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Utah GOP group postpones campus speech by congressional candidate tied to Nazi imagery

The Utah Federation of College Republicans gave no reason for postponing Brandon Herrera's appearance at the University of Utah, and its chairman didn't respond to questions about why he was invited.

By Bryan Schott

/ 14 Sep 2026

Utah GOP group postpones campus speech by congressional candidate tied to Nazi imagery

With the midterms 70 days away, Salt Lake County Republicans spent Saturday fighting each other

Seven hours into Saturday's meeting, the party still hadn't discussed its plan for the midterms because members were too busy trying to remove the party chairman.

By Bryan Schott

/ 25 Aug 2026

With the midterms 70 days away, Salt Lake County Republicans spent Saturday fighting each other

$21,000 in missing donations and zero reported expenses: Davis County GOP's financial disclosures don't add up

The Davis County Republican Party (DCRP) is holding a special election to replace retiring County Surveyor Max Elliot, who is leaving after eight terms in office. To get on the

By Bryan Schott

/ 21 Jul 2026

$21,000 in missing donations and zero reported expenses: Davis County GOP's financial disclosures don't add up

The Davis County GOP wants $400 just to apply for a job most Republicans aren't even qualified to hold

It’ll cost $400 just to ask Davis County Republicans for a job most people can’t even apply for. With eight-term County Surveyor Max Elliot retiring in September,

By Bryan Schott

/ 20 Jul 2026

The Davis County GOP wants $400 just to apply for a job most Republicans aren't even qualified to hold

Utah Republicans paid thousands to hire MAGA influencers for fundraisers. The payoff was modest.

Utah Republicans shelled out thousands of dollars to bring a pair of MAGA internet celebrities to headline their Lincoln Day fundraisers this year. Financial disclosures show the returns were decidedly

By Bryan Schott

/ 29 Jun 2026

Utah Republicans paid thousands to hire MAGA influencers for fundraisers. The payoff was modest.

After a messy internal brawl, the Salt Lake County GOP sacks its vice chair

After months of infighting over a plan to endorse candidates in nonpartisan races, the Salt Lake County Republican Party ousted its vice chair, Sarah Montes, on Tuesday night in a

By Bryan Schott

/ 3 Jun 2026

After a messy internal brawl, the Salt Lake County GOP sacks its vice chair

The three reasons John Curtis is almost certain to run for governor in 2028

Curtis has a risk-free path, a billionaire donor, and the best name ID in the field

By Bryan Schott

/ 14 May 2026

The three reasons John Curtis is almost certain to run for governor in 2028

Utah GOP school board nominee quits race after dust-up with party officials over Facebook access

A Republican nominee for the Utah State Board of Education just dropped out and accused his own party of trying to sandbag his campaign. Party leaders say he’s confusing

By Bryan Schott

/ 12 May 2026

Utah GOP school board nominee quits race after dust-up with party officials over Facebook access

Karianne Lisonbee challenges Blake Moore to multiple debates. Moore has little reason to show up

Karianne Lisonbee beat Blake Moore at Saturday's Utah Republican convention, but she's still a decided underdog in the 2nd Congressional District primary race. Moore, a three-

By Bryan Schott

/ 1 May 2026

Karianne Lisonbee challenges Blake Moore to multiple debates. Moore has little reason to show up

Utah GOP-backed Prop. 4 repeal bid officially fails

$4.3 million dark money push fizzles

By Bryan Schott

/ 30 Apr 2026

Utah GOP-backed Prop. 4 repeal bid officially fails

Utah GOP candidate sues after falling three signatures short of reaching the primary. The case could put nearly a dozen candidates back on June's ballot

A Republican candidate who fell three signatures short of qualifying for Utah's June primary is suing Salt Lake County election officials, arguing there’s a provision in state

By Bryan Schott

/ 27 Apr 2026

Utah GOP candidate sues after falling three signatures short of reaching the primary. The case could put nearly a dozen candidates back on June's ballot

Utah GOP convention: Celeste Maloy and Phil Lyman head to a primary. Blake Moore survives on signatures

Follow along with live updates from the Utah GOP convention at Utah Valley University in Orem. Congressional District 3 The contest between Rep. Celeste Maloy and former state Rep. Phil

By Bryan Schott

/ 25 Apr 2026

Utah GOP convention: Celeste Maloy and Phil Lyman head to a primary. Blake Moore survives on signatures