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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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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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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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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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Utah lawmakers weigh data rules amid Salt Lake camera fight
Elections and votingA dispute over cameras in Salt Lake City is intensifying as Utah lawmakers consider how related data should be governed.
The Ballot Utah 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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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