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Utah Senate District 11 Race: Growth, Data Centers, and Two Views of Prop 4

September 25, 2026September 25, 2026John MulhollandLeave a Comment

This Senate district covers some of the fastest-growing communities in Utah, from Eagle Mountain to Tooele, and both candidates describe a district being reshaped by new roads, data center construction, and a possible nuclear testing campus. The race also splits on a question that has dominated Utah politics: what to do about Proposition 4 and […]

Utah Senate District 21 Race: A Democrat and a Former Republican Take On Brady Brammer

September 25, 2026September 25, 2026John Mulholland1 Comment

Senate District 21 voters will see three names on the November 3 ballot in Utah County, and only one of them has held the seat. Republican Sen. Brady Brammer won his June primary with 57% of the vote over Cedar Hills City Council member Kelly Smith, and now faces two challengers with very different political […]

Why do I see so many ads for certain candidates?

June 21, 2026June 21, 2026John MulhollandLeave a Comment

Senator Brady Brammer and Senator Dan McCay both received $55,000 from the fund this election cycle. Senator Stuart Adams and Senator Scott Sandall each received $15,000. Sandall was able to defeat his primary opponent at convention; Adams, Brammer, and McCay all still face primary challengers on Tuesday. Where did the money come from? I had […]

Brady Brammer: The Strategic Legislator Focused on Long-Term Infrastructure and Court Reform

May 1, 2026May 1, 2026John Mulholland2 Comments

As 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 […]

Senate District 21

April 15, 2026April 15, 2026John MulhollandLeave a Comment

Kelly 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 […]

Senate District 21 Special Election

October 25, 2024October 29, 2024John MulhollandLeave a Comment

With State Senator Mike Kennedy running for the Congressional District 3 seat, a special election to replace him has already started. This will only take effect if Kennedy wins. This will be voted on by Utah County Republican delegates in a special election on Nov 2nd. Brady Brammer Brady grew up in Orem and received […]

Utah Senate 24

March 28, 2024May 12, 2024John MulhollandLeave a Comment

With Curt Bramble retiring at the end of the year, the seat is now open for new representation. Because this district covers multiple counties, only state delegates vote in this race at the state convention. Keven Stratton – Republican Nominee Keven was born and raised on a fruit farm and comes from a family of […]