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Elections In Utah
Elections in Utah are held to fill various local, state, and federal seats. Special elections may be held to fill vacancies at other points in time. Utah votes predominantly Republican. Self-identified Latter-day Saints are more likely to vote for the Republican ticket than non-Mormons. Utah is one of the most Republican states in the nation. Utah was the single most Republican-leaning state in the country in every presidential election from 1976 to 2004, measured by the percentage point margin between the Republican and Democratic candidates. In 2008 Utah was only the third-most Republican state (after Wyoming and Oklahoma), but in 2012, with Mormon Mitt Romney atop the Republican ticket, Utah returned to its position as the most Republican state. However, the 2016 presidential election result saw Republican Donald Trump carry the state with only a plurality, the first time this happened since 1992. In a 2020 study, Utah was ranked as the 3 ...
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By-election
A by-election, also known as a special election in the United States and the Philippines, a bye-election in Ireland, a bypoll in India, or a Zimni election (Urdu: ضمنی انتخاب, supplementary election) in Pakistan, is an election used to fill an office that has become vacant between general elections. A vacancy may arise as a result of an incumbent dying or resigning, or when the incumbent becomes ineligible to continue in office (because of a recall, election or appointment to a prohibited dual mandate, criminal conviction, or failure to maintain a minimum attendance), or when an election is invalidated by voting irregularities. In some cases a vacancy may be filled without a by-election or the office may be left vacant. Origins The procedure for filling a vacant seat in the House of Commons of England was developed during the Reformation Parliament of the 16th century by Thomas Cromwell; previously a seat had remained empty upon the death of a member. Cromwell de ...
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2016 United States House Of Representatives Elections In Utah
The 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Utah were held on November 8, 2016, to elect the four U.S. representatives from the state of Utah, one from each of the state's four congressional districts. The elections coincided with the 2016 U.S. presidential election, as well as other elections to the House of Representatives, elections to the United States Senate and various state and local elections. The primaries were held on June 28. District 1 The 1st District covers northern Utah, including the cities of Ogden and Logan. Incumbent Republican Rob Bishop, ran for re-election. Republican primary Candidates =Nominee= *Rob Bishop, incumbent U.S. Representative Democratic primary Candidates =Nominee= *Peter Clemens General election Debate Results Bishop was re-elected with 65% of the vote. District 2 The 2nd District stretches from the Summit County, Utah line and goes west to the Nevada border and down through St. George. It includes parts ...
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2010 Utah Gubernatorial Special Election
The 2010 Utah gubernatorial special election took place November 2, 2010. It was a special election to fill the remainder of Governor Jon Huntsman's term. Huntsman resigned on August 11, 2009, to become United States Ambassador to China. Lieutenant Governor Gary Herbert assumed the governorship and went on to defeat his Democratic opponent, Salt Lake County Mayor Peter Corroon, in the 2010 election. Candidates Democratic *Peter Corroon, Mayor of Salt Lake County Republican Nominee *Gary Herbert, Governor Defeated at convention *Richard Martin *Daniel Van Oaks, Jr. Libertarian *W Andrew McCullough Other *Farley Anderson General election Predictions Polling Results Counties that flipped from Republican to Democratic * Summit (largest municipality: Park City) See also * 2010 United States gubernatorial elections * Dan Jones & Associates References External linksState of Utah Elections Office
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2012 Utah Gubernatorial Election
The 2012 Utah gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 2012. It was won by Republican incumbent Governor Gary Herbert. Republican nomination Candidates * Gary Herbert, incumbent governor Defeated at convention * David Kirkham, businessman and co-founder of the Utah tea party * Morgan Philpot, former state representative and nominee for the U.S. House of Representatives in 2010 * Lane Ronnow * William Skokos, energy entrepreneur and CEO of Standard American Oil Company * Ken Sumsion, state representative Declined * Stephen Sandstrom, state representative * Mark Shurtleff, state attorney general Polling Convention results Democratic nomination Candidate * Peter Cooke, businessman and retired major general in the United States Army Reserve Declined * Jim Matheson, U.S. representative General election Candidates * Gary Herbert (Republican), incumbent governor :*Running mate: Greg Bell, incumbent lieutenant governor * Peter Cooke (Democratic), busines ...
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2016 Utah Gubernatorial Election
The 2016 Utah gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 2016, to elect the Governor and Lieutenant Governor of Utah, concurrently with the 2016 U.S. presidential election, as well as elections to the United States Senate and elections to the United States House of Representatives and various state and local elections. Incumbent Republican Governor Gary Herbert ran for re-election to a second full term in office. Republican challenger Jonathan E. Johnson defeated Herbert in the state convention to secure a spot on the primary ballot, but Herbert won the June 28, 2016 primary and secured the nomination. The Democratic party nominated former CHG Healthcare Services CEO Mike Weinholtz at the Utah Democratic convention in April. Herbert won the general election, defeating Weinholtz by a large margin. Background Republican Governor Jon Huntsman, Jr. resigned in August 2009 to become United States Ambassador to China and Lieutenant Governor Herbert succeeded him. He was elected t ...
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2020 Utah Gubernatorial Election
The 2020 Utah gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 2020, to elect the governor of Utah, concurrently with the 2020 U.S. presidential election, as well as elections to the United States Senate and elections to the United States House of Representatives and various state and local elections. Although incumbent Republican Governor Gary Herbert was eligible to run for re-election to a third full term, he initially announced shortly after being re-elected in 2016 that he would not run again, but indicated in January 2019 that he was open to the possibility of running again before ultimately deciding to retire and endorse his lieutenant governor, Spencer Cox. Utah has not had a Democratic governor since Scott M. Matheson left office in January 1985. This is the second longest active streak of one-party leadership, trailing only South Dakota, which has not had a Democratic governor since Harvey L. Wollman left office in 1979. The winner of the election was the first non-i ...
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1976 United States Senate Election In Utah
The 1976 United States Senate election in Utah took place on November 2, 1976. Incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator Frank Moss ran for re-election to a fourth term but was defeated by his Republican opponent Orrin Hatch. 40 years after the election, Hatch eventually became the longest-serving Republican Senator, having been elected for seven terms before retiring following the 2018 election. This record was later overtaken by Chuck Grassley of Iowa in 2022. Major Candidates Democratic *Frank Moss, Incumbent U.S. Senator since 1959 Republican *Orrin Hatch *Sherman P. Lloyd, former U.S. Representative Results See also * 1976 United States Senate elections References Bibliography * * {{United States elections, 1976 Utah 1976 Events January * January 3 – The International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights enters into force. * January 5 – The Pol Pot regime proclaims a new constitution for Democratic Kampuchea. * January 11 – The 1976 ...
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2004 United States Senate Election In Utah
The 2004 United States Senate election in Utah was held on November 2, 2004. Incumbent Republican U.S. Senator Bob Bennett won re-election to a third term. Major candidates Democratic * Paul Van Dam, former Attorney General of Utah and former Salt Lake County District Attorney Declined * Ken Jennings, game show contestant Republican * Bob Bennett, incumbent U.S. Senator General election Predictions Polling Results Counties that flipped from Democratic to Republican *Carbon (largest municipality: Price) See also * 2004 United States Senate elections References {{United States elections, 2004 2004 Utah elections Utah Utah ( , ) is a state in the Mountain West subregion of the Western United States. Utah is a landlocked U.S. state bordered to its east by Colorado, to its northeast by Wyoming, to its north by Idaho, to its south by Arizona, and to it ... 2004 ...
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2006 United States Senate Election In Utah
The 2006 United States Senate election in Utah was held November 7, 2006. Incumbent Republican Orrin Hatch won re-election to a sixth term. Hatch won all but one county with 60% to 70% of the vote. Ashdown won only Summit County by 342 votes. Major candidates The filing deadline for major party candidates was March 17, 2006. Democratic * Pete Ashdown, the founder and CEO of Utah's oldest Internet service provider, XMission. Republican * Orrin Hatch, incumbent U.S. Senator first elected in 1976 General election Polling Predictions Results Counties that flipped from Republican to Democratic * Summit (largest municipality: Park City) See also * 2006 United States Senate elections References External links Pete Ashdown for United States SenateScott Bradley for SenateThe Official Orrin Hatch campaign siteJoe Labonte's websiteRoger I. Price's websiteLibertarian Dave Starr Seely's website Utah 2006 File:2006 Events Collage V1.png, From top ...
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2006 United States House Of Representatives Elections In Utah
The Utah congressional elections of 2006 were held on November 7, 2006, as part of the United States general elections of 2006 with all three House seats up for election. The winners served from January 3, 2007, to January 3, 2009. Overview District 1 Incumbent Republican Congressman Rob Bishop won re-election to a third term over Democratic nominee Steven Olsen, Constitution Party nominee Mark Hudson, and Libertarian nominee Lynn Badler. District 2 Although incumbent Jim Matheson (D) won re-election in 2004 by a margin of 13%, his district is in a heavily Republican state. The district includes the most Democratic areas in Utah, such as the liberal communities of Grand County, the large Greek communities of Carbon County, the Navajos of San Juan County, and heavily Democratic Salt Lake City. Matheson is a regular target of the GOP every election. State Representative LaVar Christensen (R) of Draper, a small affluent suburb of Salt Lake City, ran as the ...
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2008 United States House Of Representatives Elections In Utah
The 2008 congressional elections in Utah were held on November 4, 2008 to determine the representatives of the state of Utah in the United States House of Representatives for the 111th Congress from January 3, 2009, until their terms of office expire on January 3, 2011. Incumbent Rob Bishop ( R) was reelected in Utah's 1st congressional district. Incumbent Jim Matheson ( D) was reelected in Utah's 2nd congressional district. Jason Chaffetz (R) was elected to succeed Chris Cannon (R) in Utah's 3rd congressional district. Utah has three seats in the House, apportioned according to the 2000 United States Census. Representatives are elected for two-year terms. The election coincided with the 2008 U.S. presidential election. All races were forecasted as safe for the incumbent party. District 1 This district covers the northwest area of Utah including Ogden, Logan, Tooele, the northwest portion of Salt Lake City, and the entirety of the Great Salt Lake. It has been represente ...
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2010 United States Senate Election In Utah
The 2010 United States Senate election in Utah took place on November 2, 2010, along with other midterm elections throughout the United States. Incumbent Republican U.S. Senator Bob Bennett was seeking re-election to a fourth term, but lost renomination at the Republican Party's state convention. Mike Lee proceeded to win the Republican primary against Tim Bridgewater and the general election against Democrat Sam Granato. , this is the most recent U.S. Senate election in which a political party held the seat after denying renomination to the incumbent senator. Process The filing period for candidates began March 12, 2010 and ended March 19, 2010. Candidates who had not filed by that date cannot appear on the ballot in November. Eleven candidates filed with the Office of the Lieutenant Governor. Both the Utah State Democratic Party and the Utah State Republican Party held statewide caucus meetings on March 23, 2010. Caucus meetings are grouped by legislative district and div ...
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