Voting

In other news, a bill overhauling Utah's vote-by-mail system has advanced in the legislature. And, a scenic route through Zion National Park has reopened after a recent rockfall.

Supporters of Senate Bill 73 say it promotes transparency, while critics argue it adds unfair obstacles to Utah’s citizen initiative process.

Amendment B proposed an increase from 4% to 5% on the annual distribution cap from the State School Fund to public schools. Utah's Amendment C proposed making the election of county sheriffs a constitutional requirement, rather than a tradition.

In other news, ski season is approaching with the first resort opening on Friday. And, Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson says changes are needed after polling issues on Election Day in Utah County.

Most people in jail across the country are eligible to vote. But it’s not easy for many of those incarcerated people to cast their ballots. A Colorado effort is starting to turn that around.

Students at Utah State University had mixed responses about whether they're voting, and who they're voting for.

Aired Oct. 15, 2024. Proponents of the two major parties say that third party candidates and independents are just spoilers. We talked with representatives from the United Utah Party and the Utah Libertarian Party.

Candidates for Utah’s Second Congressional District debated a number of issues at Utah Tech University on Monday — including their role in a closely divided Congress.

“I probably wouldn’t vote if I had to drive that far,” said a rural Utah voter who uses mail-in voting.

Our hosts sit down with Lannie Chapman, Salt Lake County clerk, to discuss her role in Utah elections.