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Utah Democrats call out 'racist' responses to congressional candidate Liban Mohamed
Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Jan. 7 - 7:13 p.m.
State Democratic leaders are condemning what they say are racist responses to a campaign video from Utah's newest candidate for Congress.
Salt Lake County councilman reverses course, decides not to run for reelection
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Jan. 3 - 2:15 p.m.
A first-term member of the Salt Lake County Council has decided not to run for a second term after announcing he would on Thursday.
Deputy injured in Tremonton shooting announces run for Box Elder County sheriff
Mike Anderson, KSL | Posted Jan. 2 - 6:36 p.m.
A Box Elder County deputy sheriff wounded in a deadly shooting last August is now running for Box Elder County sheriff — against his current boss.
Provo Mayor Michelle Kaufusi announces run for Utah County Commission
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Jan. 2 - 5:52 p.m.
Provo Mayor Michelle Kaufusi on Friday filed to run for a seat on the Utah County Commission. Commissioner Amelia Powers Gardner has announced she will not seek another term.
Resident-led referendum on Salt Lake County tax increase qualifies for signature process
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Jan. 2 - 5:02 p.m.
A resident-led group seeking to challenge Salt Lake County's property tax increase has been given the green light to collect signatures on the measure.
Utah Rep. Jordan Teuscher faces GOP challenger for reelection
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Jan. 2 - 3:04 p.m.
Another Republican state lawmaker is facing an intraparty challenge as he seeks reelection later this year.
Which Salt Lake County Council members are running for reelection?
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Jan. 1 - 5:42 p.m.
Several members of the Salt Lake City Council announced on Thursday that they would not be seeking reelection at the end of their term.
Here are 25 new Utah laws that went into effect on Jan. 1
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Jan. 1 - 10:11 a.m.
From SNAP soda restrictions to new alcohol ID requirements, here are 25 new laws that take effect in Utah on Jan. 1.
This Utah Republican is challenging a longtime GOP lawmaker for a seat in the Senate
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Dec. 31 - 7:11 p.m.
Two more Republican state lawmakers won't be returning to their seats after next year, with one seeking to unseat a GOP senator and another stepping away from lawmaking altogether.
State Sen. Nate Blouin to vie for 1st District US House seat, touting progressive values
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Nov. 24 - 6:00 p.m.
State Sen. Nate Blouin has joined the race for the 1st District U.S. House seat, the fourth Democrat to do so, emphasizing his progressive values.
Utah legislator steps down following Cottonwood Heights mayoral victory
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Nov. 21 - 2:17 p.m.
Utah Democrats announced their plan to replace a representative who resigned on Thursday, following her Cottonwood Heights mayoral election victory.
Former state Sen. Derek Kitchen joins race for 1st District U.S. House seat
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Nov. 20 - 11:45 a.m.
Former state Sen. Derek Kitchen will vie for the Utah 1st District U.S. House seat, getting increasing attention from Utah Democrats hoping to regain a seat in Congress.
Democratic Utah state senator announces U.S. House bid in wake of court redistricting decision
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Nov. 12 - 7:11 p.m.
Democratic Utah Sen. Kathleen Riebe announced a U.S. House bid in the wake of a controversial court decision redrawing the state's four congressional districts.
National Democrats bullish about flipping House seat in Utah with new maps
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 12 - 7:17 a.m.
National Democrats are preparing to pour resources into Utah during the midterm cycle after a congressional map was OKed, which gives a strong chance to flip a House seat.
Judge tosses congressional map drawn by Utah lawmakers; state 'likely' to file appeal
Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Nov. 11 - 3:52 p.m.
A judge has thrown out a new U.S. congressional map passed by the Republican-led Legislature in favor of an alternative map.
Supreme Court will decide if states can count mail-in ballots after Election Day
Lauren Irwin, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 10 - 6:00 p.m.
The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to decide if states can count mail-in ballots that arrive after Election Day. It's a key issue for President Donald Trump, who has criticized the practice since his 2020 election loss.
Why an anti-incumbent wave swept major Utah mayor seats
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 9 - 7:00 p.m.
Utah voters ousted mayors across the state on Tuesday, including in Provo and St. George, highlighting concerns over rapid growth and expensive city projects, which made all the difference in low-turnout elections.
24-year-old makes history as Vineyard's youngest — and first Black — City Council member
Jodi Reynosa, KSL | Posted Nov. 8 - 9:04 a.m.
At just 24 years old, Jacob Wood is now the youngest person ever elected to Vineyard's City Council — and the first Black council member in the city's history.
Provo Mayor Michelle Kaufusi concedes to Marsha Judkins following tight municipal election race
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Nov. 6 - 8:38 p.m.
Provo Mayor Michelle Kaufusi took to social media to concede after a tight election race.
Provo mayor locked in tight race with challenger, and other Utah County early elections tallies
Cassidy Wixom and Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Nov. 5 - 8:57 p.m.
The first wave of election results is signaling several political shake-ups in Utah County.
Grantsville elects first female mayor; other unofficial results in Tooele County races
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Nov. 5 - 8:38 p.m.
Here's a look at the 2025 municipal election results throughout Tooele County
Changing of the guards: Here's a look at preliminary election results in southern, northern Utah
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted Nov. 5 - 5:44 p.m.
Preliminary results from the 2025 general election on Tuesday signal potential leadership changes in communities throughout southern and northern Utah.
Preliminary results for school board seats in Utah County's 3 new school districts
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted Nov. 5 - 2:52 p.m.
Three Utah County school districts born out of the November 2024 vote to split the Alpine School District are a bit closer to naming their inaugural board members following Tuesday's election.
Election Day 2025: Preliminary results for Utah's biggest races
KSL Staff | Posted Nov. 5 - 8:47 a.m.
As the 2025 municipal general election winds down in Utah, KSL.com is keeping tabs on the results from races in some of the state's most populous counties.
