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I have been writing articles about political candidates for over a decade now on various sites and finally decided to create my own. My goal has always been to provide accurate information to voters so they can make more informed decisions. John Mulholland is a software engineer that has been writing about candidates since 2015. […]
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The Republican primary for House District 16 in Layton presents voters with a clear choice between two distinct approaches to state governance. The race contrasts an incumbent focused on constitutional and social legislation with a challenger emphasizing municipal-level executive experience and property tax reform. Following the Davis County Republican Convention, where Stevenson got 55% to […]
Continue ReadingAs the 2026 election cycle hits its stride, incumbent Senator Brady Brammer is running on a record of technical, often high-stakes legislative heavy lifting. A business litigator with a Master’s in Public Administration from BYU, Brammer has spent the last eight years navigating the complexities of the House and Senate. Energy and the Economy: A […]
Continue ReadingKelly Smith – Push for Local Sovereignty and Process Integrity As the race for the state legislature heats up, Kelly Smith is positioning herself as the candidate of “process,” local control, and collaborative governance. With six years of experience on the Cedar Hills City Council and a background as a retired educator, Smith’s platform is […]
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I’ve spent decades involved in Utah politics and have seen citizens become increasingly frustrated with their government, often not knowing how to be effective. What issues do you care about the most? What I found when looking at how Utah’s laws are made might surprise you: if you want to have the most influence over […]
Continue ReadingThe race for Utah County Commission Seat B is shaping up to be one of the most crowded and consequential contests this election cycle. With incumbent Brandon Gordon stepping down, a massive field of candidates has emerged to claim the open seat. Because this is a heavily Republican county, the battle for this seat will […]
Continue ReadingThe race for Utah County Commission Seat A is wide open following the announcement that incumbent Amelia Powers Gardner will not seek reelection. With the county facing unprecedented growth, the commission—which acts as both the legislative and executive arm of the county—will be tasked with managing infrastructure, housing affordability, and the ongoing modernization of county […]
Continue ReadingThe race for Utah County Clerk has shifted with Doug Courtney recently announcing his departure from the field, the challenge to the incumbent has narrowed, crystallizing the options for voters this election cycle. The Clerk’s office has been under intense public scrutiny following a series of administrative missteps over the past few years—covered at https://utelection.info/utah-county-clerk-a-turbulent-term/. […]
Continue ReadingA Review of Aaron Davidson’s First Term as Utah County Clerk Aaron Davidson was elected Utah County Clerk in 2022 on a platform emphasizing election integrity, transparency, and modernization. Over the course of his first term, the office has been the subject of a formal state reprimand, a post-election review by the Utah Lieutenant Governor’s […]
Continue ReadingUtah County Auditor Race: Experience, Oversight, and the Scope of the Office The Utah County Auditor’s Office is administrative, not legislative. It does not set policy or determine tax rates. Its responsibilities include certifying tax rates, extending levies, overseeing aspects of the budgeting process, reconciling financial records, and maintaining internal controls. When systems function properly, […]
Continue ReadingOver the past few weeks, I’ve heard a surprising number of people confidently claim that Judge Dianna Gibson “sat on” Utah’s redistricting case. One neighbor even told me: “She held it for eight months so she could force the map she wanted.” That bothered me — not because I assume judges are always right, but […]
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