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Utah candidates urge BYU students to embrace civic duty

September 30, 2024 01:54 PM
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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Governor Cox reflects on politics in Utah

July 05, 2023 12:00 AM
Governor Cox has worked to be a leader for all of Utah's citizens: to both the praise of some political opponents and dissatisfaction from others within his party.
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Utah Democrats are disappointed yet encouraged by election results — 'the fight isn't over'

November 09, 2022 12:00 AM
Independent Evan McMullin conceded to incumbent Senator Mike Lee for the Utah Senate race.
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What will this election mean for the future of Provo?

October 29, 2021 12:00 AM
The Provo Municipal 2021 election is on Nov. 2 and residents will cast votes for mayor and multiple city council seats. The deadline for online voter registration has already passed, but any Provo resident can register to vote in person on Election Day.
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Where is the Church on political neutrality?

March 30, 2021 12:00 AM
The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints sends a letter during national election years in the United States to be read by each bishop regarding the Church's politically neutral stance.
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Who's running for Utah attorney general?

October 29, 2020 12:00 AM
Editor’s note: As the Nov. 3 election draws near, the Daily Universe is exploring different national and local issues impacting voters in a series of stories.
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U.S. economy has changed 180 degrees since January: How will it impact the election?

October 27, 2020 12:00 AM
Editor’s note: As the Nov. 3 election draws near, the Daily Universe is exploring different national and local issues impacting voters in a series of stories.
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Who's running? Meet the Democrats making presidential bids

June 24, 2019 12:00 AM
The latest Democrat to enter the 2020 presidential race, former Pennsylvania congressman Joe Sestak, brings the primary field to 25 candidates.
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2020 presidential hopeful Sen. Elizabeth Warren stops in Utah

April 19, 2019 12:00 AM
Sen. Elizabeth Warren speaks to the crowd about her vision for the country at an organizing event in Salt Lake City on April 17. (Maxwell Atwood)
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Bush hailed across party, global lines as man of decency

December 02, 2018 12:00 AM
Cathy Rogers of Windham, Maine, pays her respects at a makeshift memorial for President George H. W. Bush across from Walker's Point, the Bush's summer home, Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, in Kennebunkport, Maine. Bush died at the age of 94 on Friday, about eight months after the death of his wife, Barbara Bush. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)
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McAdams takes lead over Love, claims win in Utah House race

November 20, 2018 12:00 AM
Democratic Salt Lake County Mayor Ben McAdams stands with his family as he speaks at a news conference, Monday, Nov. 19, 2018, in Millcreek, Utah. McAdams declared victory Monday night in the tight race for a U.S. House seat in Utah, but his opponent, Republican Rep. Mia Love, didn't concede and The Associated Press has not called the race. (Steve Griffin/The Deseret News via AP)
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Former NY attorney general won't face abuse charges

November 08, 2018 12:00 AM
FILE - In this Feb. 11, 2016, file photo, New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman speaks during a news conference in New York. The prosecutor appointed to investigate allegations that former New York Attorney General Schneiderman physically abused women says she has closed the case without bringing criminal charges, Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018. Schneiderman said in a statement he didn't consider the decision an exoneration. He also apologized 'for any and all pain that I have caused.' (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer, File)
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McMullin, former congressmen discuss solutions to political polarization, gridlock

October 26, 2018 12:00 AM
David Jolly (left), Patrick Murphy and Evan McMullin discuss the problem of political polarization and gridlock in America at the BYU Varsity Theatre on Oct. 25. (Lexie Flickinger)
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Hundreds of US teacher candidates shake up midterm elections

October 03, 2018 12:00 AM
FILE - In this April 26, 2018 file photo participants in #RedForEd protest march in Yuma, Ariz. Teachers have been making their mark in the U.S. midterm elections, running in what may be unprecedented numbers and empowered by the successful #RedForEd protests for higher teacher pay and increased school spending. After years of dense education debates over teacher evaluations and the Common Core standards, analysts say the teachers’ complaints about outdated textbooks and teacher shortages are resonating. (Randy Hoeft/The Yuma Sun via AP, File)
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Mitt Romney rolls to easy win in GOP primary for Utah Senate

June 27, 2018 12:00 AM
Former GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney holds his grandson Dane Romney, 2, while he and his wife, Ann, wave after addressing supporters at their campaign headquarters during an election night party Tuesday, June 26, 2018, in Orem, Utah. Romney has won the Republican primary for a Utah Senate seat, setting him on the path to restart his political career with a Senate seat left open by retiring Sen. Orrin Hatch. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
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GOP leaders eye new bill on family separations at border

June 26, 2018 12:00 AM
WASHINGTON (AP) — Top House Republicans are discussing legislation aimed at curbing the separation of migrant families at the border, GOP aides said Monday. The election-year response to public uproar over the Trump administration policy comes as a broader immigration package heads toward likely House defeat this week.
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Michelle Kaufusi elected Provo's first female mayor

November 03, 2017 12:00 AM
Michelle Kaufusi was born and raised in Provo and has served on a total of 11 city boards. Kaufusi will be Provo's first female mayor. (Michelle Kaufusi)
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Kathie Allen Democratic candidate for special Congressional election

October 30, 2017 12:00 AM
Dr. Kathie Allen is the democratic nominee for Utah's 3rd District Congressional race. Prior to entering the race for the congressional seat, Allen practiced medicine for 30 years. (Daniel Friend)
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