There are a lot of races on the ballot for the November election — and a lot of issues that may impact the way people vote. This week, KUER is bringing you profiles of voters from across Utah to see what’s on their mind as they look toward the election.
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One in 10 Utah voters is Hispanic or Latino. Sticking with the state’s reputation,”Latinos in Utah may be more Republican than Latinos nationally,” said one political scientist. -
Pinkney and Rachelle Morris, her Republican opponent, met for lunch on Monday. While “the votes didn't quite go our way,” Morris said, “there's a lot to celebrate here in what we accomplished.” -
Even before the presidential campaign started, Utah was part of a national wave of states restricting gender-affirming care, sports participation and bathroom access. -
Democrats had a goal to pick up some legislative seats this election. To have any future chances a political scientist says the state party needs to “carve out a separate brand from the national Democratic Party.” -
Donald Trump improved his election 2024 margins nationwide from 2020, but not in Utah. It could be a sign that the Republican president-elect has hit his ceiling in the Beehive State. -
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. -
The Associated Press called Utah for Donald Trump at 8:00 p.m. MST / 10:00 p.m. EST. -
The Associated Press called the governor's race for Spencer Cox at 10:29 p.m. MST / 12:29 a.m. EST. -
"I consider it almost a sacred civic responsibility of teaching someone about the importance of elections,” said West Jordan Middle School teacher William Shields. -
Utah becoming more politically competitive won’t happen overnight. But Colorado at one time defied the odds and some think Utah could, too. -
Utah flipping blue isn't on our bingo card this election cycle. But the state is growing and changing quickly and Democratic strategists thinks there's a purple opening. -
Following incidents in Oregon and Washington, some clerks in Utah are taking precautionary measures. State-mandated 24/7 video surveillance and other fraud and ballot destruction safeguards are also in place.
