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Utah bill to end straight-ticket voting advances to Senate

Utah bill to end straight-ticket voting advances to Senate

SALT LAKE CITY (The Salt Lake Tribune) — A bill eliminating the option to vote for all candidates of a political party by checking a single box on a ballot has gained momentum in Utah. The Salt Lake Tribune reported that some lawmakers believe ending straight-ticket ballots could encourage thoughtful […]

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Long-serving Democrat plans to retire from Utah Legislature

Long-serving Democrat plans to retire from Utah Legislature

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — One of the longest-serving Democratic members of the Utah Legislature has announced she will not seek reelection. The Salt Lake Tribune reports Rep. Patrice Arent plans to retire when her term expires Jan. 1, 2021. Arent joined the Utah House in 1996 and served until […]

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Utah lawmaker hopes to end straight-party ticket voting

Utah lawmaker hopes to end straight-party ticket voting

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A Utah lawmaker wants to put an end to straight-party ticket voting, or the process when voters mark just one box on a ballot to cast votes for all candidates running under one party’s banner. The Salt Lake Tribune reports Rep. Patrice Arent, D-Millcreek, says she plans […]

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