Utah Political Watch (Page 23)

Utah lawmakers try to 'Michael Scott' their way out of gerrymandering mess

⏰ Tick Tock 15 days - First day candidates (except Congressional candidates) can file for the 2026 election. (1/2/2026) 33 days - Start of the 2026 Utah Legislature (1/20/2026)

By Bryan Schott

/ 18 Dec 2025

Utah lawmakers try to 'Michael Scott' their way out of gerrymandering mess

Dan Bongino is on his way out as FBI No. 2 after less than a year. Sen. Mike Lee's hype isn't aging well

FBI deputy director Dan Bongino is expected to leave in the coming weeks after less than a year on the job. Utah Sen. Mike Lee, one of Bongino’s loudest

By Bryan Schott

/ 17 Dec 2025

Dan Bongino is on his way out as FBI No. 2 after less than a year. Sen. Mike Lee's hype isn't aging well

Press Room recap: Gerrymandering drama, World Cup grifting, and War with Venezuela?

We covered a lot of ground in last-night's subscriber-only livestream. If you missed it, here are some highlights: The Legislature's Gerrymandering Stalling Tactics The

By Bryan Schott

/ 17 Dec 2025

You snooze, you lose: Did Utah lawmakers miss their chance to appeal the gerrymandering ruling?

Plaintiffs say lawmakers blew appeal deadlines-twice-as the 2026 clock winds down

By Bryan Schott

/ 16 Dec 2025

You snooze, you lose: Did Utah lawmakers miss their chance to appeal the gerrymandering ruling?

Another Spencer Cox for president trial balloon?

Could Cox turn anti-Big Tech bluster into a 2028 presidential run?

By Bryan Schott

/ 15 Dec 2025

Another Spencer Cox for president trial balloon?

Analysis: Utah Republicans retreat on anti-union law to dodge a 2026 ballot backlash

40% of Utah voters who signed the referendum challenging HB267 were Republicans.

By Bryan Schott

/ 11 Dec 2025

Analysis: Utah Republicans retreat on anti-union law to dodge a 2026 ballot backlash

Post-Dobbs abortion rates are up-including in Utah

⏰ Tick Tock 22 days - First day candidates (except Congressional candidates) can file for the 2026 election. (1/2/2026) 40 days - Start of the 2026 Utah Legislature (1/20/2026)

By Bryan Schott

/ 11 Dec 2025

Post-Dobbs abortion rates are up-including in Utah

Utah earns an 'F' for its gun laws

⏰ Tick Tock 23 days - First day candidates (except Congressional candidates) can file for the 2026 election. (1/2/2026) 41 days - Start of the 2026 Utah Legislature (1/20/2026)

By Bryan Schott

/ 10 Dec 2025

Lawmakers want to fast-track election court cases, shift signature rules for 2026 election

On the house! We're making this one available to all readers. If you find it valuable, consider becoming a paid subscriber—your support is what keeps this kind

By Bryan Schott

/ 9 Dec 2025

Lawmakers want to fast-track election court cases, shift signature rules for 2026 election

Utah special session freezes out the public: No hearings, fast votes

⏰ Tick Tock Tomorrow - Special session on redistricting. (12/9/2025) 25 days - Candidate filing opens for the 2026 midterm elections (1/2/2026) 32 days - Last day for candidates to

By Bryan Schott

/ 8 Dec 2025

Utah special session freezes out the public: No hearings, fast votes