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Odd election year amplifies Utah's voice — Salt Lake Tribune Editorial

" ... It would be a shame if the usually ignored voters of Utah did not take full advantage of the situation, a harmonic convergence of political planets that may not soon reoccur. ...

" ... All the details about how, when and where to participate in the two parties' caucuses are available at caucus.utah.gov ..."

Take part in Utah caucuses — Deseret News Editorial

" ... Tuesday's political caucuses will offer a rare moment of political clout for a state typically cast as a political fly-over. A divided nation has made it so, bringing tightly contested races and undecided nominations in both parties to a Utah caucus that normally would be considered too late in the process. ..."

Who's your pick, Utah: Trump? Cruz? Hillary? — St. George Spectrum Editorial

" ... As an editorial board, we have consistently advocated for any and all changes to the political process that would help Utah elections become more competitive, meaningful and relevant.

"We continue to support the idea of a Western States Primary, first proposed in 2000 by Utah Gov. Mike Leavitt and revived in 2008 by Gov. Jon Huntsman.

"If Utah could join forces with Arizona, Idaho, New Mexico, Colorado, Montana, Wyoming and, perhaps, Nevada to collectively cast ballots on the same day, we could attract far more attention to the issues that impact our Western states. ..."

Could Trump Get Shut Out in Utah? — Bryan Schott | Utah Policy

"Ted Cruz is in prime position to win Utah's GOP presidential caucus on Tuesday, but whether he will get a clear majority is in some question. Additionally, Donald Trump could leave Utah without winning a single Republican delegate. ..."

Come to the caucuses, young people; the parties need you — Joel Briscoe and George Chapman | For The Salt Lake Tribune

" ... We are calling on all 17-year-old high school students who will be 18 on or before November 8, 2016, to get involved next Tuesday night, March 22, in the Democratic or Republican caucuses. Seventeen-year-olds can still participate in and vote in caucuses if they will be 18 by Nov. 8 (election day). Younger citizens can and should still attend the caucuses and watch and learn how important they are in our state. ..."

Utah Republicans could dramatically alter the presidential race — Jeffrey Johnson | For The Deseret News

"Due to the way the Republican primary race has played out, Utah Republicans have a rare opportunity to significantly alter the race for the Republican presidential nominee if John Kasich wins the Utah Republican Caucuses. ..."

Signs of hope in northern Utah politics — Ogden Standard-Examiner Editorial

" ... A diverse field of candidates from the Wasatch Front filed last week for state office. In at least six races, they've given voters a choice — and with that choice, an opportunity to clearly define the kind of state we want. ..."

Utah's national political profile could use some help — Provo Daily Herald Editorial

" ... Utah voters need to step up their game if they are going to expect national political candidates to consistently make the Beehive State a must-stop destination during election season. Otherwise, we'll only continue to receive the occasional condescending pat on the head instead of the adoration found in so many other places on the campaign trail."