The congressional Republicans, along with other GOP elected officials, want the court to stop Utah Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson from using the map implemented by Judge Dianna Gibson in November
Former economic development chief Ryan Starks approved millions in taxpayer funds for the Salt Lake Chamber Foundation just days before announcing new role with Chamber-affiliated group. The grant was later canceled over conflict concerns.
How do you engineer a congressional map to eliminate political competition? Utah Republicans found a way—by splitting up Democratic voters so equally the variation was under 4%.
Legislative leaders say they'll meet the court's Sept. 24 deadline to draw new congressional maps, but may submit a non-compliant map to test the constitutionality of Prop. 4.
Rep. Karianne Lisonbee says she's "verified" reports of noncitizens voting in Utah's elections. She's attempting to leverage those claims to push for strict new voter registration requirements in next month's special session.