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Complaints grow about Utah politics
GOP: Leaders accused of trying to stack deck

PROVO - Widespread complaints continue to swirl that entrenched Republican Party leaders are breaking party rules and stacking the deck to help their party legislators win re-election, even after one major controversy was resolved Thursday.
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Politics Utah

Candidates for governor see Utah's economy differently in first debate

Different pictures of Utah emerged from the first debate between Gov. Herbert and challenger Peter Cooke. Ref. Source 1

Utah Politics History & Civil Business Politics

Is Romney's loss Utah's loss? Leavitt, others were poised to make impact

Former Utah Gov. Mike Leavitt said he was optimistic Mitt Romney would win Tuesday's presidential election. Ref. Source 8

Politics Utah

Utah GOP wants Salt Lake City to host 2016 Republican National Convention

Utah GOP Chairman James Evans is pushing hard for Salt Lake City to try again to host the convention. Ref. Source 2

Politics Utah

Voter turnout in question for municipal elections

Even with a multimillion dollar initiative and mayoral shifts, it's unclear whether voter turnout will be higher. Ref. Source 3

Utah Politics

Same-sex marriage debate could impact proposed Utah nondiscrimination bill

The battle over same-sex marriage could change how a proposed statewide nondiscrimination law plays out. Ref. Source 8

Utah Politics

Mia Love, Doug Owens file candidacies for 4th Congressional seat

Republican Mia Love, Democrat Doug Owens declared their candidacy for Utah's 4th Congressional District seat. Ref. Source 3

Utah Politics Politics Business Civil & History

Will Utah play a more prominent role in the 2016 presidential primary?

There's still a push for Utah to play a bigger role in the 2016 presidential primary race. Ref. Source 5