Apostle of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, M. Russell Ballard, passed away late evening on Nov. 12, 2023. Ballard had been facing health challenges, and is survived by his seven children, 43 grandchildren, 105 great-grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild.
Tim Ballard, former CEO of Operation Underground Railroad, stepped down in March 2023 after an investigation into reports of sexual misconduct involving seven women. Despite this, there is speculation he will run for Sen. Mitt Romney’s seat in 2024. In a recent interview, Ballard said he is in fact considering the run for U.S..