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The court rejected Jenkins' suit that asked justices to count a batch of ballots with late postmarks after Rep. Celeste Maloy won a recount by fewer than 200 votes. That makes Maloy the winner of the June Republican primary.

The lawsuit is predicated on the idea that eligible ballots were falsely disqualified because of Postal Service practices during the June 25 GOP primary election.

After questions about election integrity were raised following the 2020 election, Utah’s county clerks are eager to be ahead of the game this election season.

The change, County Clerk Aaron Davidson said, will encourage people to use ballot drop boxes instead.

Voters in 12 Utah cities will use ranked choice for some races when they cast their ballots this year.

The Republican state representative from Blanding, Utah, is known nationally for his pardon by former President Donald Trump.

Utah lawmakers met for a special session on Wednesday to make changes to the 2023 election calendar, clearing the way for a special election to replace Rep. Chris Stewart in Congress this year.

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

Voter turnout in the 2022 midterm elections is lagging behind previous years — for now.

Some local political officials want to see more changes to Utah’s election laws. Critics say that could lead down a dangerous path.

County clerks are now required to break down where every ballot is in the verification process.

Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson helped craft the legislation with county clerks. She said the bill does not mean there was widespread fraud in the 2020 election.