2020 Elections

Political yard signs have been going missing. It’s a problem that’s been reported as far south as St. George and as far north as Logan during the run-up to the 2020 election. The issue has prompted responses from politicians across the state, with some calling for action and others advocating a subtler response.

The election is just 11 days away, and there are a lot of misconceptions about voting Utahns might have to wade through. Salt Lake County Clerk Sherrie Swensen helped break down what’s fact and what’s fiction.

Sen. Deidre Henderson, R-Spanish Fork, and Democrat Karina Brown are running for Utah lieutenant governor. One of their main responsibilities if elected would be overseeing elections.

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Candidates for Utah Attorney General, Republican Sean Reyes and Democrat Greg Skordas, had a fiery debate Wednesday night over the lawsuit to repeal the Affordable Care Act, receiving campaign donations and other issues.

More than 11,000 voters in Sanpete County received ballots last week that were missing crucial voter affidavits and signature lines. The county clerk’s office says it will contact any voter who sends in a ballot without extra verification to request additional information. But the Rural Utah Project, a non-profit focused on civic engagement and voter registration, says more is needed to make sure every vote counts.

After an unsuccessful run for Utah attorney general in 2004, Democrat Greg Skordas is challenging Republican incumbent Sean Reyes for the position. Skordas said he’s running because he believes the AG’s office has a “for-sale sign” on its door.

Registering to vote for people with a Utah driver license can be done online, but there are a few more steps if you don’t have one. Here’s what to do.

Republican incumbent Sean Reyes has been Utah’s attorney general since 2013, when he was appointed to the position by Gov. Gary Herbert. Democrat Greg Skordas, who ran unsuccessfully for state attorney general in 2004, is challenging Reyes for the position. Reyes said he’s seeking another term because he wants to finish what he’s started in office.

Rep. John Curtis, R-UT, and his democratic challenger Devin Thorpe both believe human-caused climate change is real and an important issue. But they differ on who would best address it.

Utah’s 4th Congressional District is rated as a toss-up for November’s election. Democratic Rep. Ben McAdams and Republican Burgess Owens are running for the seat.

Historically, white people have turned out to vote more than Black and Latino people nationwide. Some activists in Utah say they’ve heard from Black and Latino voters that their votes don’t matter. But community organizations are trying to push against that narrative and register people of color to vote.