Utah Republican Leaders Reassess Election Losses

(Salt Lake City, UT) — Utah’s Republican leaders say they need to rebuild voter trust after major midterm losses. Unofficial results show Democratic and unaffiliated candidates on track to flip 15 Republican-held House seats and two Senate seats. Republicans would retain control of both chambers, but lose their House supermajority if those results hold.  Republican Governor Spencer Cox says political leaders need to listen more. That includes leaders at the state level. During a press conference, he said Utah voters are concerned about data centers, housing and trust in government.  House Speaker Mike Schultz says smaller elementary-school classes and greater legislative transparency will be priorities in the next session.