Sanders threw his support behind Blouin, who has positioned himself as a progressive candidate similar to the Vermont senator.

After a seven-vote difference between candidates Ryan Dickey and Jack Rubin in the election, Rubin requested a recount last Thursday, as allowed under Utah code.

Municipal election results were certified in cities across Utah County on Tuesday, officially identifying the elected officials set to take office in 2026. The county’s final results showed a 35% voter turnout,

The municipal elections of 2025 are officially said and done for Weber County. This election, 44,220 ballots were filed by the county’s 116,769 registered voters for a turnout of 38% with results now canvassed.

Legislative defendants in the state’s redistricting case asked 3rd District Court Judge Dianna Gibson to stay her Nov. 10 ruling, arguing that the state cannot properly resolve its constitutional dilemma in time for candidates to qualify for the 2026 midterm elections.

Utah's GOP supermajority hopes to get the state's newly redrawn congressional map overturned by the 2026 midterm elections. Their plans to achieve that and the feasibility of their goal are both unclear — but it will involve an appeal to the Utah Supreme Court.

Bernie Sanders has historically received significant support among Utah Democrats. The U.S. senator now has a favorite in the race for Utah’s new blue-leaning congressional district.

After referring the case to the A.G.’s office, Lt. Gov. Henderson now says the anti-trans PAC funded by GOP House Speaker Rep. Schultz insists its records are accurate.

There is a good chance that Utah could be represented by a socialist in Congress in the near future. Our political columnists explore and explain why.