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Nikki Haley speaks to Utah voters on faith, family, moral clarity

Dylan Eubank
By Dylan Eubank
February 29, 2024 12:00 AM
Ambassador Nikki Haley spoke at a rally on Wednesday, Feb. 28 at Utah Valley University. She affirmed her belief in faith and family and encouraged Utahns to attend local caucuses on Tuesday, March 5.
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BYUSA

Get to know BYUSA presidential candidates for election today

By Jackie Durfey
February 29, 2024 12:00 AM
BYUSA elections are today, Feb. 29, and students can vote for candidates here from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. BYUSA encouraged students to be informed about candidates before voting.
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Local

BYU student vies for city council seat with $0 campaign

By Emma Everett
June 16, 2023 12:00 AM
BYU political science student Tanner Bennett is contending for a spot on Provo City Council with a $0 grassroots campaign.
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Technology

BYU study suggests AI can predict election outcomes

By Emma Everett
May 31, 2023 12:00 AM
Artificial intelligence is everywhere. It suggests items for online shopping carts, generates massive quantities of text, organizes Instagram feeds and mimics speech.
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State

5-year Utah State Treasurer seeking reelection

By Taylor Nelson
October 30, 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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State

HB36: Utah lawmakers propose changes to voter registration deadlines

By Anna Bryner
January 31, 2020 12:00 AM
Utah voters would be able to register up to 11 days prior to an election under amendments proposed to Utah Election Code.
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Local

Lack of student involvement in city elections could cause issues for future students

By Thomas Madrigal
October 07, 2019 12:00 AM
The Provo municipal general election will be held on Nov 5. On top of campaigning with local community members, candidates face the task of getting more BYU students involved in this year’s elections.
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Campus Events

Congressman John Curtis encourages student involvement in politics

By Kristen Hollingshaus
March 18, 2019 12:00 AM
Congressman John Curtis addresses students on political involvement and the difference they can make by raising their voice. (Arianna Davidson)
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Campus

2019-2020 BYUSA presidential candidates

By Kristen Hollingshaus
March 04, 2019 12:00 AM
Mimi Ross, left, and Rob Borden, right, are campaigning on the platform of 'love, learn, serve.' (Rob Borden)
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Nation

Why wait? Democrats openly flirt with 2020 White House bids

By Associated Press
November 23, 2018 12:00 AM
WASHINGTON — In the days after the midterm election, New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker worked the phones with Democratic luminaries in Iowa. Montana Gov. Steve Bullock courted high-dollar donors in New York. Other Democrats openly mused about their White House ambitions on live television.
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Nation

McAdams takes lead over Love, claims win in Utah House race

By Associated Press
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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Metro

Mitt Romney Wins Senate Seat

By Universe Contributor
November 07, 2018 12:00 AM
Mitt Romney, newly elected Utah senator, said, 'During the next six years I commit to devote my heart, my mind and my energy to be worthy of the trust that you as voters of Utah have given me. Thank you so much. What a wonderful success.'
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Nation

Democrats seize House control, but Trump's GOP holds Senate

By Associated Press
November 07, 2018 12:00 AM
Voters cast their ballots at Robious Elementary School in Chesterfield, Va., on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. (Daniel Sangjib Min/Richmond Times-Dispatch via AP)
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Nation

Mitt Romney handily wins US Senate seat from Utah

By Associated Press
November 07, 2018 12:00 AM
Mitt Romney, Republican U.S. Senator-elect from Utah along with his wife Ann and other family members on stage, speak to an election night party after his victory Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018, in Orem, Utah. (AP Photo/Gene Sweeney Jr.)
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Metro

Ballot Initiatives

By Universe Contributor
November 05, 2018 12:00 AM
While many people have already sent in their mail in ballots or are waiting to vote in person tomorrow on Election Day, others are hesitant to vote due to lack of knowledge of what this year’s ballot includes.
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Campus News

Romney wins election, but not all BYU students voted

By Aimee Colton
July 03, 2018 12:00 AM
Former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney secured the Republican Senate nomination that could restart his political career, but many BYU students did not vote in the election on June 26.
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Nation

Zuckerberg asked to testify; data firm's CEO suspended

By Associated Press
March 21, 2018 12:00 AM
Chief Executive of Cambridge Analytica (CA) Alexander Nix, leaves the offices in central London, Tuesday March 20, 2018. Cambridge Analytica, has been accused of improperly using information from more than 50 million Facebook accounts. It denies wrongdoing. (Dominic Lipinski/PA via AP)
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Local

What Provo voters need to know on election day

By Eleanor Cain Adams
October 31, 2017 12:00 AM
Kathie Allen, Jim Bennett and John Curtis address audience at Congressional Debate. The special election for the Utah 3rd Congressional District will take place on Nov. 7 (Steve Griffin).
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