Republican and Democratic legislators are looking to reform the primary election process put in place by SB54 10 years ago.

A bill spelling out that the details of how voters return their mailed election ballots is private and making it a crime for public officials to access or use information not related to their duties is headed to the Utah House.

The Utah House’s top Republican leader has thrown his support behind a newly-unveiled bill that would vastly limit Utah’s universal vote-by-mail system and implement new ID requirements. House Speaker Mike Schultz,

Even though election season is over, pressure on Utah election officials isn’t about to let up. In the wake of a contentious election that sowed more scrutiny on voting, Utah lawmakers are gearing up to consider changes to the state’s election system,

The Legislature aims to tackle some of the most important issues in Utah this year, including the elections process, judicial reform and the housing and homelessness crisis.

General Legislative Session begins on Tuesday, Jan. 21. Lawmakers are expected to lay out their priorities on day one.

The Utah legislative session will see debate on increasing trust in elections. A Sutherland Institute poll shows what improves voter confidence most.

Utah Republican leaders gaveled in the 2025 legislative session aiming to transform Utah into a nuclear powerhouse, make sweeping changes to higher education and overhaul the state’s elections.

SALT LAKE CITY — With the 2025 General Session coming up, Utahns were asked what policies would increase voter confidence in the elections process. The data comes from the Sutherland Institute and Y2 Analytics. It found 74% of Utah voters prefer to stick with elected officials running the state elections instead of appointing someone.

It may be an opening wager – a new proposal at the Utah State Capitol is making a run for pari-mutuel horse racing, with counties opting to allow betting on out

Aside from illegal immigration, Utah House Republicans plan to focus on tech education, taxes, elections and more during the 2025 legislative session.

The Utah County Republican Party’s Central Committee narrowly approved a measure to endorse candidates in municipal elections this year, marking a significant expansion of the party’s involvement in traditionally nonpartisan local races.