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Across Utah's biggest congressional district, 'rural' means different things

Across Utah's biggest congressional district, 'rural' means different things

Annie Knox, Utah News Dispatch  |  Posted Oct. 27 - 10:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Representing Utahns in the state's most sprawling new congressional district is a job that's hard to imagine even for veteran political scientists, and not because of all the driving involved.
Some Weber County voters received duplicate ballots, but clerk says count will remain accurate

Some Weber County voters received duplicate ballots, but clerk says count will remain accurate

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 27 - 4:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

A small number of voters in Weber County were mailed duplicate ballots this month due to an equipment error with the printer, according to the county clerk.
Salt Lake County to hold early voting for the 1st time on a Saturday — Halloween day

Salt Lake County to hold early voting for the 1st time on a Saturday — Halloween day

Katie McKeller, Utah News Dispatch  |  Posted Oct. 27 - 1:13 p.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake County Clerk Lannie Chapman has announced that her office will offer early in-person voting for the first time on a Saturday, Halloween day.
Salt Lake County clerk reminds voters of key deadlines as early voting begins

Salt Lake County clerk reminds voters of key deadlines as early voting begins

VideoDebbie Worthen, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 26 - 8:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

Early voting is underway, and Salt Lake County clerk Lannie Chapman is reminding voters to be aware of important deadlines and changes to mail-in ballot rules ahead of Election Day.
Democrats, watchdogs to deploy counter-effort of observers at polls on Election Day

Democrats, watchdogs to deploy counter-effort of observers at polls on Election Day

Steve Peoples and Ali Swenson, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 26 - 8:44 a.m.  |  Save Story

Democrats and outside watchdogs are planning a massive presence at the polls on Election Day after the U.S. Department of Justice announced it would send its own last week.
What to know about the candidates running for Utah's 3rd Congressional District

What to know about the candidates running for Utah's 3rd Congressional District

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 23 - 9:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Meet incumbent Rep. Celeste Maloy and Democratic challenger Kent Udell, who will face off on Nov. 3 for Utah's 3rd Congressional District seat.
Judge blocks fed effort to obtain Utah voter rolls

Judge blocks fed effort to obtain Utah voter rolls

VideoBridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 23 - 5:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit by the U.S. Department of Justice seeking access to Utah's voter rolls, siding with the state's lieutenant governor.
Election ballots part of alleged mail theft in Millcreek; Postal Service to investigate

Election ballots part of alleged mail theft in Millcreek; Postal Service to investigate

VideoCameron Elliott, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 21 - 9:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Post Office and County Clerk respond to the ongoing investigation about voter fraud in Millcreek.
Utah's LG says Postal inspector intercepted letter with suspicious powder meant for her office

Utah's LG says Postal inspector intercepted letter with suspicious powder meant for her office

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 19 - 1:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. Postal Inspection Service intercepted an envelope with a "suspicious white powder and threatening letters" meant for Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson's office, Henderson announced Sunday.
'No Kings' rally urges Utahns to vote early

'No Kings' rally urges Utahns to vote early

VideoTyrese Boone, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 17 - 10:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

People gathered at the state Capitol Saturday for a "No Kings" demonstration, where organizers encouraged Utahns to make their voices heard through both protest and participation.
What to know about the race for Utah's 1st Congressional District

What to know about the race for Utah's 1st Congressional District

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 16 - 3:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's new 1st Congressional District has Democrats in the state hopeful about sending one of their own to Congress for the first time this decade.
Can a blue wave help a newcomer challenge Utah's top-ranking Republican in Congress?

Can a blue wave help a newcomer challenge Utah's top-ranking Republican in Congress?

VideoBridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 14 - 5:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

The race for Utah's 2nd Congressional District this year pits an established congressman against a first-time candidate seeking to represent northern Utah in Washington, D.C.
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

VideoGarna Mejia, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 14 - 8:06 a.m.  |  Save Story

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

VideoDaniella Rivera, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 14 - 6:34 a.m.  |  Save Story

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  |  Updated Oct. 13 - 10:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

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  |  Updated Oct. 13 - 3:49 p.m.  |  Save Story

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.  |  Save Story

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.  |  Save Story

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.