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Utah senator proposes data center transparency bills
Foreign policyThe proposals would put data center transparency before Utah lawmakers, with their effect depending on the legislative process.
The Ballot Utah News DeskOct 2, 2026
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Utah group launches campaign against proposed Amendment B
Economy and jobsUtahns Protecting Our Constitution is urging voters statewide to reject a constitutional amendment involving taxes and voter authority.
The Ballot Utah News DeskSep 29, 2026
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Utah postal worker indicted over 300 mail-in ballots
Elections and votingThe postal worker is accused of discarding about 300 mail-in ballots, an allegation that will be tested through the criminal court process.
The Ballot Utah News DeskSep 27, 2026
Candidate profile · UT
Candidate profile: Kathleen Riebe in Utah’s 1st District
Elections and votingKathleen Riebe is a Democrat in the 15-candidate contest for Utah’s 1st Congressional District in the 2026 general election.
The Ballot Utah News DeskSep 25, 2026
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Utah postal worker indicted over 300 mail-in ballots
Elections and votingThe worker is accused of throwing away about 300 mail-in ballots in Utah County, with no specific race or election directly linked to the case.
The Ballot Utah News DeskSep 23, 2026
Candidate profile · UT
Candidate profile: Celeste Maloy in Utah’s 3rd District
Elections and votingRepublican incumbent Celeste Maloy is one of 10 candidate entries in Utah’s 2026 race for the 3rd Congressional District.
The Ballot Utah News DeskSep 20, 2026
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Audit finds no significant fraud in Utah primary
Elections and votingThe review flagged possible deceased voters on Utah’s rolls and one person who voted twice, while finding no significant fraud.
The Ballot Utah News DeskSep 17, 2026
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Supreme Court rejects Trump mail-ballot restrictions
Elections and votingThe Supreme Court turned aside Trump’s requested mail-ballot restrictions ahead of the midterm elections.
The Ballot Utah News DeskSep 16, 2026
Candidate profile · UT
Candidate profile: Liban Mohamed
Elections and votingLiban Mohamed is a Democrat running in Utah’s contested 1st Congressional District race in the 2026 general election.
The Ballot Utah News DeskSep 15, 2026
Candidate profile · UT
Candidate profile: Ben Mcadams in Utah’s 1st District
Elections and votingBen Mcadams is one of 15 candidates in Utah’s contested 2026 general election for the 1st Congressional District.
The Ballot Utah News DeskSep 11, 2026
Candidate profile · UT
Candidate profile: Eva Lopez Chavez in Utah’s 1st District
Elections and votingDemocrat Eva Lopez Chavez is among 15 candidates listed in Utah’s 1st Congressional District race for 2026.
The Ballot Utah News DeskSep 8, 2026
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Candidate profile: Jesse Keegan West in Utah’s 1st District
Elections and votingLibertarian Jesse Keegan West is running for Utah’s 1st Congressional District in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.
The Ballot Utah News DeskSep 5, 2026
Candidate profile · UT
Candidate profile: Bryan Lamont Sgt. Arrington
Elections and votingIndependent Bryan Lamont Sgt. Arrington is running in Utah’s 2nd Congressional District in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.
The Ballot Utah News DeskSep 2, 2026
Candidate profile · UT
Candidate profile: January Walker in Utah’s 1st District
Elections and votingJanuary Walker is listed as an Other candidate in Utah’s contested 2026 race for the U.S. House in District 1.
The Ballot Utah News DeskAug 30, 2026