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Moderate Republicans look to stave off challenges from the right at Utah party convention
Moderate Republicans, who often have been successful with Utah voters, will look to stave off farther-right challengers at Saturday's state GOP convention, which typically favors the most conservative contenders. All eyes are on the crowded race to succeed U.S. Sen. Mitt Romney, the state's best-known centrist Republican, who often made waves for opposing former President Donald Trump and other leaders of the party. The pool of nearly a dozen Republicans vying to replace Romney includes a cong
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Biden administration officials keep coming to Utah. Why?
Plus, what would happen if neither Trump or Biden won a majority of electoral college votes?
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Brent Hatch didn’t get enough signatures to qualify for Republican primary. What does that mean for his Senate bid?
The Utah GOP convention is on Saturday, where delegates will select their nominees for the ballot.
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Maloy’s opponent explains how he ended up with Lee’s endorsement
Maloy says Trump told her he was sick of Republicans fighting each other.
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Donald Trump to visit Utah for fundraiser event
Who will attend?
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Detailing the tens of millions flowing in Utah’s hotly contested 2024 races
Tens of millions of dollars in campaign finance money is flowing in Utah as the 2024 election heats up. In the race for Utah’s open U.S. Senate seat alone — left up for grabs by outgoing Sen. Mitt Romney — over $13 million in campaign financing has so far been reported by seven candidates. Candidates […] The post Detailing the tens of millions flowing in Utah’s hotly contested 2024 races appeared first on Utah News Dispatch.
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What to expect at the Utah GOP Convention
Plus, Rep. Celeste Maloy responds to Sen. Mike Lee’s surprise endorsement of her opponent.
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Utah Republicans to select nominee for Mitt Romney's open US Senate seat
Nearly a dozen Utah Republicans vying to replace Mitt Romney in the U.S. Senate are set to square off Saturday for the party nomination in a race expected to reveal the brand of political conservatism that most appeals to modern voters in the state. Romney has long been the face of the party's more moderate wing, but his retirement from the Senate opens a door for Utah's farther-right faction. Observers are closely watching whether voters select a successor whose politics align more with Romne
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Republican delegates to vote Saturday on replacement for Sen. Mitt Romney
10 Republicans are running for Utah’s open Senate seat.
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Mitt Romney profiled in YouTube series about inspirational people. Here’s what he says is important
Mitt Romney says he learned the value of being different as the only member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in his Michigan school.
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Democrat Brian King running for governor says faith drives his politics
King said he's a Democrat because of his Christian faith.
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Utah’s state Republican, Democratic party nominating conventions are coming Saturday
State party delegates have the opportunity on Saturday to decide which candidates do or don’t make it to the June primary and the November general election. Depending on whether candidates also opted to secure their place on the primary ballot by gathering signatures — which provides an alternative path, besides the party nomination — delegates’ […] The post Utah’s state Republican, Democratic party nominating conventions are coming Saturday appeared first on Utah News Dispatch.
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Detour from democracy
A contingent election could be the poison pill embedded in the U.S. Constitution that causes the rest of the electoral system to fail.
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Republican gubernatorial candidate Phil Lyman declares big fundraising haul, but over half comes from a loan
Lyman is taking on incumbent Gov. Spencer Cox.
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Rep. John Curtis wants to heal a climate of distrust in the Senate
Curtis' opponents have criticized his focus on climate and consensus building.
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The Supreme Court case on Trump’s presidential immunity, explained
Oral arguments will begin Thursday morning.
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School board votes to keep controversial Cedar High School name, mascot
"The changing of the Redmen to the Reds has divided the county for years," the school district said.
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Romney weighs in on Trump trial as Judge Merchan confronts former president for violating gag order
Trump and other defendants are accused of 'scheming' together to buy and kill stories about Trump in 2015 during his run for president.
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Romney jokes about Harvard presidency talk
'There would be mayhem,' Utah Sen. Mitt Romney says of what would happen if he was named president of his alma mater, Harvard University.
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Quiz: Could you be a juror on Trump’s trial?
Plus, how conservatives paved the way for gay marriage
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Another Harvard grad endorses Utah Sen. Mitt Romney to be the university’s next president: Democratic Sen. John Fetterman
Utah Sen. Mitt Romney can lead his alma mater out of "this mad season of antisemitism," fellow Harvard grad and Sen. John Fetterman, D-Penn., says.
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Chris Stewart endorses 3rd Congressional District candidate
The 3rd Congressional District candidate shares Stewart's background in national security.
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How Libertarians plan to ‘throw a wrench’ into the 2024 presidential election
Libertarian Party presidential candidates want to prevent Donald Trump or Joe Biden from getting 270 Electoral College votes
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Ahead of Utah GOP Convention, one Utah attorney general candidate still isn’t licensed to practice in Utah
Trent Christensen told the Deseret News he will take the bar exam in July.
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What does it mean to be a Black conservative?
The lawmakers — the only Black Republicans in Congress — are challenging the identity politics of the left.
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There will be no public vote on Cedar High School’s ‘Redmen’ name this fall
Attorney advises Iron County school officials that an administrative act by a legislative body is 'not referable to the public.'
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Vivek Ramaswamy endorses Trent Staggs for U.S. Senate
Staggs has been endorsed by a several Trump allies
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The GOP playbook: Ignore abortion
Voters at an event for Arizona Senate candidate Kari Lake weigh in on the issue.
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Utah’s Senate race gets dirty
Who's funding attack ads against John Curtis and Trent Staggs?
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Report: Trump, Kennedy camps were in VP talks as recently as last week
Celebrity Rabbi Shmuley Boteach attempted to broker a call between the two campaigns; Trump campaign denies any contact.
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Which Republican has raised the most money to replace Sen. Mitt Romney?
Candidates have loaned themselves millions for their Senate campaigns.
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The Kingmaker: The ‘unsung hero’ of Trump’s 2016 election is back.
But Chad Connelly, the ‘unsung hero’ of Trump’s 2016 election, isn't endorsing a candidate.
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Salt Lake County GOP delegates eliminate Natalie Cline from state school board race
Bollinger outpaced Cline in campaign contributions and garnered 63% of the delegate vote compared to Cline's 36%.
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More diverse than ever: How the Democratic and Republican parties have changed over the last 3 decades
A new report from Pew Research Center shows the GOP has closed the gap with Democrats on the number of voters who are registered Republicans, while both parties have become more diverse. “At the same time, Democrats have held onto key constituencies, such as Black voters and younger voters, and have gained ground with college-educated voters.” Four years ago, leading up to the 2020 election, the Democratic Party had the “clear edge” over Republicans with 51% of voters identifying as Democrats
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When a Trump rally feels like a tent revival
Religion and politics have mixed for a long time, but the present moment feels different.
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How businessman Jason Walton’s loss launched him on a political mission
Walton is running to replace Sen. Mitt Romney in Utah’s Republican primary.
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Former Rep. Chris Stewart endorses John Curtis in U.S. Senate race
Curtis is running in a crowded field to replace Sen. Mitt Romney.
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Former Salt Lake City mayor Ted Wilson dies at 84
Former Salt Lake City Mayor Ted Wilson died on Thursday, April 11.
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U.S. Senate candidate drops out after personal tragedy
Candidate's wife unexpectedly died Sunday morning.
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Ted Wilson, former SLC mayor, dies
Three-term Democratic mayor was popular political figure in Utah.
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Utah GOP Senate hopefuls spar over who can best shake up Washington
The 10 candidates vying to replace Sen. Mitt Romney were split over emphasizing legislative records or criticizing the establishment.
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Trump’s new abortion stance draws ire from liberals, conservatives alike
Biden’s ballot troubles: Due to an Ohio state law, President Joe Biden may be kept from appearing on the Buckeye State’s ballot this November. Big money: The Biden campaign said it raised $90 million in March, a huge haul boosted by over $26 million from a single celebrity fundraiser in New York last month. Trump trial set: The hush money case will go to trial Monday, April 15, making Trump the first former president to face a criminal trial in U.S. history.
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‘Our country is broke’: Senate candidate Carolyn Phippen says U.S. can’t afford to help Ukraine or migrants
Carolyn Phippen said America can't afford to fund Ukraine or support migrants.
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President Biden could miss deadline for Ohio ballot
Ohio officials reached out to the Democratic Party, asking if Biden will be able to comply with the state’s laws.
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Sen. Mike Lee interviews candidates for Sen. Mitt Romney’s job
Multiple U.S. Senate candidates in Utah are seeking Lee's endorsement.
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Republican Utah attorney general candidates differentiate themselves at forum
Frank Demcy Mylar, Derek Brown, Trent E. Christensen and Rachel Terry took the stage Thursday night at the Utah Young Republicans’ forum. It wasn’t a debate that took place that evening at Holladay City Hall, it was a discussion. Candidates had two minutes each to answer four questions and an additional two minutes at the end of the night to pitch themselves to a room full of state and county delegates, as well as members of Utah Young Republicans.
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Why No Labels failed
The centrist political group gave up on running a presidential candidate Thursday.
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Former House speaker Brad Wilson wants to ‘make Washington more like Utah’
The U.S. Senate candidate said Washington could learn a few things from the nation's best state
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Judge denies Trump’s delay bid in N.Y. criminal case
A judge has denied former President Donald Trump’s final request to delay his New York criminal trial until the Supreme Court rules on his presidential immunities. In a court filing Wednesday, Judge Juan Merchan argued that the motion for a delay by Trump’s defense team was “untimely” — and, if serious, should have been filed months earlier. “This Court finds that Defendant had myriad opportunities to raise the claim of presidential immunity well before March 7, 2024,” Merchan wrote, per CBS N
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Trent Staggs says ‘America First’ Republicans will leave Ukraine, close border — that is, if they control Congress and White House
The U.S. Senate candidate in Utah said there's no room for compromise with "anti-Americans."
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What UEA opposition to a constitutional amendment means for Utah voters
The Utah Education Association opposes a constitutional amendment on the November ballot. Here's what Utah lawmakers are doing to get voter support
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Trump’s return to ‘The Apprentice’
The VP sweepstakes are taking on a reality TV show-like feel
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Former House Speaker launches campaign to unseat lawmakers who removed him
What does that say about the Republican Party?
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New boundaries set in Trump’s N.Y. gag order
Can a revised gag order balance court proceedings' integrity and First Amendment rights?
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Florida will vote on abortion in November
The Florida Supreme Court on Monday ruled that a proposed amendment to the Constitution dealing with abortion rights can appear on Florida ballots in November.
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Brent Hatch is following in his dad’s footsteps. Are Utah voters interested?
Hatch, son of former Utah Sen. Orrin Hatch, is running for the U.S. Senate — but he faces some obstacles.
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Texas man who changed name to ‘Literally Anybody Else’ running for president
Army vet’s move channels feelings of disaffected voters.
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Biden’s secret weapon? Obama
Obama, Clinton headlined a record-breaking Biden fundraiser Thursday night
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Utah Sen. Mitt Romney to deliver commencement speech at Johns Hopkins in May
Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, will deliver the commencement speech at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore on May 23, the university announced Thursday.
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Could a Trump endorsement decide the Utah Senate race?
Several GOP politicos say a Trump endorsement could make a difference.
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‘No Labels’ struggles to build a ticket after Chris Christie withdraws from consideration
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie announced Wednesday that he turned down an offer to run for president on a “No Labels” ticket. Fox News reported that the No Labels group is trying to bring forward a ticket challenging both former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden. The group reportedly contacted Christie about running following his public interview where he seemed to leave the door open for a third-party run.
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Trump’s attorney: Georgia election case infringes on Trump’s First Amendment rights
The prosecution and defense engaged in heated courtroom debate over whether the case dealt with free speech.
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Trump reacts to Ronna McDaniel’s NBC firing, calling her ‘Ronna Romney’
Former President Donald Trump responded to former Republican National Committee Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel getting fired from NBC News, writing on Truth Social Tuesday, “She only lasted two days.” “And this after McDaniel went out of her way to say what they wanted to hear,” he continued. NBC News initially hired McDaniel as a paid contributor to provide “an insider’s perspective on national politics and the future of the Republican Party,” according to the TV network’s internal announcement on
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Trump says RFK Jr.’s campaign ‘great for MAGA’
It is unclear how or if Kennedy’s campaign will tilt the scale in the 2024 election.
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Public to vote on reviving controversial Cedar High School mascot
The controversial discussion over the name of a southern Utah high school mascot has been revived after years of backlash with a public vote soon to follow.
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Why these ex-Trump supporters won’t vote for him in November
These Republican voters are deciding to support another candidate in November's election
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We asked Utah Attorney General candidates how they would restore trust in the office. Here are their answers
Nine candidates have filed so far.
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Judge imposes gag order in Trump’s hush money case
NYC judge places a gag order on former President Trump at the request of the Manhattan DA's office
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NBC fires ex-RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel after staff uproar
Executives terminated the ex-RNC chair after top hosts protested on-air
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Trump sells custom Bibles to celebrate Holy Week
The Republican presidential nominee advertised the “God Bless the USA Bible.”
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RFK Jr picks businesswoman Nicole Shanahan as VP
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has named lawyer and businesswoman Nicole Shanahan as his running mate. At a campaign event held in Oakland, Calif. on Tuesday, Kennedy announced Shanahan as his pick for vice president, calling her an “advocate” and “gifted administrator” who shared his compassion, idealism and “a deep love for the United States of America.” This is her first time running for political office, although Politico reports she has donated to several Democra
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As election season heats up, so do scammers
Scam artists tend to prey on this time of year when it’s not unusual for voters to be bombarded with emails, texts and phone calls.
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GOP candidates hustle to get on primary ballot for Curtis’ open House seat
Former state legislators, entrepreneurs and political newcomers vie for attention among delegates and primary voters.
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Former RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel faces fierce pushback for NBC hire
Top hosts at NBC News criticized their employer for the decision to hire former Republican National Committee Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel as a contributor at the media outlet. NBC News’ chief political analyst Chuck Todd publicly criticized the company on air for putting their journalists in what he called an “uncomfortable” situation on Sunday, after “Meet the Press” moderator Kristen Welker grilled her new colleague, McDaniel, during a 20-minute interview. On Monday morning, MSNBC “Morning Joe
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Who will win the Latino vote?
During a swing through Arizona and Nevada, Biden made a pitch to Spanish-speaking voters.
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Trump, Biden pick up delegates in five states
Both candidates are the presumptive nominees for their parties
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Big money floods GOP race to replace Sen. Mitt Romney
Major conservative PAC is buying ads for Orrin Hatch's son.
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Will Biden and Trump debate?
Will the two general election candidates meet on stage before November?
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Trump-backed Moreno wins Ohio Republican Senate primary, AP projects
Utah Sen. Mike Lee has weighed in on the race. The winner will face Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown in the November election.
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