Big money in Utah politics: Candidates spent $5.8 million in 2024 legislative races
The average legislative race cost $65K in 2024; 19 races cost more than $100K.
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One Utah Senate seat has been filled by appointment, not election, for more than 40 years
Republican Brady Brammer is set to replace Mike Kennedy in the Utah Senate in January
What would happen if Sen. Mike Lee joins Trump's cabinet?
Choosing a temporary replacement would mostly fall to the Utah Legislature
Gov. Cox picks former lawmaker to represent the public on Utah's open records committee
Cox nominated former Rep. Logan Wilde for one of two seats reserved for members of the public on the Utah State Records Committee.
Supreme Court setback. Phil Lyman's bid to kick Spencer Cox off the ballot rejected over filing error.
During an online meeting with volunteers, Lyman claimed his primary election loss to Cox was not legitimate because of rigged voting machines
Utah GOP lawmakers insist keeping coal power plants running won't compromise pollution control efforts
Stricter EPA oversight looms as Utah considers taking over coal-fired power plant that's scheduled to be shut down
Ten Utah legislative races to watch on election night
91 seats in the Utah Legislature are on the November ballot, but fewer than a dozen elections could be competitive.
Gov. Spencer Cox, Utah lawmakers quietly file support for Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care
Supreme Court set to hear arguments in the case on Dec. 4.
Legislative audit calls for overhaul in candidate signature verification, citing lack of transparency
Audit finds gaps in signature verification process
Is Sen. John Johnson using his podcast to skirt campaign finance law?
Campaign ads for Utah State Sen. John Johnson are frequently featured on his podcast but absent from his campaign finance disclosures.
How gerrymandered is the Utah Legislature?
Registered Democrats outnumber Republicans and independents in just three of Utah's 104 legislative districts.
Information war: How lawmakers changed the rules on what voters are told about constitutional changes
Only the Utah Legislature can amend Utah's Constitution and place the issue on the ballot. How an amendment