On Oct. 4, former Mayor Rocky Anderson, Mayor Erin Mendenhall and community activist Michael Valentine debated central issues in Salt Lake including affordable housing, city growth and homelessness. Public polling on the mayoral candidates has not been released yet, but Mendenhall has emerged as the top fundraiser. The incumbent has raised $212,195 in total.
Elected officials including Utah Republican Sen. Mitt Romney are experiencing violent threats amid polarization. Utah GOP Gov. Spencer Cox said the U.S. is a “declining democracy,” and it’s up to everyone — not just politicians — to stop it
Utah Republican Sen. Mitt Romney will not seek reelection. Utah GOP Gov. Spencer Cox all but endorsed Utah House Speaker Brad Wilson to replace Romney.