2024 election
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BYU alumni create app to foster understanding amid polarized political climate
Amid an increasingly polarized social and political climate in the United States, two BYU alumni created an app aimed at starting conversations and fostering understanding within families, college campuses and across the nation.
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Utah Rep. Phil Lyman and Salt Lake County auditor Chris Harding take part in debate about Utah election transparency and signature verification
Utah Rep. Phil Lyman of the 69th District and Salt Lake County Auditor Chris Harding met Thursday, Nov. 14 at Hidden Peaks Coffee and Roasting Co. in Salt Lake City for a debate on election transparency and signature verification audits leading up to the previous 2024 Utah election.
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A complete breakdown of the 2024 Utah election results
With polls closed and results released, election season has officially come to a close in the state of Utah.
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Trump wins the White House in a political comeback rooted in appeals to frustrated voters
WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump was elected the 47th president of the United States on Wednesday, an extraordinary comeback for a former president who refused to accept defeat four years ago, sparked a violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, was convicted of felony charges and survived two assassination attempts.
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Your voice matters: A quick guide to the Utah ballot
After Utah County presented this year's ballot — including federal and local candidates, judicial retention and initiatives — resources made by committees and nonprofits help voters navigate the ballot and ensure they are informed.
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BYU professor reminds young voters their voices matter in American democracy
With the upcoming presidential election, one BYU professor is conducting research to remind young voters that they can make a difference.
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Partisan Student Panel event encourages civility amid differing political opinions
The BYU College Democrats and College Republicans clubs treated students to a variety of political views in the Partisan Student Panel on Oct. 10.
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BYU students decide who to support in presidential election
The presidential election is less than 30 days away and polls say college students may make the difference the election's outcome.
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Ensuring election integrity: A look at ballot processing for 2024
As concerns about election integrity remain prevalent in the United States, the Utah County Clerk's office tallies each ballot and oversees the election process in Utah County.
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Utah candidates urge BYU students to embrace civic duty
Local candidates on this election year’s ballot visited BYU to connect with students and share advice on becoming politically engaged, during the political campaign fair on Friday, Sept. 13.
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Utah gubernatorial candidates clash on housing, energy and Amendment D in lively debate
Gov. Spencer J. Cox, Rep. Brian King and J. Robert Latham (L) went head-to-head on Sept. 11 at the Grand Theater in Salt Lake Community College, debating housing, energy and Amendment D.
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BYU Democrat and Republican clubs host political campaign fair to inspire civic engagement
BYU College Republicans and BYU College Democrats, clubs came together to create a bipartisan political campaign fair on Sept. 13.
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Trump and Harris face off in presidential debate, BYU students react
BYU students joined millions around the nation on Tuesday, Sept. 10 to watch former President Donald Trump and current Vice President Kamala Harris face off in their first presidential debate.
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Trump picks Sen. JD Vance of Ohio, a once-fierce critic turned loyal ally, as his GOP running mate
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Former PresidentDonald TrumpchoseSen. JD Vanceof Ohio as his running mate on Monday, picking a onetime critic who became a loyal ally and is now the first millennial to join a major-party ticket at a time of deep concern about the advanced age of America’s political leaders.
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Trump injured but ‘fine’ after attempted assassination at rally, shooter and one attendee are dead
BUTLER, Pa. (AP) — Former PresidentDonald Trumpwas the target of an apparent assassination attempt Saturday at a Pennsylvania rally, days before he was to accept the Republican nomination for a third time. A barrage of gunfire set off panic, and a bloodied Trump, who said he was shot in the ear, was surrounded by Secret Service and hurried to his SUV as he pumped his fist in a show of defiance.
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