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Candidate profile: Anthony Tomkins
Elections and votingAnthony Tomkins is a Democrat running for Utah’s 1st Congressional District in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.
The Ballot Utah DeskOct 4, 2026
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Candidate profile · UT
Candidate profile: Michael Farrell in Utah’s 1st District
Elections and votingMichael Farrell is a Democrat running in Utah’s contested 1st Congressional District election on Nov. 3, 2026.
The Ballot Utah Policy DeskOct 2, 2026
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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 proposal would tighten rules for some initiatives
Elections and votingA proposed amendment would make it harder for some Utah ballot initiatives to qualify under state rules.
The Ballot Utah DeskOct 2, 2026
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Lee blocks approval rule for Kennedy Center demolition
Elections and votingThe bipartisan effort would have required Congress to approve any Trump administration demolition of the Kennedy Center.
The Ballot Utah DeskSep 30, 2026
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Candidate profile: Steven Merrill in Utah’s 3rd District
Elections and votingDemocrat Steven Merrill is listed in the contested U.S. House race in Utah’s 3rd District for the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.
The Ballot Utah Policy DeskSep 30, 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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Candidate profile: Tyler Scott Farnsworth
Elections and votingDemocrat Tyler Scott Farnsworth is running for Utah’s 2nd Congressional District in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.
The Ballot Utah Policy DeskSep 28, 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
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What to know about Utah’s 2026 elections
Elections and votingUtah voters will decide four U.S. House contests on Nov. 3 against a backdrop of Republican presidential wins in 2016, 2020 and 2024.
The Ballot Utah Policy DeskSep 26, 2026
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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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California court orders return of 650,000 seized ballots
Elections and votingThe California Supreme Court directed the Riverside County sheriff to return 650,000 ballots that had been seized.
The Ballot Utah DeskSep 25, 2026
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Candidate profile: Nate Blouin in Utah’s 1st District
Elections and votingNate Blouin is a Democrat in the contested 2026 general election for Utah’s 1st Congressional District.
The Ballot Utah Policy DeskSep 23, 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
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Japarov proposes broader Utah ties in three sectors
Economy and jobsSadyr Japarov called for expanded cooperation with Utah in mining, tourism and information technology.
The Ballot Utah Policy DeskSep 21, 2026
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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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Utah law could hinder Kirk family wrongful death claim
EducationLegal experts say a Utah law would create a high barrier if Charlie Kirk’s family sues Utah Valley University over alleged security lapses.
The Ballot Utah Policy DeskSep 20, 2026
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Judge requires notice before Kennedy Center changes
Elections and votingThe Kennedy Center must give 30 days’ notice before beginning any major physical changes under a judge’s order.
The Ballot Utah DeskSep 19, 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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Rubicon sues Utah AG’s office over allegedly lost evidence
ImmigrationThe complaint concerns records Rubicon says may matter to its pending billion civil-rights case against former state officials.
The Ballot Utah 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
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Evidence loss prompts another Rubicon suit against Utah AG
Elections and votingRubicon has filed another lawsuit against Utah Attorney General Derek Brown’s office over evidence tied to a billion case.
The Ballot Utah DeskSep 16, 2026
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Landscaping company files new suit against Utah AG’s office
Elections and votingThe court action creates a new legal dispute between a private landscaping company and the Utah Attorney General’s Office.
The Ballot Utah Policy DeskSep 16, 2026
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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
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Utah repeal effort meets resistance over representation
Health careOpponents challenged a Republican effort to repeal a voter-approved ban on gerrymandering, complicating familiar images of Utah women.
The Ballot Utah Policy DeskSep 14, 2026
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Candidate profile: Adonis Hooslyn in Utah’s 3rd District
Elections and votingAdonis Hooslyn is a UN candidate in the contested 2026 general election for Utah’s 3rd Congressional District.
The Ballot Utah DeskSep 12, 2026
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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
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Candidate profile: Daniel R. Cottam
Elections and votingLibertarian Daniel R. Cottam is running for Utah’s 2nd Congressional District in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.
The Ballot Utah Policy DeskSep 10, 2026
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Candidate profile: Jonathan Lopez in Utah’s 1st District
Elections and votingRepublican Jonathan Lopez is running in Utah’s 1st Congressional District in the 2026 general election.
The Ballot Utah Policy DeskSep 8, 2026
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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