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Utah congressional candidate contests election results in state Supreme Court as recount begins
With a recount underway, the closely trailing Republican challenger for Utah's 2nd District U.S. House seat is contesting the primary election results in state Supreme Court in a last-ditch effort to recover enough disqualified ballots to overtake his opponent. Colby Jenkins was 214 votes, or 0.2 percentage points, behind U.S. Rep. Celeste Maloy when counties certified their results last month, placing the race within recount territory, which in Utah is when the difference in votes for each can
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Kari Lake wins Arizona Republican primary
Lake is set to face Democrat Ruben Gallego in November.
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Strategizing before election, Utah Democrats plead ‘come back home’
After an endorsement for Vice President Kamala Harris to lead the Democratic presidential ticket, Utah Democratic delegates are strategizing to build a collaborative campaign with the party’s candidates in an attempt to flip some key seats in deeply red Utah. But first, Utah Democratic Party Chair Diane Lewis urged those in the state planning on […]
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From Rust Belt to Reno: What does MAGA think of JD Vance?
In solo rally, Vance endorses mass deportation, takes aim at globalization as he works to regain his footing.
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Josh Shapiro’s VP tryout
Shapiro, who is Jewish, has faced a 'No Genocide Josh' movement
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Colby Jenkins files petition with Utah Supreme Court to challenge primary election
A recount in Utah's 2nd District congressional GOP primary election is already underway.
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Utah congressional candidate Colby Jenkins files lawsuit contesting the election
The day after U.S. Rep. Celeste Maloy’s Republican challenger Colby Jenkins officially called a recount in Utah’s 2nd Congressional District race with razor-thin margins, he also followed through on a separate legal challenge to the election his campaign has been planning. Jenkins on Tuesday filed a lawsuit with the Utah Supreme Court, seeking to contest […]
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How to keep today’s hot take from becoming tomorrow’s apology — the lessons of JD Vance
JD Vance says he was being sarcastic about 'childless cat ladies' but isn't backing down on his point.
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Venezuelans in Utah gathered as election results came in, hoping for change
Thousands of Venezuelans gathered at Herriman City Hall on Sunday.
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Colby Jenkins officially calls a recount, just 214 votes behind Utah Rep. Celeste Maloy
As expected, Rep. Celeste Maloy’s Republican opponent Colby Jenkins has officially called a recount in Utah’s 2nd Congressional District primary. Jenkins announced on X that his campaign formally requested the recount, given the 214-vote margin separating him and Maloy was within the required range for a recount under Utah law. The lieutenant governor’s office confirmed […]
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Colby Jenkins requests recount in tight 2nd District primary race
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — Colby Jenkins, who challenged Rep. Celeste Maloy in the Republican primary for Utah’s 2nd Congressional District, has formally requested a recount in the race. Jenkins announced his request for a recount Monday on Twitter/X, posting a message to Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson in which he asked that his campaign’s watchers […]
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Who will be Kamala Harris’ running mate? Here’s the latest
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said Harris 'is going to make that decision probably in the next six, seven days.'
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Colby Jenkins requests recount in Utah’s 2nd District race against Rep. Celeste Maloy
Maloy leads by 214 votes in the 2nd Congressional District race
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Donald Trump to hold another rally at site of assassination attempt
'What a day it will be,' former president shares on Truth Social about returning to Butler, Pennsylvania.
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Donald Trump tells rally attendees he’s ‘not going to be nice,’ days after Joe Biden drops out
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox had expressed hope former President Donald Trump would be a more unifying figure after the failed attempt on his life.
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Barack and Michelle Obama endorse Kamala Harris
‘This is going to be historic,’ Michelle Obama told Kamala Harris over the phone.
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Trump noncommittal about debate with Harris
Debate plans 'cannot be finalized' until Kamaal Harris is the formal nominee, Donald Trump campaign says
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Trump to visit Utah in August for fundraiser
After the June debate scrapped previous fundraiser plans, organizers rescheduled for August 29.
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Utah’s 2024 Republican primary saw lower voter turnout compared to record-setting 2020
Now that Utah’s 2024 primary has been certified, we have a complete picture of how many Utahns participated in the June 25 election. Even though Utah’s Republican primary this year was packed full of high-profile and heated races — including the gubernatorial race between Gov. Spencer Cox and Rep. Phil Lyman, a crowded GOP contest […]
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President Biden: The time to ‘pass the torch’ is now
In his Wednesday evening speech, Biden explained his decision to exit the presidential race
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Kamala Harris is trying to capture the online generation
Her campaign is hoping they can reach young voters through a digital campaign.
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Forward Party endorses a candidate in Utah Attorney General race
Michelle Quist is running as the Utah United Party candidate.
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Utah wants a judge to toss out teachers union suit over school choice program
The state says funding for the school choice program does not come from funds appropriated for the public school system.
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How Kamala Harris’ path to the nomination started in Utah
Plus, why Trump is frustrated by having to "start all over again."
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Harris clinches majority of Democratic delegates, inching toward party’s nomination
Harris will not formally become the nominee until delegates vote in August.
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Harris vs. Trump: What do the polls tell us about an unprecedented presidential race?
President Joe Biden withdrew from his reelection campaign over the weekend and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for the Democratic Party’s nomination. Now questions arise regarding how she might perform against former President Donald Trump.
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Utah’s national Democratic delegates unanimously endorse Kamala Harris
The Chair of the Utah Democratic Party announced on Monday that Utah's national Democratic delegates were unanimously endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris.
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Utah’s 2024 primary election results are certified — but recount, other challenges loom
Utah Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson officially certified Utah’s statewide election results on Monday — but the Republican contest for 2nd Congressional District is still in flux. While Henderson, after reviewing multi-county election results, gave her stamp of approval as required by state law and effectively made statewide election results official, razor-thin vote margins between Utah […]
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‘Completely unprecedented’: Utah expert reacts on Biden’s decision to drop out
When Jason Perry, the director of the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics, saw the news that President Joe Biden was dropping his re-election bid, he knew the country was heading into uncharted political waters.
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Who could be VP Kamala Harris’ running mate? Here are 3 options
Govs. Roy Cooper of North Carolina, Andy Beshear of Kentucky or Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania?
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Utah Democratic delegates unanimously endorse Harris for presidential ticket
This story has been updated following party delegates’ vote for Vice President Kamala Harris. After President Joe Biden dropped his bid for reelection with less than four months to go before the November election, Utah Democratic Party delegates unanimously endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to substitute Biden in the ticket. The 34 Utah delegates met […]
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Utah leaders offer (mostly) compassionate response as Biden drops reelection bid
As the waves of President Joe Biden’s announcement that he won’t seek another term in the White House rippled through Utah, leaders in the primarily Republican state responded with courteous and supportive messages — for the most part. Biden’s exit creates some uncertainty around Democrats’ presidential ticket, though Biden went on to endorse Vice President […]
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Biden’s legacy is ‘unmatched,’ Harris says in first public appearance this week
Harris made no mention of Biden’s decision to drop out.
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Many Venezuelans in Utah boosting opposition candidate in Venezuela’s presidential vote
As Venezuela's July 28 presidential vote nears, many from the nation now living in Utah are boosting the candidacy of the main opposition coalition.
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Utah reacts to President Biden dropping out
It was a shock to many when President Joe Biden decided to drop out of the 2024 Presidential race.
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Sen. Mitt Romney says Biden’s decision was ‘in the best interest of the country’
Romney said while they had differences, he found common ground with the president as well.
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Hollywood luminary endorses Mitt Romney to replace Biden — then walks it back
Romney didn’t respond to the endorsement.
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VP Kamala Harris responds to President Joe Biden dropping out
Harris says she intends to ‘earn and win’ the nomination
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Trump responds to Biden dropping out, as several Republicans — including Sen. Mike Lee — say Biden should resign
JD Vance earlier said Biden wasn’t fit to serve as president if he was going to drop out.
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Who could replace Biden? 5 Democrats who could step up
Now that President Joe Biden has decided to step away from the 2024 presidential election, attention turns to his replacement.
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With Biden out, what happens next?
Those vying for the nomination would likely pick up their phones and start calling Democratic national delegates.
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Utah Gov. Spencer Cox, a Trump critic, will support him after assassination attempt
The Utah governor had said he would not cast a vote for the top of the ticket this year. Now, he says he's offering Trump his full endorsement.
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Utah court denies Phil Lyman’s request to inspect unredacted signatures
Utah gubernatorial candidate State Rep. Phil Lyman filed a complaint in Utah’s courts requesting to inspect unredacted signatures of his opposition’s campaigns, including those that helped get incumbent Gov. Spencer Cox and Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson on the ballot. His request was denied in court on Friday.
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Utah Republican Gov. Spencer Cox pledges Trump his support after saying last week he wouldn’t vote for him
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox on Friday pledged his support to former President Donald Trump in a notable shift after telling CNN last week he would not vote for Trump in November and hadn’t voted for him in 2016 or 2020.
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Republicans to Biden: Please don’t drop out
As more Democrats call for Biden to drop out, these Republicans hope he’ll stay.
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Republican Utah governor endorsing Trump in reversal
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox (R) handed former President Trump an endorsement Friday in the wake of a failed assassination attempt on Trump last weekend, a reversal of his previous position. “Mr. President, I know we have some differences, and you probably don’t like me much. And that’s OK,” Cox wrote in a letter to Trump,…
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Federal judge denies Colby Jenkins lawsuit to halt 2nd District election certification
Rep. Celeste Maloy leads Jenkins by 214 votes ahead of Monday's statewide canvass.
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Utah governor, a longtime Trump skeptic, offers endorsement after assassination attempt
“I am doing everything I can to help and support him,” Gov. Spencer Cox said. “We will still have lots of disagreements, I’m sure.”
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‘God had a hand in saving you’: Gov. Spencer Cox backs Trump after assassination attempt
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox has changed his tune on former President Donald Trump, saying during his monthly press conference with Utah reporters that he would be voting for the former president in November's election.
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With Trump now their nominee, Republicans declare victory
'I am running to be president for all of America, not half of America,' Trump says.
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Gov. Spencer Cox: Moving forward with ‘Disagree Better’ as a national nonprofit
Cox said his initiative's message is needed 'now more than ever' following the assassination attempt against Donald Trump.
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Records committee denies Lyman’s request for ballot petition signatures from Washington County
Hearing at state building in Taylorsville on Thursday was interrupted several times by at least a dozen Lyman supporters in the room.
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Republican National Convention delegates wear ear bandages to pay tribute to Trump
A county party chair said around half of the Arizona delegation is wearing ear bandages.
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From poverty to VP nominee: Will JD Vance’s working class roots help Trump?
At the Republican National Convention Wednesday night, Vance was introduced by Donald Trump Jr., and his wife, Usha. Vance spoke about his foreign and economic policy.
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Many conservative Republicans deeply opposed Trump. Now they strongly support him. What changed?
There are meaningful differences in the perspectives of conservative leaders who have embraced the former president’s new campaign for office — compared with those who still don’t.
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Is there hope for ‘Disagree Better’? What Gov. Cox’s primary race revealed about political divisiveness
Rep. Phil Lyman criticized the governor's initiative to return civility to conservatism
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Dave Buhler, longtime commissioner of higher education and politician, dies at 67
Utah's former commissioner of higher education and longtime politician Dave Buhler has died at the age of 67.
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National Democrats think they can flip two legislative districts in Utah
The Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee, an arm of the national party, thinks it can flip two legislative districts in Utah currently held by Republicans. Stacy Bernal, challenging state Sen. John Johnson, R-North Ogden, and Jake Fitisemanu, running against Republican Fred Cox for an open House seat in West Valley City, were named as Spotlight candidates […]
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At the GOP convention on the second night: A tale of two ex-Trump critics
Nikki Haley, Ron DeSantis paint conflicting visions of America’s future.
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At the RNC, a theological question: Did God save Trump?
When he was invited to offer a benediction at the Republican National Convention, Pastor James Roemke settled on a prayer from the 1978 Lutheran Book of Worship. Then, Roemke added his own section. “We give thanks to You for keeping President Trump safe,” he said.
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U.S. intelligence agencies say they are tracking Iranian threat against Trump, separate from PA shooting
Focus on the Secret Service is high because Saturday's shooter was able to climb on the roof of a building and shoot at former President Trump.
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After primaries, Utah’s caucus-convention system again under scrutiny
For Utah’s caucus-convention system, it’s been a tough year, particularly for the dominant Republican Party.
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Utah RNC delegates: Trump assassination attempt has revved Republicans
Chayse Leavitt, 18, said he was watching former President Donald Trump’s rally in Butler Pennsylvania live from his home in Smithfield on Saturday when he heard the gunfire. Leavitt — the youngest member of Utah’s delegation in Milwaukee this week for the Republican National Convention — said he watched Trump put his hand to his […]
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Convention delegates react to JD Vance pick: ‘If Trump likes him, I love him’
In a matter of moments on Monday afternoon, the suspense came and went.
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A chance for unity: Utah Republicans dismayed over Trump assassination attempt
While expressing dismay over the violence, many say they think it will help unite voters around Trump.
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RFK Jr. receives Secret Service protection after assassination attempt on Trump
‘Given the history of the Kennedy Family, this is the obvious right thing to do!’ Trump posted on Truth Social.
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Utah Dem: Assassination attempt against Trump ‘wiped out’ talk of Biden stepping aside
Also, national Democrats weigh in on the shooting at the Trump rally.
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Donald Trump Jr. says the election is ‘not over’ after assassination attempt
In his first public appearance since Saturday's shooting, Trump Jr. begs voters to not be apathetic.
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Donald Trump announces Sen. JD Vance as his running mate
Sen. Mike Lee made the announcement on the floor of the Republican National Convention
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A shocking act of violence creates a stunning moment of national unity
A close-call attempt on the former president’s life forces an interruption of the partisan trance convincing us as Americans that we are each other’s enemy.
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‘It’s time to cool it down,’ President Biden says in Oval Office address
In his second address of the day on the assassination attempt of Donald Trump, the president also leaned into the importance of the election and said "disagreement is inevitable."
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Republican National Convention set to kick off in the wake of Trump assassination attempt
Trump is expected to attend amid heightened security.
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Political and religious leaders call for prayers for Trump and the country after apparent shooting
Trump was rushed off the stage by U.S. Secret Service agents and his ear appeared to be bleeding.
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FBI identifies suspect, working to establish motive in Trump assassination attempt
One person was killed and two others critically injured in shooting at Trump rally, where the shooter was also killed.
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Deseret News archives: John F. Kennedy wins Democratic nomination in 1960
Convention in 1960 had plenty of drama and intrigue, but Kennedy rose to the challenge.
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Trump’s return to the spotlight
Does Trump worry Biden will drop out? His team is reportedly ready to face Biden
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The European Union, France and the UK have voted. So, what does it all mean?
The results are in. But how exactly they matter, and what they imply for the future of international politics, isn’t at all clear.
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Utah Gov. Spencer Cox says he’s not voting for Donald Trump, instead will ‘write somebody in’
In an interview Wednesday on "The Source with Kaitlan Collins,” the Beehive State’s governor told the CNN host he’ll “write somebody in” as he’s done in past election years.
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He’s Utah’s youngest Democratic delegate. He doesn’t care about Biden’s age
“President Biden is our party’s nominee,” said Ben Anderson ahead of the Democratic National Convention.
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