure? Clerks show us

Katie McKellar, Utah News Dispatch  |  Posted Oct. 12 - 8:55 a.m.

Utah election officials frustrated by rhetoric casting doubt on voting by mail walk through what happens to your ballot and what measures are in place to guard against fraud.
General election ballots to be mailed out this week

General election ballots to be mailed out this week

Kennedy Camarena, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 11 - 10:26 p.m.

Ballots for the November general election are expected to be mailed out to voters starting on Tuesday.
New Box Elder County sheriff to be elected as three remaining candidates vie for the office

New Box Elder County sheriff to be elected as three remaining candidates vie for the office

Mike Anderson, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 9 - 9:04 a.m.

Three experienced law enforcement officers are seeking the office of Box Elder County Sheriff as the incumbent recently lost his primary race.
KSL Truth Test: Fact-checking debate claims in Utah's 4th Congressional District

KSL Truth Test: Fact-checking debate claims in Utah's 4th Congressional District

Daniella Rivera, KSL and Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 9 - 6:32 a.m.

Republican Congressman Mike Kennedy and Democrat Jonny Larsen debated Thursday evening at Snow College in Ephraim. Did their statements stand up to the Truth Test?
Candidates clash over Iran war, gas prices in Utah 4th District debate

Candidates clash over Iran war, gas prices in Utah 4th District debate

VideoBridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 8 - 8:20 p.m.

Democrat Jonny Larsen was aggressive in attacking Rep. Mike Kennedy, R-Utah, during the debate, but the political newcomer's relative inexperience showed at points.
Davis County GOP won't fill former Rep. Trevor Lee's seat before the general election

Davis County GOP won't fill former Rep. Trevor Lee's seat before the general election

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 7 - 5:29 p.m.

Republican delegates in Davis County won't vote to fill former Rep. Trevor Lee's seat in the Utah House of Representatives ahead of the Nov. 3 election, the county party announced this week.
Utah clerks launch initiative to boost election trust

Utah clerks launch initiative to boost election trust

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 6 - 5:38 p.m.

A new initiative from the majority of Utah's county clerks aims to promote trust in elections by prioritizing the simplicity, accuracy and security of the state's elections.
Here's where Utah's 3rd Congressional District candidates fall on affordability, data centers

Here's where Utah's 3rd Congressional District candidates fall on affordability, data centers

VideoBridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 2 - 9:19 p.m.

Two candidates for Utah's 3rd Congressional District shared their visions for combating high prices, regulating data centers and expanding energy production in a debate Friday.
Proposed amendment would raise the bar for some Utah ballot initiatives

Proposed amendment would raise the bar for some Utah ballot initiatives

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 1 - 6:17 p.m.

Utah voters will have a chance this November to weigh in on a proposed constitutional amendment that would raise the threshold for passing certain ballot initiatives.
KSL Truth Test: Fact-checking debate claims in Utah's 1st Congressional District

KSL Truth Test: Fact-checking debate claims in Utah's 1st Congressional District

Daniella Rivera, KSL and Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 30 - 6:16 a.m.

Democrat Ben McAdams and Republican Riley Owen faced off in a debate Tuesday in Salt Lake City. We fact-checked what they said.
Ben McAdams, Riley Owen find much to agree on in debate for Utah's 1st Congressional District

Ben McAdams, Riley Owen find much to agree on in debate for Utah's 1st Congressional District

VideoBridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 29 - 9:20 p.m.

Democrat Ben McAdams and Republican Riley Owen found a fair amount to agree on, but disagreed on tariffs and clashed over gerrymandering during a debate Tuesday.
The Campus Cup is back — and UVU and BYU are already battling for it

The Campus Cup is back — and UVU and BYU are already battling for it

Reagan Campbell, Deseret News  |  Posted Sept. 27 - 8:07 p.m.

Utah college campuses are competing in the 2026 Campus Cup to increase student voter registration and civic engagement ahead of the midterm elections.
Utah postal worker accused of throwing away 300 mail-in ballots in church parking lot

Utah postal worker accused of throwing away 300 mail-in ballots in church parking lot

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 22 - 4:18 p.m.

A former postal worker allegedly threw away ballots meant to be delivered to registered voters during the June primary election, according to a federal grand jury indictment.
Utah Democratic candidate among dozens who failed to file financial reports on time

Utah Democratic candidate among dozens who failed to file financial reports on time

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL and Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 22 - 4:04 p.m.

A Utah Democratic candidate for Congress was the subject of an ethics complaint earlier this month alleging he failed to meet the deadline for disclosing his personal financial information.
Utah Democrat says party will reverse 'big beautiful bill' tax cuts if it wins a majority

Utah Democrat says party will reverse 'big beautiful bill' tax cuts if it wins a majority

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted Sept. 19 - 9:04 p.m.

The Democratic nominee favored to win Utah's newly drawn 1st Congressional District said on Thursday his party will seek to roll back President Donald Trump's signature legislative achievement.
Here's what Utah's latest election audit found

Here's what Utah's latest election audit found

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL and Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 15 - 4:20 p.m.

A legislative audit found that state and local officials have taken steps to improve election administration, but several repeated "minor" errors should be addressed.
Democrat exits Utah state Senate race, backs Forward Party candidate

Democrat exits Utah state Senate race, backs Forward Party candidate

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 2 - 9:08 p.m.

A Democratic candidate for Utah's Senate District 11 dropped out of the race last week, potentially giving Utah's only third-party lawmaker a simpler path to reelection this fall.
Poll: Utahns weigh in on voter ID and elections

Poll: Utahns weigh in on voter ID and elections

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 31 - 12:01 p.m.

Utah voters support providing proof of citizenship and photo identification when casting a ballot in elections, indicating support for the requirements being proposed in Sen. Mike Lee's SAVE America Act.
Sen. John Curtis weighs in on the future of the SAVE America Act

Sen. John Curtis weighs in on the future of the SAVE America Act

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 24 - 5:04 p.m.

Utah Sen. John Curtis said he supports federal legislation requiring proof of ID and citizenship to vote, but said it's likely too late to implement the SAVE America Act if it's passed before the midterms.
Salt Lake City mayor cautions fellow Democrats against 'purely reactive' politics

Salt Lake City mayor cautions fellow Democrats against 'purely reactive' politics

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 6 - 12:30 p.m.

Republican Gov. Spencer Cox and Democratic Mayor Erin Mendenhall spoke out separately about what they see as the growing polarization pushing their parties to the fringes.