Lt. Governor's Office

As of the morning of April 28, the labor groups hit the 8% target in 15 Senate districts, and 146,480 signatures have been verified.

The signatures turned in are more than double the 140,748 needed. The next step is signature verification, followed by 45 days when opponents can convince people to remove their names.

Representatives from eight unions announced Wednesday they intend to file and collect signatures for a ballot statewide referendum to overturn HB267.

With just a week to go, the Legislature is looking at Utah’s election system through a microscope. There are more than 80 election-related bills this session.

Although some races might be pretty clear soon after the polls close, results in Utah are not official until the statewide canvass on Nov. 25.

Despite no evidence of widespread voter fraud in Utah or elsewhere, state election officials continue to push back against claims that the state’s process is compromised.

Judge Dianna Gibson’s order says ballots can be printed as certified, but Amendment D is void and won’t be counted. The state could still appeal to the Utah Supreme Court.

Jenkins hopes to convince the Utah Supreme Court to allow ballots deemed ineligible because of late postmarks to be counted. The argument hinges on how the Postal Service handles mail in southern Utah.

The Iron County School Board retired the name in 2019, but on March 26 the board voted to put the issue on the ballot as soon as possible.

While it’s not as prominent this legislative session, lawmakers are still tackling state elections.

Election results were certified across Utah this week and the 2022 midterms are officially over.

The Orem City Council recently passed resolutions taking a stand on two ballot propositions dealing with the Alpine School District. Some residents believe it was a misuse of public funds.