<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" version="2.0" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title><![CDATA[Utah Politics]]></title><link>https://www.sltrib.com</link><atom:link href="https://www.sltrib.com/arc/outboundfeeds/politics/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><description><![CDATA[This is a feed for the Utah Politics.]]></description><lastBuildDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:17:44 +0000</lastBuildDate><language>en</language><ttl>1</ttl><sy:updatePeriod>hourly</sy:updatePeriod><sy:updateFrequency>1</sy:updateFrequency><item><title><![CDATA[Las elecciones generales están a la vuelta de la esquina. Aquí está todo lo que tiene que saber.]]></title><link>https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/15/cmo-puedo-votar-en-utah-las/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/15/cmo-puedo-votar-en-utah-las/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Isabel Meléndez-Rivera]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[Aquí está la información necesaria para votar en las elecciones generales de Utah.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:00:01 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><i>An English story similar to this one is available </i><a href="https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/05/here-are-dates-when-utahns-can-get/" target="_blank" rel="" title="https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/05/here-are-dates-when-utahns-can-get/"><i>here</i></a><i>.</i></p>]]></content:encoded><media:content url="https://www.sltrib.com/resizer/v2/ZXHMCSF4UVHERDV6EODSVOFN6U.JPG?auth=a72baac0fcc5caa3f83387d093b65f5280459f0a683857a486d562fb7be70cd4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6751&amp;height=4501" type="image/jpeg" height="4501" width="6751"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Votación en la biblioteca de South Jordan, un martes 4 de noviembre de 2025.

]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">Rick Egan</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rep. Blake Moore says he has found ‘a productive lane’ in Congress. Challenger Peter Crosby says he lacks courage]]></title><link>https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/14/moore-crosby-square-off-debate/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/14/moore-crosby-square-off-debate/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Robert Gehrke]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[U.S. Rep. Blake Moore and Democratic challenger Peter Crosby faced off in the final congressional debate Tuesday night. Moore defended his record on issues ranging from data centers and preserving the Great Salt Lake to tariffs and solar power]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:00:01 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>U.S. Rep. Blake Moore defended his record Tuesday night against Democrat Peter Crosby on issues ranging from data centers and preserving the Great Salt Lake to tariffs and solar power during the 2nd Congressional District debate. </p>]]></content:encoded><media:content url="https://www.sltrib.com/resizer/v2/JMISUAEIPNDGDHCIORURC4UHX4.jpg?auth=a100503959b631b69e274be4e5d49654ef6f1098bdb7e3967674046c870fd124&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2083" type="image/jpeg" height="2083" width="3000"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[(Eli Lucero | Pool) Candidates for Utah's 2nd Congressional District, Democrat Peter Crosby, center, and Republican Blake Moore participate in a debate moderated by Heidi Hatch at Utah State University, Tuesday, Oct.13, 2026, in Logan, Utah.]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">Eli Lucero/Herald Journal</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah State Board of Education election 2026: What you need to know about all 8 state school board races]]></title><link>https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/14/utah-state-board-education/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/14/utah-state-board-education/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Carmen Nesbitt]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[Eight different Utah state school board seats are up for grabs this November, but four races have already been decided. Here's a breakdown.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Eight different Utah state school board seats are up for grabs this November, but four races have already been decided.</p>]]></content:encoded><media:content url="https://www.sltrib.com/resizer/v2/A3GWR53AUBDGNC4W7SYPEKXD2E.JPG?auth=91ccafcad6adbe1a0fa882ca72202331d105f9bc24fd2b5aa2eaf45c5fd69396&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3600&amp;height=2334" type="image/jpeg" height="2334" width="3600"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[(Chris Samuels | The Salt Lake Tribune) The Utah State Board of Education Building in Salt Lake City. Eight different Utah state school board seats are up for grabs this November, but four races have already been decided.]]></media:description></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Tribune’s voter guide is here and it’s easier to use than ever]]></title><link>https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/13/salt-lake-tribune-2026-voter-guide/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/13/salt-lake-tribune-2026-voter-guide/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Robert Gehrke]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[With The Salt Lake Tribune's 2026 general election voter guide map, you can quickly learn more about the people and issues on your ballot wherever you are in Utah. ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:00:01 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Ballots for the 2026 general election are hitting voters’ mailboxes this week, with contests that will decide congressional clashes, county races,<b> </b>school board showdowns, the fate of constitutional amendments and more.</p>]]></content:encoded><media:content url="https://www.sltrib.com/resizer/v2/PP5G4ZALUZHOXJPFGXNV2Q2SOA.JPG?auth=2636661443c883e3eb78cd239baf695f69133fa5c3680eeffe959166b2dadb94&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5799&amp;height=3461" type="image/jpeg" height="3461" width="5799"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune)  Peter Capner drops his ballot in the drop box at Salt Lake County Government Center in October 2024. Ballots are hitting mailboxes this week.]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">Rick Egan</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buzz of the Week: Are you for or against Amendment B?]]></title><link>https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/13/are-you-or-against-utahs-amendment/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/13/are-you-or-against-utahs-amendment/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[The Salt Lake Tribune]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[Do you support or oppose Amendment B? Let us know how you'll be voting, and why. ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:00:01 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Right now, Utah ballot initiatives pass with a simple majority (except hunting-related ones, which need two-thirds). Amendment B, on the Nov. 3 ballot, would require 60% for initiatives that create, expand or raise taxes.</p>]]></content:encoded><media:content url="https://www.sltrib.com/resizer/v2/IPR4DBWAFNGMBHEJV6AUYLPT54.jpg?auth=99776df2f4fb6aa2d3e8283dedfd284925cc8b4f137a7c0fbd3fb0d1ecc7b418&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3500&amp;height=2333" type="image/jpeg" height="2333" width="3500"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[(Bethany Baker | The Salt Lake Tribune) The Utah Capitol in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026.]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">Bethany Baker</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fifty-seven judges will be on the ballot. Here’s how to learn more about their records]]></title><link>https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/utah-judges-ballot-heres-how-learn/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/utah-judges-ballot-heres-how-learn/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jessica Schreifels]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[Fifty-seven judges will appear on Utah voters' ballots this year. The Judicial Performance Evaluation Commission conducts surveys and recommends which ones should be retained and which ones should not.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:05:48 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Note to readers</b> • <a href="https://www.sltrib.com/politics/voterguides/" target="_blank" rel=""><i>Click here</i></a><i> to find an interactive map where you can enter your address to see all the races on your ballot that have a voter guide from The Salt Lake Tribune.</i></p>]]></content:encoded><media:content url="https://www.sltrib.com/resizer/v2/BKSAUNDWN5E4FJTHAGCECROBUY.jpg?auth=87b0d541a5b00a5d1a0bc534a62b030f809549998fb9347f9d456ff0659b09f2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3500&amp;height=2333" type="image/jpeg" height="2333" width="3500"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[(Bethany Baker | The Salt Lake Tribune) The seal for the Utah judiciary branch.]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">Bethany Baker</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[House District 8 election: Jason Kyle faces off against Kim James and Libby Shelton]]></title><link>https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/jason-b-kyle-faces-kim-james-libby/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/jason-b-kyle-faces-kim-james-libby/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Julie Jag]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[ In the 2026 race for Utah’s House District 8, Jason Kyle is taking on Kim James and Libby Shelton. Read The Salt Lake Tribune’s voter guide here.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Note to readers</b> • <a href="https://www.sltrib.com/politics/voterguides/" target="_blank" rel=""><i>Click here</i></a><i> to find an interactive map where you can enter your address to see all the races on your ballot that have a voter guide from The Salt Lake Tribune.</i></p>]]></content:encoded><media:content url="https://www.sltrib.com/resizer/v2/ZZJPFCCOMZDHJIB3B5YKQAETF4.jpeg?auth=5964b2c8b26ff14031d462d6d1f3a8068711ff3d20030be3ffc8282b2b646fd4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4800&amp;height=3600" type="image/jpeg" height="3600" width="4800"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[(Campaign photos) From left, Kim James, Jason B. Kyle, and Libby Shelton, candidates for the 2026 House District 8 election.]]></media:description></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah House District 63: Stephen L. Whyte faces off against Mark Youngquist and Julie Smith]]></title><link>https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/stephen-l-whyte-faces-mark/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/stephen-l-whyte-faces-mark/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Tony Semerad]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[In the 2026 race for Utah’s House District 63, Stephen Whyte is taking on Mark Youngquist and Julie Smith. Read The Salt Lake Tribune’s voter guide here.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Note to readers</b> • <a href="https://www.sltrib.com/politics/voterguides/" target="_blank" rel=""><i>Click here</i></a><i> to find an interactive map where you can enter your address to see all the races on your ballot that have a voter guide from The Salt Lake Tribune.</i></p>]]></content:encoded><media:content url="https://www.sltrib.com/resizer/v2/ITSRRLOAEBDPBPDMOKRHZ246ZA.jpeg?auth=585f9b9ebaa769cf27aa112525049ab0933d03551c0e08d666ea1c5adf319bcc&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4800&amp;height=3600" type="image/jpeg" height="3600" width="4800"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[(Campaign photos) Julie Smith, left, and Stephen L. Whyte, candidates for the 2026 House District 63 election.]]></media:description></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah House District 4: Tiara Auxier faces off against Zane Woolstenhulme ]]></title><link>https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/tiara-auxier-faces-zane/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/tiara-auxier-faces-zane/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Brock Marchant]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[In the 2026 race for Utah’s House District 4, Tiara Auxier is taking on Zane Woolstenhulme. Read The Salt Lake Tribune’s voter guide here.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Note to readers</b> • <a href="https://www.sltrib.com/politics/voterguides/" target="_blank" rel=""><i>Click here</i></a><i> to find an interactive map where you can enter your address to see all the races on your ballot that have a voter guide from The Salt Lake Tribune.</i></p>]]></content:encoded><media:content url="https://www.sltrib.com/resizer/v2/MHQU6VNLCBAV3NZAYY6KLPHUNU.jpeg?auth=7e2d1729b7505be827469b674c10955a549215c2b72c69c6b8c586e80a681868&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4800&amp;height=3600" type="image/jpeg" height="3600" width="4800"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[(Campaign photos) Tiara Auxier, left, and Zane Woolstenhulme, candidates for the 2026 House District 4 election.]]></media:description></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah House District 50: Rep. Stephanie Gricius faces off against challenger Kristin Meyer]]></title><link>https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/stephanie-gricius-faces-kristin/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/stephanie-gricius-faces-kristin/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Paighten Harkins]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[In the 2026 race for Utah’s House District 50, Stephanie Gricius is taking on Kristin Meyer. Read The Salt Lake Tribune’s voter guide here.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Note to readers</b> • <a href="https://www.sltrib.com/politics/voterguides/" target="_blank" rel=""><i>Click here</i></a><i> to find an interactive map where you can enter your address to see all the races on your ballot that have a voter guide from The Salt Lake Tribune.</i></p>]]></content:encoded><media:content url="https://www.sltrib.com/resizer/v2/XJBGWVZ2HRCAJHEMF27HBFYOAA.jpeg?auth=353b8d7933ea806e7f4914f701b89e9306ee2c267a9c6c70ac930677816cb021&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4800&amp;height=3600" type="image/jpeg" height="3600" width="4800"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[(Utah House of Representatives; campaign photo) Stephanie Gricius, left, and Kristin Meyer, candidates for the 2026 House District 50 election.]]></media:description></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah State Board of Education District 8: Nicole McDermott faces off with Araueni Olivares]]></title><link>https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/nicole-mcdermott-faces-araueni/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/nicole-mcdermott-faces-araueni/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Carmen Nesbitt]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[The Salt Lake Tribune asked USBE District 8 candidates to share their thoughts on several education issues, including book bans and school choice.
]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Note to readers</b> • <a href="https://www.sltrib.com/politics/voterguides/" target="_blank" rel=""><i>Click here</i></a><i> to find an interactive map where you can enter your address to see all the races on your ballot that have a voter guide from The Salt Lake Tribune.</i></p>]]></content:encoded><media:content url="https://www.sltrib.com/resizer/v2/IBT4J7VTQJHONEVYSBZBTG5DX4.jpeg?auth=b5911ef49eb90190839720caec037f5a184e9df3ef650e8b94401860beb221cd&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4800&amp;height=3600" type="image/jpeg" height="3600" width="4800"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[(Campaign photos) Nicole McDermott, left, and Araueni Olivares, candidates for the 2026 Utah State Board of Education District 8 race.]]></media:description></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah House District 3: Jason E. Thompson faces off against Patrick Belmont]]></title><link>https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/jason-e-thompson-faces-patrick/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/jason-e-thompson-faces-patrick/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Brock Marchant]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[In the 2026 race for Utah’s House District 3, Patrick Belmont is taking on Jason E. Thompson. Read the Salt Lake Tribune’s voter guide here.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Note to readers</b> • <a href="https://www.sltrib.com/politics/voterguides/" target="_blank" rel=""><i>Click here</i></a><i> to find an interactive map where you can enter your address to see all the races on your ballot that have a voter guide from The Salt Lake Tribune.</i></p>]]></content:encoded><media:content url="https://www.sltrib.com/resizer/v2/J44O567FNFGVVIOGKDATFUYDNI.jpeg?auth=e9eb8e5a4fd3fa41fea681c2f54be3a365f5268b9c5a80675f855abd7925419e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4800&amp;height=3600" type="image/jpeg" height="3600" width="4800"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[(Campaign photos) Patrick Belmont, left, and Jason Thompson, candidates for the 2026 House District 3 election.]]></media:description></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah State Board of Education District 7: Incumbent Erin Longacre faces off with James Martin]]></title><link>https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/incumbent-erin-longacre-faces/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/incumbent-erin-longacre-faces/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Carmen Nesbitt]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[The Salt Lake Tribune asked USBE District 7 candidates to share their views on several education issues, including book bans and school choice.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Note to readers</b> • <a href="https://www.sltrib.com/politics/voterguides/" target="_blank" rel=""><i>Click here</i></a><i> to find an interactive map where you can enter your address to see all the races on your ballot that have a voter guide from The Salt Lake Tribune.</i></p>]]></content:encoded><media:content url="https://www.sltrib.com/resizer/v2/ITTIYUBLSVHQJF3ULAD2TIQRNY.jpeg?auth=be31e753a028e2a61dbd20de8cb94c3cfbc6f64a53e985c887a90be91bc7717e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4800&amp;height=3600" type="image/jpeg" height="3600" width="4800"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[(Campaign photos) Erin Longacre, left, and James Martin, candidates for the 2026 Utah State Board of Education District 7 race.]]></media:description></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah House District 51: Leah Hansen faces off against Brett Nielsen]]></title><link>https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/leah-hansen-faces-brett-nielsen/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/leah-hansen-faces-brett-nielsen/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jordan Miller]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[In the 2026 race for Utah’s House District 51, Leah Hansen is taking on Brett Nielsen. Read The Salt Lake Tribune’s voter guide here.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Note to readers</b> • <a href="https://www.sltrib.com/politics/voterguides/" target="_blank" rel=""><i>Click here</i></a><i> to find an interactive map where you can enter your address to see all the races on your ballot that have a voter guide from The Salt Lake Tribune.</i></p>]]></content:encoded><media:content url="https://www.sltrib.com/resizer/v2/GQEZ4KIICJCE3IDZ5C6N2NC4RQ.jpg?auth=f193bceac26d9d27ceec7ef74408fd55503f09d7973f11dfbf0ff991654f7287&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3500&amp;height=2304" type="image/jpeg" height="2304" width="3500"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[(Bethany Baker  |  The Salt Lake Tribune) People walk down the stairs of the Utah Capitol in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026.]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">Bethany Baker</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah House District 5: Casey Snider faces off against Kendra Penry ]]></title><link>https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/casey-snider-faces-kendra-penry/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/casey-snider-faces-kendra-penry/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Brock Marchant]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[In the 2026 race for Utah’s State House District 5, Kendra Penry is taking on Casey Snider. Read The Salt Lake Tribune’s voter guide here. ]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Note to readers</b> • <a href="https://www.sltrib.com/politics/voterguides/" target="_blank" rel=""><i>Click here</i></a><i> to find an interactive map where you can enter your address to see all the races on your ballot that have a voter guide from The Salt Lake Tribune.</i></p>]]></content:encoded><media:content url="https://www.sltrib.com/resizer/v2/VED7JJRS5FHMNCKKVZR2F6NEVU.jpeg?auth=d230613c7814010905db9268c874e2bbd2affb6f7a430dc10ccb9216e00f60b1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4800&amp;height=3600" type="image/jpeg" height="3600" width="4800"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[(Campaign photo; Utah House of Representatives) Kendra Penry, left, and Casey Snider, candidates for the 2026 House District 5 election.]]></media:description></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah House District 53: Kay Christofferson faces off against challengers John Boyd and Kevin Slater]]></title><link>https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/kay-christofferson-john-boyd-kevin/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/kay-christofferson-john-boyd-kevin/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jordan Miller]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[In the 2026 race for Utah’s House District 53, Kay Christofferson is taking on John Boyd and Kevin Slater. Read The Salt Lake Tribune’s voter guide here.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Note to readers</b> • <a href="https://www.sltrib.com/politics/voterguides/" target="_blank" rel=""><i>Click here</i></a><i> to find an interactive map where you can enter your address to see all the races on your ballot that have a voter guide from The Salt Lake Tribune.</i></p>]]></content:encoded><media:content url="https://www.sltrib.com/resizer/v2/VAWQBY3XV5ACNAHT5KY5LJMUII.jpeg?auth=f28459544ecc6878943a9c7bd1c69f1a94da1f1f1e26068c7925d0b7b9224d5f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4800&amp;height=3600" type="image/jpeg" height="3600" width="4800"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[(Campaign photos; Utah House of Representatives) From left: John Boyd, Kay J. Christofferson, and Kevin Slater, candidates for the 2026 House District 53 election.]]></media:description></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah House District 36: Jim Dunnigan faces off against Blake Townsend]]></title><link>https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/jim-dunnigan-faces-blake-townsend/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/jim-dunnigan-faces-blake-townsend/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jordan Miller]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[In the 2026 race for Utah’s House District 36, Jim Dunnigan is taking on Blake Townsend. Read The Salt Lake Tribune’s voter guide here.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Note to readers</b> • <a href="https://www.sltrib.com/politics/voterguides/" target="_blank" rel=""><i>Click here</i></a><i> to find an interactive map where you can enter your address to see all the races on your ballot that have a voter guide from The Salt Lake Tribune.</i></p>]]></content:encoded><media:content url="https://www.sltrib.com/resizer/v2/P2KAUCTLPNB73KQAX2G2MH6N3Q.jpg?auth=daf8e19ce8a946b3df64e485f931d8ad896acca7b672ee3fad00cdf278433fea&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3500&amp;height=2260" type="image/jpeg" height="2260" width="3500"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[(Bethany Baker  |  The Salt Lake Tribune) The Utah Capitol in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026. Republican incumbent Jim Dunnigan faces off with Democratic challenger Blake Townsend in the race for Utah House District 36.]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">Bethany Baker</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah State Board of Education District 1: Jennie Earl faces off against Cathy Callow-Heusser]]></title><link>https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/incumbent-jennie-earl-faces-cathy/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/incumbent-jennie-earl-faces-cathy/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Carmen Nesbitt]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[The Salt Lake Tribune asked USBE District 1 candidates to share their thoughts on several education issues, including book bans and school choice.
]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Note to readers</b> • <a href="https://www.sltrib.com/politics/voterguides/" target="_blank" rel=""><i>Click here</i></a><i> to find an interactive map where you can enter your address to see all the races on your ballot that have a voter guide from The Salt Lake Tribune.</i></p>]]></content:encoded><media:content url="https://www.sltrib.com/resizer/v2/L2ESWNUJL5GWHJPWWIBRLQKD5I.JPG?auth=2cb7bfdeca5a4c1ec6b49de09175db544655bdc5aa9c1378fa414af450b36fd9&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3600&amp;height=2449" type="image/jpeg" height="2449" width="3600"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[(Chris Samuels | The Salt Lake Tribune) The Utah State Board of Education Building in Salt Lake City. Incumbent Republican Jennie Earl faces off against Democrat challenger Cathy Callow-Heusser for the District 1 state school board seat.]]></media:description></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah House District 6: Rob Bishop faces off against James Rich]]></title><link>https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/rob-bishop-faces-james-rich-2026/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/rob-bishop-faces-james-rich-2026/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Emily R. Anderson]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[In the 2026 race for Utah’s House District 6, Rob Bishop is taking on James Rich. Read The Salt Lake Tribune’s voter guide here.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Note to readers</b> • <a href="https://www.sltrib.com/politics/voterguides/" target="_blank" rel=""><i>Click here</i></a><i> to find an interactive map where you can enter your address to see all the races on your ballot that have a voter guide from The Salt Lake Tribune.</i></p>]]></content:encoded><media:content url="https://www.sltrib.com/resizer/v2/KMEOEQCJERDZVJE4AJG6SUGSTY.jpg?auth=429b3b1843ecce26d53c371939e2e64415cb261e4feecb88af093275fb935143&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3500&amp;height=2333" type="image/jpeg" height="2333" width="3500"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[(Bethany Baker  |  The Salt Lake Tribune) The Utah Capitol in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026.]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">Bethany Baker</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah House District 61: Lisa Shepherd faces off against Alan Jimenez and Jennifer Doud]]></title><link>https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/lisa-shepherd-faces-alan-jimenez/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/lisa-shepherd-faces-alan-jimenez/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jose Davila IV]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[In the 2026 race for Utah’s House District 61, Lisa Shepherd is taking on Alan Jimenez and Jennifer Doud. Read The Salt Lake Tribune’s voter guide here.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Note to readers</b> • <a href="https://www.sltrib.com/politics/voterguides/" target="_blank" rel=""><i>Click here</i></a><i> to find an interactive map where you can enter your address to see all the races on your ballot that have a voter guide from The Salt Lake Tribune.</i></p>]]></content:encoded><media:content url="https://www.sltrib.com/resizer/v2/IPR4DBWAFNGMBHEJV6AUYLPT54.jpg?auth=99776df2f4fb6aa2d3e8283dedfd284925cc8b4f137a7c0fbd3fb0d1ecc7b418&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3500&amp;height=2333" type="image/jpeg" height="2333" width="3500"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[(Bethany Baker | The Salt Lake Tribune) The Utah Capitol in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026.]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">Bethany Baker</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah House District 62: Incumbent Norm Thurston faces challenger David Chappell]]></title><link>https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/norm-thurston-faces-david-chappell/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/norm-thurston-faces-david-chappell/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Tony Semerad]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[In the 2026 race for Utah’s House District 62, Norm Thurston is taking on David Chappell. Read The Salt Lake Tribune’s voter guide here.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Note to readers</b> • <a href="https://www.sltrib.com/politics/voterguides/" target="_blank" rel=""><i>Click here</i></a><i> to find an interactive map where you can enter your address to see all the races on your ballot that have a voter guide from The Salt Lake Tribune.</i></p>]]></content:encoded><media:content url="https://www.sltrib.com/resizer/v2/GHERM4KN6VAGZLJKRB53WX7B6A.jpeg?auth=b969f0dc3ee84d3c978d6abe199d6710d320e0ac180962fa9dd96a76e33bf345&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4800&amp;height=3600" type="image/jpeg" height="3600" width="4800"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[(Campaign photos) David Chappell, left, and Norm Thurston, candidates for the 2026 House District 62 election.]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"></media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah House District 7: Ryan Wilcox faces off against Bianca Mittendorf]]></title><link>https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/ryan-wilcox-faces-bianca/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/ryan-wilcox-faces-bianca/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Addy Baird]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[In the 2026 race for Utah’s House District 7, Ryan Wilcox is taking on Bianca Mittendorf. Read The Salt Lake Tribune’s voter guide here.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Note to readers</b> • <a href="https://www.sltrib.com/politics/voterguides/" target="_blank" rel=""><i>Click here</i></a><i> to find an interactive map where you can enter your address to see all the races on your ballot that have a voter guide from The Salt Lake Tribune.</i></p>]]></content:encoded><media:content url="https://www.sltrib.com/resizer/v2/6F7JG5BKQVCZPMMVBKFILLXYWU.jpg?auth=28cb1e42a94fd5705faa1403c16d6fa75f11359bd678a845c1a8eb03accd320d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3500&amp;height=2397" type="image/jpeg" height="2397" width="3500"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[(Bethany Baker  |  The Salt Lake Tribune) The Utah Capitol in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026.]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">Bethany Baker</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah House District 29 race: Four candidates vie to replace Rep. Bridger Bolinder ]]></title><link>https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/tynley-bean-sheldon-birch-jonathan/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/tynley-bean-sheldon-birch-jonathan/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Brooke  Larsen]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[In the 2026 race for Utah’s House District 29, Tynley Bean, Sheldon Birch, Jonathan Garrard and Sarah Snow are facing off to represent western Utah.  Read The Salt Lake Tribune’s voter guide here.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Note to readers</b> • <a href="https://www.sltrib.com/politics/voterguides/" target="_blank" rel=""><i>Click here</i></a><i> to find an interactive map where you can enter your address to see all the races on your ballot that have a voter guide from The Salt Lake Tribune.</i></p>]]></content:encoded><media:content url="https://www.sltrib.com/resizer/v2/5EMR226QOJB3RHBMPRBU4BMQNY.jpg?auth=7240fba1256bb4e0344d83a9229f6852213eaf9fd5a1735ceb67250a388145f9&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3500&amp;height=2333" type="image/jpeg" height="2333" width="3500"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[(Bethany Baker | The Salt Lake Tribune) The Utah Capitol in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026.]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">Bethany Baker</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah House District 71 race: Rex Shipp faces off against Thomas Loveheart]]></title><link>https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/rex-shipp-faces-thomas-loveheart/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/rex-shipp-faces-thomas-loveheart/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Brooke  Larsen]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[In the 2026 race for Utah’s House District 71, Rex Shipp is taking on Thomas Loveheart. Read The Salt Lake Tribune’s voter guide here.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Note to readers</b> • <a href="https://www.sltrib.com/politics/voterguides/" target="_blank" rel=""><i>Click here</i></a><i> to find an interactive map where you can enter your address to see all the races on your ballot that have a voter guide from The Salt Lake Tribune.</i></p>]]></content:encoded><media:content url="https://www.sltrib.com/resizer/v2/N5IYJIIWQJAQNF3TAUDHO74LDE.jpg?auth=65dc615aad50f27c2a25ac8b6dd7c8f2e9d7ffce0f4ba7df724f1ad37a6087e6&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3500&amp;height=2333" type="image/jpeg" height="2333" width="3500"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[(Bethany Baker  |  The Salt Lake Tribune) The Utah Capitol in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026.]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">Bethany Baker</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah House District 67 race: JR Bird faces off against Carl Ingwell]]></title><link>https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/jr-bird-faces-carl-ingwell-2026/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/jr-bird-faces-carl-ingwell-2026/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Brooke  Larsen]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[In the 2026 race for Utah’s House District 67, JR Bird is taking on Carl Ingwell. Read The Salt Lake Tribune’s voter guide here.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Note to readers</b> • <a href="https://www.sltrib.com/politics/voterguides/" target="_blank" rel=""><i>Click here</i></a><i> to find an interactive map where you can enter your address to see all the races on your ballot that have a voter guide from The Salt Lake Tribune.</i></p>]]></content:encoded><media:content url="https://www.sltrib.com/resizer/v2/EWOZ3NO44JHIFCEZCXWQ7ILOMI.jpg?auth=7fcf9c2efb49bb3a6620bdfe9ac48da56adb0556d1cf6b1a9af98f437290e7d1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3500&amp;height=2333" type="image/jpeg" height="2333" width="3500"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[(Bethany Baker  |  The Salt Lake Tribune) The Utah Capitol in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026.]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">Bethany Baker</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Senate District 11: Brooks Benson faces off against Emily Buss]]></title><link>https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/brooks-benson-faces-emily-buss/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/brooks-benson-faces-emily-buss/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Megan Banta]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[In the 2026 race for Utah State Senate District 11, Brooks Benson is taking on Emily Buss. Read The Salt Lake Tribune's voter guide here. ]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Note to readers</b> • <a href="https://www.sltrib.com/politics/voterguides/" target="_blank" rel=""><i>Click here</i></a><i> to find an interactive map where you can enter your address to see all the races on your ballot that have a voter guide from The Salt Lake Tribune.</i></p>]]></content:encoded><media:content url="https://www.sltrib.com/resizer/v2/N7SKM5UMGJCAPGB4NI7CPMBQCU.jpg?auth=43ee1bf5e42aa3b5eaec232944b9209acd350f8c0351cc0bbcca263e65f0e437&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3500&amp;height=2462" type="image/jpeg" height="2462" width="3500"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[(Bethany Baker  |  The Salt Lake Tribune) The Utah Capitol in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026.]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">Bethany Baker</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Constitutional Amendment A would change how voters learn about future amendments]]></title><link>https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/amendment-proposed-change-utah/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/amendment-proposed-change-utah/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Robert Gehrke]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[Constitutional Amendment A, if approved by voters, would remove a provision requiring future constitutional amendments to be published in newspapers and allow them to be posted on websites.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Note to readers</b> • <a href="https://www.sltrib.com/politics/voterguides/" target="_blank" rel=""><i>Click here</i></a><i> to find an interactive map where you can enter your address to see all the races on your ballot that have a voter guide from The Salt Lake Tribune.</i></p>]]></content:encoded><media:content url="https://www.sltrib.com/resizer/v2/AKELAFGR45BYHFVDAKVPEV7XIM.JPG?auth=5bd1c49adf14ab146dd4040552a38831dd98612cd86cf9cdc98192d25134b441&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2800&amp;height=1997" type="image/jpeg" height="1997" width="2800"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[(Francisco Kjolseth  | The Salt Lake Tribune) Salt Lake Tribune newspapers are pictured on Monday, Nov. 24, 2025. ]]></media:description></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Senate District 21: Brady Brammer faces Kandee Myers and Wayne Woodfield]]></title><link>https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/brady-brammer-faces-kandee-myers/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/brady-brammer-faces-kandee-myers/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Robert Gehrke]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[In the 2026 race for Utah’s Senate District 21, Republican Sen. Brady Brammer is taking on Democrat Kandee Myers and Wayne Woodfield of the Forward Utah Party. Read The Salt Lake Tribune’s voter guide here.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Note to readers</b> • <a href="https://www.sltrib.com/politics/voterguides/" target="_blank" rel=""><i>Click here</i></a><i> to find an interactive map where you can enter your address to see all the races on your ballot that have a voter guide from The Salt Lake Tribune.</i></p>]]></content:encoded><media:content url="https://www.sltrib.com/resizer/v2/6MHCWEDM6FFQPJY4FB4XPPQ72Y.jpeg?auth=469199a148b7a07562abbf525f5cf96da2551b787ca7cc9d60ad09c0398a8458&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4800&amp;height=3600" type="image/jpeg" height="3600" width="4800"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[(Campaign photos) From left: Brady Brammer, Kandee Myers, and Wayne Woodfield, candidates for the 2026 Senate District 21 election.]]></media:description></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Salt Lake County Council At-Large ‘A’ 2026 election guide: Kathleen Anderson, Gregory Beglarian and Zach Robinson face off]]></title><link>https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/kathleen-anderson-gregory/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/kathleen-anderson-gregory/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jordan Miller]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[In the 2026 race for the Salt Lake County Council's At-Large A seat, Kathleen Anderson, Gregory Beglarian and Zach Robinson are vying for the position. Read The Salt Lake Tribune’s voter guide here.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Note to readers</b> • <a href="https://www.sltrib.com/politics/voterguides/" target="_blank" rel=""><i>Click here</i></a><i> to find an interactive map where you can enter your address to see all the races on your ballot that have a voter guide from The Salt Lake Tribune.</i></p>]]></content:encoded><media:content url="https://www.sltrib.com/resizer/v2/5SHRBV77WJAKZKL4RKBXWVKJXI.jpeg?auth=ba09807e1bbff40e4750913dc8fc627ea2e75df410adb426c0e9afd5153fc477&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4800&amp;height=3600" type="image/jpeg" height="3600" width="4800"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[(Campaign photos) From left: Kathleen Anderson, Gregory Beglarian and Zach Robinson, candidates for the 2026 Salt Lake County Council At-Large A election.]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"></media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah House District 15 election: Anne Berbert faces off against Ariel Defay]]></title><link>https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/ariel-defay-faces-anne-berbert/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/ariel-defay-faces-anne-berbert/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Leia Larsen]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[In the 2026 race for Utah’s House District 15, Anne Berbert is taking on Ariel Defay. Read The Salt Lake Tribune’s voter guide here.
]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><i><b>Note to readers • </b></i><i>This story is made possible through a partnership between The Salt Lake Tribune and </i><a href="http://grist.org/" target="_blank" rel=""><i>Grist</i></a><i>, a nonprofit environmental media organization.</i></p>]]></content:encoded><media:content url="https://www.sltrib.com/resizer/v2/PBG24EYVCFCYHOS3HCMBGP3S5I.jpeg?auth=aedc07486ff849ec6f4f4e12b7dcd8b06ed3c5a6a05a0381c55c8b2187d8055e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4800&amp;height=3600" type="image/jpeg" height="3600" width="4800"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[(Campaign photo; Utah House of Representatives) Anne Berbert, left, and Ariel Defay, candidates for the 2026 House District 15 election.]]></media:description></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah House District 20 election: Melissa Ballard faces off against Phil Graves]]></title><link>https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/melissa-ballard-faces-phil-graves/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/melissa-ballard-faces-phil-graves/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Leia Larsen]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[In the 2026 race for Utah’s House District 20, Melissa Ballard is taking on Phil Graves. Read The Salt Lake Tribune’s voter guide here.
]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><i><b>Note to readers • </b></i><i>This story is made possible through a partnership between The Salt Lake Tribune and </i><a href="http://grist.org/" target="_blank" rel=""><i>Grist</i></a><i>, a nonprofit environmental media organization.</i></p>]]></content:encoded><media:content url="https://www.sltrib.com/resizer/v2/3J7Z5IY35ZCJBDCEJYSUFWNUOQ.jpeg?auth=3420beebc6f57cf141ecd196c3784f67a616114ade7c6590900a2df06cd34d65&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4800&amp;height=3600" type="image/jpeg" height="3600" width="4800"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[(Utah House of Representatives; campaign photo) Melissa Ballard, left, and Phil Graves, candidates for the 2026 House District 20 election.]]></media:description></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah House District 57 election: Nelson Abbott faces off against Nancy Peterson]]></title><link>https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/nelson-abbott-faces-nancy-lee/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/nelson-abbott-faces-nancy-lee/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Leia Larsen]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[In the 2026 race for Utah’s House District 20, Nancy Peterson is taking on Nelson Abbott. Read The Salt Lake Tribune’s voter guide here.
]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><i><b>Note to readers • </b></i><i>This story is made possible through a partnership between The Salt Lake Tribune and </i><a href="http://grist.org/" target="_blank" rel=""><i>Grist</i></a><i>, a nonprofit environmental media organization.</i></p>]]></content:encoded><media:content url="https://www.sltrib.com/resizer/v2/IPR4DBWAFNGMBHEJV6AUYLPT54.jpg?auth=99776df2f4fb6aa2d3e8283dedfd284925cc8b4f137a7c0fbd3fb0d1ecc7b418&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3500&amp;height=2333" type="image/jpeg" height="2333" width="3500"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[(Bethany Baker  |  The Salt Lake Tribune) The Utah Capitol in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026.]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">Bethany Baker</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah House District 22: Jen Daily-Provost faces off against Char Varga]]></title><link>https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/jen-daily-provost-faces-char-varga/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/jen-daily-provost-faces-char-varga/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Emily R. Anderson]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[In the 2026 race for Utah’s House District 22, Jen Dailey-Provost is taking on Char Varga. Read The Salt Lake Tribune’s voter guide here.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Note to readers</b> • <a href="https://www.sltrib.com/politics/voterguides/" target="_blank" rel=""><i>Click here</i></a><i> to find an interactive map where you can enter your address to see all the races on your ballot that have a voter guide from The Salt Lake Tribune.</i></p>]]></content:encoded><media:content url="https://www.sltrib.com/resizer/v2/3ABH3A3X4VCSFKRHTPD6JVVQ5M.jpg?auth=c2d045877d54440fdd96737b4a133973126196b070974a736c646c80c2dbb3c0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3500&amp;height=2305" type="image/jpeg" height="2305" width="3500"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[(Bethany Baker  |  The Salt Lake Tribune) The Utah Capitol in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026.]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">Bethany Baker</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Senate District 18: Doug Fiefia faces off against A. Dane Anderson]]></title><link>https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/doug-fiefia-faces-dane-anderson/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/doug-fiefia-faces-dane-anderson/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Addy Baird]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[In the 2026 race for Utah’s Senate District 18, Doug Fiefia is taking on A. Dane Anderson. Read The Salt Lake Tribune’s voter guide here.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Note to readers</b> • <a href="https://www.sltrib.com/politics/voterguides/" target="_blank" rel=""><i>Click here</i></a><i> to find an interactive map where you can enter your address to see all the races on your ballot that have a voter guide from The Salt Lake Tribune.</i></p>]]></content:encoded><media:content url="https://www.sltrib.com/resizer/v2/5EO6BRPPLNAVDJMCQBHSRYF54M.jpeg?auth=3d32af8627edf2ceba6f286e21f2480cd7cf26d3bd81e2f2d0d0ed94d27b9208&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4800&amp;height=3600" type="image/jpeg" height="3600" width="4800"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[(Campaign photos) Dane Anderson, left, and Doug Fiefia, candidates for the 2026 Senate District 18 election.]]></media:description></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah House District 14 election: John Taylor faces off against Brandon Young]]></title><link>https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/brandon-young-faces-john-taylor/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/brandon-young-faces-john-taylor/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Leia Larsen]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[In the 2026 race for Utah’s House District 14, John Taylor is taking on Brandon Young. Read The Salt Lake Tribune’s voter guide here.
]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><i><b>Note to readers • </b></i><i>This story is made possible through a partnership between The Salt Lake Tribune and </i><a href="http://grist.org/" target="_blank" rel=""><i>Grist</i></a><i>, a nonprofit environmental media organization.</i></p>]]></content:encoded><media:content url="https://www.sltrib.com/resizer/v2/F2RG54TIUJBUBIT6SJRL4ZWPFQ.jpeg?auth=8288ebc7599c2f82c720c2a9f89c27ef93edd1101deaecfe45afcd8b18b95eac&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4800&amp;height=3600" type="image/jpeg" height="3600" width="4800"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[(Campaign photos) John Taylor, left, and Brandon Young, candidates for the 2026 House District 14 election.]]></media:description></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah House District 13 election: Erik Craythorne, Jeffery Anderson and Tony De Mille face off]]></title><link>https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/erik-craythorne-faces-jeffery/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/erik-craythorne-faces-jeffery/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Leia Larsen]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[In the 2026 race for Utah’s House District 13, Eric Craythorne, Jeffery Anderson and Tony De Mille is taking on each other. Read The Salt Lake Tribune’s voter guide here.
]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><i><b>Note to readers • </b></i><i>This story is made possible through a partnership between The Salt Lake Tribune and </i><a href="http://grist.org/" target="_blank" rel=""><i>Grist</i></a><i>, a nonprofit environmental media organization.</i></p>]]></content:encoded><media:content url="https://www.sltrib.com/resizer/v2/OEZF63EFMRAGFELVIYGZMAZYUA.jpeg?auth=07275df81fab6676c2997b86ef102d1d501b21584409fd2ceb26fc67b4e2bbbf&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4800&amp;height=3600" type="image/jpeg" height="3600" width="4800"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[(Campaign photos) Jeffrey Anderson, left, and Erik Craythorne, candidates for the 2026 House District 13 election.]]></media:description></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah House District 1: Thomas Peterson faces off against Jason O’Dell and Chris Reid ]]></title><link>https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/chris-reid-jason-odell-thomas/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/chris-reid-jason-odell-thomas/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Brock Marchant]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[In the 2026 race for Utah’s House District 1, candidates Thomas Peterson, Chris Reid and Jason O’Dell vie for the position. Read The Salt Lake Tribune’s voter guide here.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Note to readers</b> • <a href="https://www.sltrib.com/politics/voterguides/" target="_blank" rel=""><i>Click here</i></a><i> to find an interactive map where you can enter your address to see all the races on your ballot that have a voter guide from The Salt Lake Tribune.</i></p>]]></content:encoded><media:content url="https://www.sltrib.com/resizer/v2/LAN7ZZGQQFHD7JLB23HGUQB2VE.jpeg?auth=7f7938056043423a462fdaf1e92252d6e31c94bf66306d2c7cb0a1199f86b39e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4800&amp;height=3600" type="image/jpeg" height="3600" width="4800"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[(Campaign photos; Utah House of Representatives) From left: Jason O'Dell, Thomas Peterson, and Chris Reid, candidates for the 2026 House District 1 election.]]></media:description></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[First Congressional District: Ben McAdams faces off against Riley Owen and three other challengers]]></title><link>https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/ben-mcadams-faces-riley-owen-three/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/ben-mcadams-faces-riley-owen-three/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Robert Gehrke]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[In the 2026 race for Utah’s 1st Congressional District race, Ben McAdams is taking on Riley Owen, Jesse West, Elias Montgomery and Bobby Darvish. Read The Salt Lake Tribune’s voter guide here.
]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Note to readers</b> • <a href="https://www.sltrib.com/politics/voterguides/" target="_blank" rel=""><i>Click here</i></a><i> to find an interactive map where you can enter your address to see all the races on your ballot that have a voter guide from The Salt Lake Tribune.</i></p>]]></content:encoded><media:content url="https://www.sltrib.com/resizer/v2/FK6S4T6PIFBD5PFHKTAO4IQTGE.jpeg?auth=e250b35f41acd1bcd74ae888aecabd483015b4e5530de60482d5cf3dc5e68506&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4800&amp;height=3600" type="image/jpeg" height="3600" width="4800"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[(Campaign photos; The Salt Lake Tribune) Clockwise from top left: Bob Darvish Ben McAdams, Riley Owen, and Jesse West, candidates for the 2026 1st Congressional District election.]]></media:description></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah House District 55: Jon Hawkins faces off against Travis Hysell ]]></title><link>https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/jon-hawkins-faces-travis-hysell/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/jon-hawkins-faces-travis-hysell/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Isabel Meléndez-Rivera]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[In the 2026 race for Utah’s House District 45, Jon Hawkins is taking on Travis Hysell. Read The Salt Lake Tribune’s voter guide here.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Note to readers</b> • <a href="https://www.sltrib.com/politics/voterguides/" target="_blank" rel=""><i>Click here</i></a><i> to find an interactive map where you can enter your address to see all the races on your ballot that have a voter guide from The Salt Lake Tribune.</i></p>]]></content:encoded><media:content url="https://www.sltrib.com/resizer/v2/U2FUSCAZTJDRLGSU2YWS7VPGBE.jpeg?auth=f63abc87766fadfbc513f26a6d3618d031f4b3f674b7cdf1c7abb6375aed8816&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4800&amp;height=3600" type="image/jpeg" height="3600" width="4800"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[(Utah House of Representatives; campaign photo) Jon Hawkins, left, and Travis Hysell, candidates for the 2026 House District 55 election.]]></media:description></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah House District 23: Incumbent Hoang Nguyen faces challengers Franklin D. Robinson and Cabot W. Nelson]]></title><link>https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/hoang-nguyen-faces-franklin-d/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/hoang-nguyen-faces-franklin-d/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Tony Semerad]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[In the 2026 race for Utah’s House District 23, Hoang Nguyen is taking on Franklin D. Robinson and Cabot W. Nelson. Read The Salt Lake Tribune’s voter guide here.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Note to readers</b> • <a href="https://www.sltrib.com/politics/voterguides/" target="_blank" rel=""><i>Click here</i></a><i> to find an interactive map where you can enter your address to see all the races on your ballot that have a voter guide from The Salt Lake Tribune.</i></p>]]></content:encoded><media:content url="https://www.sltrib.com/resizer/v2/I3J7NRONLJDUTCPRJ3BPMUDAVA.jpeg?auth=bf3b179ebb325a985bb7231bb32dea2b516606aa4844d23df466596c1ead84f5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4800&amp;height=3600" type="image/jpeg" height="3600" width="4800"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[(Campaign photos) From left: Cabot Nelson, Hoang Nguyen, and Franklin Robinson, candidates for the 2026 House District 23 election.]]></media:description></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Senate District 9: Thaddeus Evans, Jen Plumb and J. Lowry Snow face off]]></title><link>https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/thaddeus-evans-jen-plumb-j-lowry/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/thaddeus-evans-jen-plumb-j-lowry/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Megan Banta]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[In the 2026 race for Utah Senate District 9, Thaddeus Evans and J. Lowry Snow are challenging incumbent Jen Plumb. Read The Salt Lake Tribune’s voter guide here.
]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Note to readers</b> • <a href="https://www.sltrib.com/politics/voterguides/" target="_blank" rel=""><i>Click here</i></a><i> to find an interactive map where you can enter your address to see all the races on your ballot that have a voter guide from The Salt Lake Tribune.</i></p>]]></content:encoded><media:content url="https://www.sltrib.com/resizer/v2/AK7SG35YNFBL7AYOR7PH5VEGLM.jpeg?auth=cb8cf337ebd1b13cd3232dcb638efe8c3a93d1d34573d7495dad323f662d5f98&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4800&amp;height=3600" type="image/jpeg" height="3600" width="4800"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[(Campaign photos) Jen Plumb, left, and J. Lowry Snow, candidates for the 2026 Senate District 9 election.]]></media:description></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah State Board of Education District 11: Tracy Nuttall faces off with Lacey Peterson]]></title><link>https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/tracy-nuttall-faces-lacey-peterson/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/tracy-nuttall-faces-lacey-peterson/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Carmen Nesbitt]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[The Salt Lake Tribune asked USBE District 11 candidates to share their thoughts on several education issues, including book bans and school choice.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Note to readers</b> • <a href="https://www.sltrib.com/politics/voterguides/" target="_blank" rel=""><i>Click here</i></a><i> to find an interactive map where you can enter your address to see all the races on your ballot that have a voter guide from The Salt Lake Tribune.</i></p>]]></content:encoded><media:content url="https://www.sltrib.com/resizer/v2/YFFBHAQ4INF6RE27DYUTBZC5BU.JPG?auth=3a9a4116dd51fdf42dd9ff6c54f366fb266d4e06506223d27d8ffaa183d58657&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3600&amp;height=2403" type="image/jpeg" height="2403" width="3600"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[(Chris Samuels | The Salt Lake Tribune) The Utah State Board of Education Building in Salt Lake City. Republican Tracy Nuttall and Democrat Lacey Peterson, both newcomers, face off for the District 11 state school board seat. ]]></media:description></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah House District 54 election: Kristin Chevrier faces off against Kristina Robinson]]></title><link>https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/kristin-chevrier-faces-kristina/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/kristin-chevrier-faces-kristina/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Julie Jag]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[ In the 2026 race for Utah House District 54, Kristin Chevrier is taking on Kristina Robinson. Read The Salt Lake Tribune’s voter guide here.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Note to readers</b> • <a href="https://www.sltrib.com/politics/voterguides/" target="_blank" rel=""><i>Click here</i></a><i> to find an interactive map where you can enter your address to see all the races on your ballot that have a voter guide from The Salt Lake Tribune.</i></p>]]></content:encoded><media:content url="https://www.sltrib.com/resizer/v2/XL3EEL3TG5AZNBJD4BXY2267PU.jpeg?auth=8bc7535e0937fbeb2c5f752487976ea09b980a7d7b1e4a1f8296f3abc7eaca3f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4800&amp;height=3600" type="image/jpeg" height="3600" width="4800"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[(Utah House of Representatives; Campaign photo) Kristen S. Chevrier, left, and Kristina Robinson, candidates for the 2026 House District 54 election.]]></media:description></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Senate District 23: Incumbent Keith Grover faces challenger Tucker Smith]]></title><link>https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/keith-grover-faces-tucker-smith/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/keith-grover-faces-tucker-smith/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Paighten Harkins]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[In the 2026 race for Utah’s Senate District 23, Keith Grover is taking on Tucker Smith. Read The Salt Lake Tribune’s voter guide here.
]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Note to readers</b> • <a href="https://www.sltrib.com/politics/voterguides/" target="_blank" rel=""><i>Click here</i></a><i> to find an interactive map where you can enter your address to see all the races on your ballot that have a voter guide from The Salt Lake Tribune.</i></p>]]></content:encoded><media:content url="https://www.sltrib.com/resizer/v2/DKNP6QAV65DYZIYQ7CMFXEF55Y.jpeg?auth=26b0a7cffa755aa8e0eb7d147c2d536b3fe0758b09913cd73c812d7745d567ee&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4800&amp;height=3600" type="image/jpeg" height="3600" width="4800"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[(Campaign photos) Keith Grover, left, and Tucker Smith, candidates for the 2026 Senate District 23 election.]]></media:description></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[House District 39: Drew Howells faces off against Ken Ivory]]></title><link>https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/ken-ivory-faces-drew-howells-2026/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/ken-ivory-faces-drew-howells-2026/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Robert Gehrke]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[In the 2026 race for Utah’s House District 39, Ken Ivory is taking on Drew Howells. Read The Salt Lake Tribune’s voter guide here.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Note to readers</b> • <a href="https://www.sltrib.com/politics/voterguides/" target="_blank" rel=""><i>Click here</i></a><i> to find an interactive map where you can enter your address to see all the races on your ballot that have a voter guide from The Salt Lake Tribune.</i></p>]]></content:encoded><media:content url="https://www.sltrib.com/resizer/v2/TGOVR4BL2BEWLDG5QVX42GVN7A.jpeg?auth=8ff6fca408f023065c714e141037506096efc07cb833d2ddae7871c8ac1773f4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4800&amp;height=3600" type="image/jpeg" height="3600" width="4800"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[(Campaign photo; Utah House of Representatives) Drew Howells, left, and Ken Ivory, candidates for the 2026 House District 39 election.]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"></media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah House District 38: Sergio Sotelo faces off against Chris McConnehey]]></title><link>https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/sergio-sotelo-faces-chris/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/sergio-sotelo-faces-chris/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jose Davila IV]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[In the 2026 race for Utah’s House District 38, Sergio Sotelo is taking on Chris McConnehey. Read The Salt Lake Tribune’s voter guide here.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Note to readers</b> • <a href="https://www.sltrib.com/politics/voterguides/" target="_blank" rel=""><i>Click here</i></a><i> to find an interactive map where you can enter your address to see all the races on your ballot that have a voter guide from The Salt Lake Tribune.</i></p>]]></content:encoded><media:content url="https://www.sltrib.com/resizer/v2/UJPCG7GWQZGB5GPEYCLAWTWPIU.jpg?auth=98d0e62731bf71b512f8e2d1105ae1e8e29972ab3175dd7c41f5a6e1efd0b57d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3500&amp;height=2333" type="image/jpeg" height="2333" width="3500"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[(Bethany Baker | The Salt Lake Tribune) The Utah Capitol in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026.]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">Bethany Baker</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah House District 35: Rosalba Dominguez takes on Monique Ketcham]]></title><link>https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/rosalba-dominguez-faces-monique/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/rosalba-dominguez-faces-monique/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jose Davila IV]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[In the 2026 race for Utah’s House District 35, Rosalba Dominguez is taking on Monique Ketcham. Read The Salt Lake Tribune’s voter guide here.
]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Note to readers</b> • <a href="https://www.sltrib.com/politics/voterguides/" target="_blank" rel=""><i>Click here</i></a><i> to find an interactive map where you can enter your address to see all the races on your ballot that have a voter guide from The Salt Lake Tribune.</i></p>]]></content:encoded><media:content url="https://www.sltrib.com/resizer/v2/QAWJUXGTSNBKPIJ26Q7YIUGPMQ.jpeg?auth=30651de9a54239806598cbd391576852d11eec27c9744b3fd32c2eaf1d383fb5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4800&amp;height=3600" type="image/jpeg" height="3600" width="4800"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[(Campaign photos) Rosalba Dominguez, left, and Monique Ketcham, candidates in the 2026 House District 35 election.]]></media:description></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah House District 31: Incumbent Verona Mauga faces challenger Melody Jones]]></title><link>https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/verona-mauga-faces-melody-jones/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/verona-mauga-faces-melody-jones/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Tony Semerad]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[In the 2026 race for Utah’s House District 31, Verona Mauga is taking on Melody Jones. Read The Salt Lake Tribune’s voter guide here. ]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Note to readers</b> • <a href="https://www.sltrib.com/politics/voterguides/" target="_blank" rel=""><i>Click here</i></a><i> to find an interactive map where you can enter your address to see all the races on your ballot that have a voter guide from The Salt Lake Tribune.</i></p>]]></content:encoded><media:content url="https://www.sltrib.com/resizer/v2/B2QWCCNBCVFX7G6VREZ5Q74RZQ.jpg?auth=9fd01ace40f57d692905415130c7de4b65e19221e5c3a43cf60f52b2327b9a37&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3500&amp;height=1882" type="image/jpeg" height="1882" width="3500"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[(Bethany Baker | The Salt Lake Tribune) The Utah Capitol in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026.]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">Bethany Baker</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah House District 32: Sahara Hayes faces off against Aileen Hampton]]></title><link>https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/sahara-hayes-faces-aileen-hampton/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/sahara-hayes-faces-aileen-hampton/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jordan Miller]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[In the 2026 race for Utah’s House District 32, Sahara Hayes is taking on Aileen Hampton. Read The Salt Lake Tribune’s voter guide here.
]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Note to readers</b> • <a href="https://www.sltrib.com/politics/voterguides/" target="_blank" rel=""><i>Click here</i></a><i> to find an interactive map where you can enter your address to see all the races on your ballot that have a voter guide from The Salt Lake Tribune.</i></p>]]></content:encoded><media:content url="https://www.sltrib.com/resizer/v2/BCNPO4UVPRB7VGJ7BJ5YABZCFA.jpeg?auth=e93cfa4c7eb349709d84293d70de075a93fe626c2bd6d2be300bf903fbab15c2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4800&amp;height=3600" type="image/jpeg" height="3600" width="4800"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[(Campaign photos) Aileen Hampton, left, and Sahara Hayes, candidates for the 2026 House District 32 election.]]></media:description></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah House District 46: Cal Roberts faces off against Braxten Rutherford]]></title><link>https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/cal-roberts-faces-braxten/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/cal-roberts-faces-braxten/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Julie Jag]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[In the 2026 race for Utah’s House District 46, Cal Roberts is taking on Braxten Rutherford. Read The Salt Lake Tribune’s voter guide here.
]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Note to readers</b> • <a href="https://www.sltrib.com/politics/voterguides/" target="_blank" rel=""><i>Click here</i></a><i> to find an interactive map where you can enter your address to see all the races on your ballot that have a voter guide from The Salt Lake Tribune.</i></p>]]></content:encoded><media:content url="https://www.sltrib.com/resizer/v2/UQKVCOUW7FELBCFZLSPIHDQEGI.jpeg?auth=74ead91fa7087d1c4263636a11167c9e58c044095e7c35330d7c3a191a65bf3a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4800&amp;height=3600" type="image/jpeg" height="3600" width="4800"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[(Campaign photos) Cal Roberts, left, and Braxten Rutherford, candidates for the 2026 House District 46 election.]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"></media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Salt Lake County Council District 3: Mike Bird faces off against Luke Maynes]]></title><link>https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/mike-bird-faces-luke-maynes-2026/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/mike-bird-faces-luke-maynes-2026/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jose Davila IV]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[In the 2026 race for Salt Lake County Council District 3, Mike Bird is taking on Luke Maynes. Read The Salt Lake Tribune’s voter guide here.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Note to readers</b> • <a href="https://www.sltrib.com/politics/voterguides/" target="_blank" rel=""><i>Click here</i></a><i> to find an interactive map where you can enter your address to see all the races on your ballot that have a voter guide from The Salt Lake Tribune.</i></p>]]></content:encoded><media:content url="https://www.sltrib.com/resizer/v2/JKGKEJBBR5CJJJTCTNVYFVOH2A.jpeg?auth=ed0f1f50b716330f30ec79890c5a1888f7838f377fd0e7b6e2940cacff25045f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4800&amp;height=3600" type="image/jpeg" height="3600" width="4800"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[(Campaign photos) Mike Bird, left, and Luke Maynes, candidates for the 2026 Salt Lake County Council District 3 election.]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"></media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah House District 48: Jake Hunsaker faces Benyde Walker]]></title><link>https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/jake-hunsaker-faces-benyde-walker/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/jake-hunsaker-faces-benyde-walker/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jose Davila IV]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[In the 2026 race for Utah’s House District 48, Jake Hunsaker is taking on Benyde Walker. Read The Salt Lake Tribune’s voter guide here.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Note to readers</b> • <a href="https://www.sltrib.com/politics/voterguides/" target="_blank" rel=""><i>Click here</i></a><i> to find an interactive map where you can enter your address to see all the races on your ballot that have a voter guide from The Salt Lake Tribune.</i></p>]]></content:encoded><media:content url="https://www.sltrib.com/resizer/v2/BVKW33WGSZHRNEUQA2VUPDD46Q.jpeg?auth=d86fc6b65cb28b2854c3aae97c0b7eda8376bcd0d22bd781f23fbf757eccf40d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4800&amp;height=3600" type="image/jpeg" height="3600" width="4800"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[(Campaign photos) Jake Hunsaker, left, and Benyde Walker, candidates in the 2026 House District 48 election.]]></media:description></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[House District 9: Challenger Angela Choberka faces off against Jake Sawyer]]></title><link>https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/angela-choberka-faces-jake-sawyer/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/angela-choberka-faces-jake-sawyer/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Paighten Harkins]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[In the 2026 race for Utah’s House District 9, Angela Choberka is taking on Jake Sawyer. Read The Salt Lake Tribune’s voter guide here.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Note to readers</b> • <a href="https://www.sltrib.com/politics/voterguides/" target="_blank" rel=""><i>Click here</i></a><i> to find an interactive map where you can enter your address to see all the races on your ballot that have a voter guide from The Salt Lake Tribune.</i></p>]]></content:encoded><media:content url="https://www.sltrib.com/resizer/v2/7GPIZXAKJVCXBKA2KO2N5DOVNU.jpeg?auth=05357236cc2b3ed1b49a31227a2d0dffc40135727289caed12bb508143269691&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4800&amp;height=3600" type="image/jpeg" height="3600" width="4800"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[(Campaign photo; Utah House of Representatives) Angela Choberka, left, and Jake Sawyer, candidates for the 2026 House District 9 election.]]></media:description></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Senate District 5: Jill Koford faces off against CJ Hernandez]]></title><link>https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/jill-koford-faces-cj-hernandez/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/jill-koford-faces-cj-hernandez/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Emily R. Anderson]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[In the 2026 race for Utah’s Senate District 5, state Rep. Jill Koford is taking on CJ Hernandez. Read The Salt Lake Tribune’s voter guide here.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Note to readers</b> • <a href="https://www.sltrib.com/politics/voterguides/" target="_blank" rel=""><i>Click here</i></a><i> to find an interactive map where you can enter your address to see all the races on your ballot that have a voter guide from The Salt Lake Tribune.</i></p>]]></content:encoded><media:content url="https://www.sltrib.com/resizer/v2/RCSCJEHOVFEHLCV2KGG7CEPR3Q.jpeg?auth=ff6b7926e3d42d60880769ce35c8ebc8f2f8a5d04943f4f521c51de58d408fac&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4800&amp;height=3600" type="image/jpeg" height="3600" width="4800"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[(Campaign photos) CJ Hernandez, left, and Jill Koford, candidates for the 2026 Senate District 5 election.]]></media:description></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah House District 66 race: Rep. Troy Shelley faces off against Breanne Mashek and Russ Hatch]]></title><link>https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/troy-shelley-faces-breanne-mashek/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/troy-shelley-faces-breanne-mashek/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Brooke  Larsen]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[In the 2026 race for Utah’s House District 66, Rep. Troy Shelley is taking on Breanne Mashek and Russ Hatch. Read The Salt Lake Tribune’s voter guide here.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Note to readers</b> • <a href="https://www.sltrib.com/politics/voterguides/" target="_blank" rel=""><i>Click here</i></a><i> to find an interactive map where you can enter your address to see all the races on your ballot that have a voter guide from The Salt Lake Tribune.</i></p>]]></content:encoded><media:content url="https://www.sltrib.com/resizer/v2/FIWLURRLEFAMPA52S7BBA2SAIA.jpg?auth=a11802f47311fe40a088ad8f174dcd6ede748c97ab9e396bb5398fb2b1d0b4f3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3500&amp;height=1886" type="image/jpeg" height="1886" width="3500"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[(Bethany Baker  |  The Salt Lake Tribune) The Utah Capitol in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026.]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">Bethany Baker</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah House District 69: Incumbent Logan Monson faces off against challenger Tracie Yellowman Tso]]></title><link>https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/logan-monson-faces-tracie/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/logan-monson-faces-tracie/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Christiansen]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[In the 2026 race for Utah House District 69, Tracie Yellowman Tso is taking on Logan Monson. Read The Salt Lake Tribune’s voter guide here.
]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Note to readers</b> • <a href="https://www.sltrib.com/politics/voterguides/" target="_blank" rel=""><i>Click here</i></a><i> to find an interactive map where you can enter your address to see all the races on your ballot that have a voter guide from The Salt Lake Tribune.</i></p>]]></content:encoded><media:content url="https://www.sltrib.com/resizer/v2/MSPVHHHQZZEWFLIY55WR5VX4QA.jpeg?auth=83adda3c66953bf0b9e915dd2b679472d24fdc132b873c22b1ac72909f998fc8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4800&amp;height=3600" type="image/jpeg" height="3600" width="4800"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[(Campaign photos) Logan Monson, left, and Tracie Yellowman Tso, candidates for the 2026 House District 69 election.]]></media:description></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah House District 58: David Shallenberger faces off against Karli Black]]></title><link>https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/david-shallenberger-faces-karli/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/david-shallenberger-faces-karli/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jose Davila IV]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[In the 2026 race for Utah’s House District 58, David Shallenberger is taking on Karli Black. Read The Salt Lake Tribune’s voter guide here.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Note to readers</b> • <a href="https://www.sltrib.com/politics/voterguides/" target="_blank" rel=""><i>Click here</i></a><i> to find an interactive map where you can enter your address to see all the races on your ballot that have a voter guide from The Salt Lake Tribune.</i></p>]]></content:encoded><media:content url="https://www.sltrib.com/resizer/v2/23PXUTNM6NHDNG725T552FFC2Q.jpg?auth=796cbd068a802af0c9bc14ccb21701e1fe4820a68c177cc71dc6e4d460b922b6&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3500&amp;height=2333" type="image/jpeg" height="2333" width="3500"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[(Bethany Baker | The Salt Lake Tribune) The Utah Capitol in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026.]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">Bethany Baker</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Salt Lake County sheriff 2026 election guide: Rosie Rivera faces off against Shane Manwaring]]></title><link>https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/rosie-rivera-faces-shane-manwaring/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/rosie-rivera-faces-shane-manwaring/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jordan Miller]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[In the 2026 race for Salt Lake County sheriff, Rosie Rivera is taking on Shane Manwaring. Read The Salt Lake Tribune’s voter guide here.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Note to readers</b> • <a href="https://www.sltrib.com/politics/voterguides/" target="_blank" rel=""><i>Click here</i></a><i> to find an interactive map where you can enter your address to see all the races on your ballot that have a voter guide from The Salt Lake Tribune.</i></p>]]></content:encoded><media:content url="https://www.sltrib.com/resizer/v2/VT4YVXNTAJGSXAPRXIGPDQBUDE.jpeg?auth=b74d4e6bd99131f2aa1919fb9441a56ef031380bac578678d702e2af56d5662a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4800&amp;height=3600" type="image/jpeg" height="3600" width="4800"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[(Campaign photos) Shane Manwaring, left, and Rosie Rivera, candidates for the 2026 Salt Lake County Sheriff election.]]></media:description></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah House District 70 race: Carl Albrecht faces off with Stacey Pendergraft and Zeno Parry]]></title><link>https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/carl-albrecht-faces-stacey/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/carl-albrecht-faces-stacey/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Brooke  Larsen]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[In the 2026 race for Utah’s House District 70, Carl Albrecht is taking on Stacey Pendergraft and Zeno Parry. Read The Salt Lake Tribune’s voter guide here.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Note to readers</b> • <a href="https://www.sltrib.com/politics/voterguides/" target="_blank" rel=""><i>Click here</i></a><i> to find an interactive map where you can enter your address to see all the races on your ballot that have a voter guide from The Salt Lake Tribune.</i></p>]]></content:encoded><media:content url="https://www.sltrib.com/resizer/v2/6V3DP76N5RBW3NADQYGKAD3BAQ.jpg?auth=dfabbbf15059570a7415cf92c56b0c37115d08de5f93c6bea750a11031fe3fd7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3500&amp;height=2333" type="image/jpeg" height="2333" width="3500"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[(Bethany Baker  |  The Salt Lake Tribune) The Utah Capitol in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026.]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">Bethany Baker</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Senate District 1: Claudia Bigler, Scott Sandall and Julie Quinlan face off]]></title><link>https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/claudia-bigler-scott-sandall-julie/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/claudia-bigler-scott-sandall-julie/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Megan Banta]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[In the 2026 race for Utah Senate District 1, Claudia Bigler and Julie Quinlan are challenging incumbent Scott Sandall. Read The Salt Lake Tribune's voter guide here. ]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Note to readers</b> • <a href="https://www.sltrib.com/politics/voterguides/" target="_blank" rel=""><i>Click here</i></a><i> to find an interactive map where you can enter your address to see all the races on your ballot that have a voter guide from The Salt Lake Tribune.</i></p>]]></content:encoded><media:content url="https://www.sltrib.com/resizer/v2/4XVBESJTNVAZNFE6ZZT7QQ4H6E.jpg?auth=77884edae5819a2cc9220c8871f151b95133fca7d30e34b56ac5ddb0e847f19e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3500&amp;height=2333" type="image/jpeg" height="2333" width="3500"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[(Bethany Baker  |  The Salt Lake Tribune) The Utah Capitol in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026.]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">Bethany Baker</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah House District 73: Colin Jack faces off against Glenn Webb]]></title><link>https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/colin-jack-faces-glenn-webb-2026/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/colin-jack-faces-glenn-webb-2026/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Colton Lochhead]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[In the 2026 race for Utah’s House District 73, Colin Jack is taking on Glenn Webb. Read The Salt Lake Tribune’s voter guide here.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Note to readers</b> • <a href="https://www.sltrib.com/politics/voterguides/" target="_blank" rel=""><i>Click here</i></a><i> to find an interactive map where you can enter your address to see all the races on your ballot that have a voter guide from The Salt Lake Tribune.</i></p>]]></content:encoded><media:content url="https://www.sltrib.com/resizer/v2/WMW5MJA6Z5AWJHBOAN7RQ2EEA4.jpeg?auth=76c35bdd652d320b8940c5eb9239e9f71d38b7f8b2fc46d9bf3d0296c4717480&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4800&amp;height=3600" type="image/jpeg" height="3600" width="4800"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[(Utah House of Representatives; Campaign photo) Colin Jack, left, and Glenn Webb, candidates for the 2026 House District 73 election.]]></media:description></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah House District 64: Jackie Larson faces off against Alan Wessman]]></title><link>https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/jackie-larson-faces-alan-wessman/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/jackie-larson-faces-alan-wessman/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Megan Banta]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[In the 2026 race for Utah House District 64, Jackie Larson is taking on Alan Wessman. Read The Salt Lake Tribune's voter guide here. ]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Note to readers</b> • <a href="https://www.sltrib.com/politics/voterguides/" target="_blank" rel=""><i>Click here</i></a><i> to find an interactive map where you can enter your address to see all the races on your ballot that have a voter guide from The Salt Lake Tribune.</i></p>]]></content:encoded><media:content url="https://www.sltrib.com/resizer/v2/GEUW3KXWJJABTHGHUNUVZTVPD4.jpg?auth=cdd2ffee9ced5d4013d89997b650aa5c8e1da4b8638d4780bb2b20d556540687&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3500&amp;height=2007" type="image/jpeg" height="2007" width="3500"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[(Bethany Baker  |  The Salt Lake Tribune) The Utah Capitol in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026.]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">Bethany Baker</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah House District 26: Matt MacPherson faces off against Michael Finch]]></title><link>https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/matt-macpherson-faces-michael/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/matt-macpherson-faces-michael/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Addy Baird]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[In the 2026 race for Utah’s House District 26, Matt MacPherson is taking on Michael Finch. Read The Salt Lake Tribune’s voter guide here.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Note to readers</b> • <a href="https://www.sltrib.com/politics/voterguides/" target="_blank" rel=""><i>Click here</i></a><i> to find an interactive map where you can enter your address to see all the races on your ballot that have a voter guide from The Salt Lake Tribune.</i></p>]]></content:encoded><media:content url="https://www.sltrib.com/resizer/v2/AWGUXBUFWVGZDEXDXWX6KKLEGU.jpeg?auth=c8b5ba8e7cdf00cd88921580e1256ebddb361d26b656bc5a227042f59701ffc7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4800&amp;height=3600" type="image/jpeg" height="3600" width="4800"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[(Campaign photos) Michael Finch, left, and Matt MacPherson, candidates for the 2026 House District 26 election.]]></media:description></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah House District 28: Anita Dalrymple, Wales Nematollahi and Nicholeen Peck face off]]></title><link>https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/anita-dalrymple-wales-nematollahi/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/anita-dalrymple-wales-nematollahi/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Megan Banta]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[In the race for Utah House District 28, Anita Dalrymple, Wales Nematollahi and Nicholeen Peck are facing off. Read The Salt Lake Tribune's voter guide here. 
]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Note to readers</b> • <a href="https://www.sltrib.com/politics/voterguides/" target="_blank" rel=""><i>Click here</i></a><i> to find an interactive map where you can enter your address to see all the races on your ballot that have a voter guide from The Salt Lake Tribune.</i></p>]]></content:encoded><media:content url="https://www.sltrib.com/resizer/v2/GBWEFSYJ3RBCBJG7DZLRKCADMM.jpeg?auth=acd53382989a9581501b18eca5fd479cdb9b8e2e5966dc0d9f3967618d20ba68&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4800&amp;height=3600" type="image/jpeg" height="3600" width="4800"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[(Campaign photos; Utah House of Representatives) From left: Anita Dalrymple, Wales Nematollahi, and Nicholeen Peck, candidates for the 2026 House District 28 election.]]></media:description></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah House District 75: Walt Brooks faces off against Rebecca Winsor]]></title><link>https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/walt-brooks-faces-rebecca-winsor/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/walt-brooks-faces-rebecca-winsor/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Colton Lochhead]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[In the 2026 race for Utah’s House District 75, Republican Walt Brooks is taking on Democrat Rebecca Winsor. Read The Salt Lake Tribune’s voter guide here.
]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Note to readers</b> • <a href="https://www.sltrib.com/politics/voterguides/" target="_blank" rel=""><i>Click here</i></a><i> to find an interactive map where you can enter your address to see all the races on your ballot that have a voter guide from The Salt Lake Tribune.</i></p>]]></content:encoded><media:content url="https://www.sltrib.com/resizer/v2/WLFDOJSJLZFTLM5SJRRBQQDSCE.jpeg?auth=0362dcc71277c8872af626be3b6edbae13d30421ba2e1074c75209756de2ed3e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4800&amp;height=3600" type="image/jpeg" height="3600" width="4800"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[(Utah House of Representatives; Campaign photo) Walt Brooks, left, and Rebecca Winsor, candidates for the 2026 House District 75 election.]]></media:description></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah House District 12: Speaker Mike Schultz faces off against challenger Anna Graff]]></title><link>https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/speaker-mike-schultz-faces-anna/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/speaker-mike-schultz-faces-anna/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Leia Larsen]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[In the 2026 race for Utah’s House District 12, Speaker Mike Schultz is taking on Democrat Anna Graff. Read The Salt Lake Tribune’s voter guide here.
]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><i><b>Note to readers • </b></i><i>This story is made possible through a partnership between The Salt Lake Tribune and </i><a href="http://grist.org/" target="_blank" rel=""><i>Grist</i></a><i>, a nonprofit environmental media organization.</i></p>]]></content:encoded><media:content url="https://www.sltrib.com/resizer/v2/ZEBWHRPMEZCYTFGVINVGIFV3GI.jpeg?auth=edaa7961e0142bcb041e0ca9012427470b1cc071a6d23c94a915cc453a0307e9&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4800&amp;height=3600" type="image/jpeg" height="3600" width="4800"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[(Campaign photo; Utah House of Representatives) Anna Graff, left, and Mike Schultz, candidates for the 2026 House District 12 election.]]></media:description></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Salt Lake County Council District 1: Jiro Johnson faces off against Casey Poe]]></title><link>https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/jiro-johnson-faces-casey-poe-2026/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/jiro-johnson-faces-casey-poe-2026/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jose Davila IV]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[In the 2026 race for Salt Lake County Council District 1, Jiro Johnson is taking on Casey Poe. Read The Salt Lake Tribune’s voter guide here.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Note to readers</b> • <a href="https://www.sltrib.com/politics/voterguides/" target="_blank" rel=""><i>Click here</i></a><i> to find an interactive map where you can enter your address to see all the races on your ballot that have a voter guide from The Salt Lake Tribune.</i></p>]]></content:encoded><media:content url="https://www.sltrib.com/resizer/v2/3S4H57NUNRAE7INTNMOK2J5SVY.jpeg?auth=b5dc16c4f009616f0681198665a545b3a3d8f9f37f70336d981959cb4adb20a2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4800&amp;height=3600" type="image/jpeg" height="3600" width="4800"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[(Salt Lake County Council; campaign photo) Jiro Johnson, left, and Casey Poe, candidates for the 2026 Salt Lake County Council District 1 election.]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"></media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah House District 27: Anthony Loubet and Liz Oates face off]]></title><link>https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/anthony-loubet-faces-liz-oates/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/anthony-loubet-faces-liz-oates/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Megan Banta]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[In the 2026 race for Utah House District 27, incumbent Anthony Loubet is taking on Liz Oates. Read The Salt Lake Tribune’s voter guide here.
]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Note to readers</b> • <a href="https://www.sltrib.com/politics/voterguides/" target="_blank" rel=""><i>Click here</i></a><i> to find an interactive map where you can enter your address to see all the races on your ballot that have a voter guide from The Salt Lake Tribune.</i></p>]]></content:encoded><media:content url="https://www.sltrib.com/resizer/v2/YG67NRA4BFHOFFI2AHYRTRHKHQ.jpeg?auth=1cdc04fae8edead4148e4021aa86fedb6e59705bb94b3582a724917e3817b50f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4800&amp;height=3600" type="image/jpeg" height="3600" width="4800"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[(Campaign photos) Anthony Loubet, left, and Liz Oates, candidates for the 2026 House District 27 election.]]></media:description></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Salt Lake County district attorney 2026 election guide: Sim Gill faces off against Kent Davis]]></title><link>https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/sim-gill-faces-kent-davis-2026/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/sim-gill-faces-kent-davis-2026/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jordan Miller]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[In the 2026 race for Salt Lake County district attorney, Sim Gill is taking on Kent Davis. Read The Salt Lake Tribune’s voter guide here.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Note to readers</b> • <a href="https://www.sltrib.com/politics/voterguides/" target="_blank" rel=""><i>Click here</i></a><i> to find an interactive map where you can enter your address to see all the races on your ballot that have a voter guide from The Salt Lake Tribune.</i></p>]]></content:encoded><media:content url="https://www.sltrib.com/resizer/v2/BZOWMQFJUJCLJEWJLYHB6EC4EI.jpeg?auth=cc5e0a0090659e601143e46c9ca596dc414483f108e41b2b062af236b3174d1a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4800&amp;height=3600" type="image/jpeg" height="3600" width="4800"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[(Campaign photos) Kent Davis, left, and Sim Gill, candidates for the 2026 Salt Lake County district attorney election.]]></media:description></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Salt Lake County Council District 5: Traci Crockett faces off against Sara Cimmers]]></title><link>https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/traci-crockett-faces-sara-cimmers/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/traci-crockett-faces-sara-cimmers/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jose Davila IV]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[In the 2026 race for Salt Lake County Council District 5, Traci Crockett is taking on Sara Cimmers. Read The Salt Lake Tribune’s voter guide here.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Note to readers</b> • <a href="https://www.sltrib.com/politics/voterguides/" target="_blank" rel=""><i>Click here</i></a><i> to find an interactive map where you can enter your address to see all the races on your ballot that have a voter guide from The Salt Lake Tribune.</i></p>]]></content:encoded><media:content url="https://www.sltrib.com/resizer/v2/BOQO6RP7EFGBNJUK6LGKQWYWYE.JPG?auth=ed70af79cd5c23fc1882e8e4348dc401cac297c2692feecf08ad5b8a190048ea&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4588&amp;height=3000" type="image/jpeg" height="3000" width="4588"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) The Salt Lake County Government Center on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026. Two candidates are vying in a race for a southern seat on the Salt Lake County Council, representing District 5.]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">Rick Egan</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[New upgrades are coming to parks in Salt Lake City, West Jordan and Herriman — if you vote for them ]]></title><link>https://www.sltrib.com/news/2026/10/12/whats-128-million-bond-salt-lake/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.sltrib.com/news/2026/10/12/whats-128-million-bond-salt-lake/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jordan Miller]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[Voting in the Salt Lake County election? See if your vote could help fund upgrades to a park near you.
]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Note to readers</b> • <a href="https://www.sltrib.com/politics/voterguides/" target="_blank" rel=""><i>Click here</i></a><i> to find an interactive map where you can enter your address to see all the races on your ballot that have a voter guide from The Salt Lake Tribune.</i></p>]]></content:encoded><media:content url="https://www.sltrib.com/resizer/v2/QKRMTK74AZD4NG7ZTNTW24ZCSU.jpg?auth=33dcda1227af8a0903ed40ae6fa0c5c33878e11f3f68e806f7fdf9c0cfe88fd7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2800&amp;height=1794" type="image/jpeg" height="1794" width="2800"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[(Francisco Kjolseth  | The Salt Lake Tribune) Sam Anderson, 13, and his brother Jacob, 11, assess the “big drops” at a new mountain bike park taking shape at Lodestone Regional Park in Kearns on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025. The park is one of many that could receive upgrades if Salt Lake County's recreation bond passes.]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">Francisco Kjolseth</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah House District 17: Lili Bitner faces off against Eric Last]]></title><link>https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/lili-bitner-faces-eric-last-2026/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/lili-bitner-faces-eric-last-2026/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Addy Baird]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[In the 2026 race for Utah House District 17, Lili Bitner is taking on Eric Last. Read The Salt Lake Tribune’s voter guide here.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Note to readers</b> • <a href="https://www.sltrib.com/politics/voterguides/" target="_blank" rel=""><i>Click here</i></a><i> to find an interactive map where you can enter your address to see all the races on your ballot that have a voter guide from The Salt Lake Tribune.</i></p>]]></content:encoded><media:content url="https://www.sltrib.com/resizer/v2/W7VK4PSI2VD3HACA4EYJ3YLAJM.jpg?auth=5be8a7f4f81c83dea5273cdd6b2dbc4a724b30e3a45da06cb6554a04f44e8603&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3500&amp;height=2163" type="image/jpeg" height="2163" width="3500"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[(Bethany Baker | The Salt Lake Tribune) The Utah Capitol in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026.]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">Bethany Baker</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah House District 16: Bob Stevenson faces Abigail Treasure]]></title><link>https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/bob-stevenson-faces-abigail/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/bob-stevenson-faces-abigail/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Robert Gehrke]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[In the 2026 race for Utah’s House District 16, Republican Bob Stevenson is taking on Democrat Abigail Treasure. Read The Salt Lake Tribune’s voter guide here.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Note to readers</b> • <a href="https://www.sltrib.com/politics/voterguides/" target="_blank" rel=""><i>Click here</i></a><i> to find an interactive map where you can enter your address to see all the races on your ballot that have a voter guide from The Salt Lake Tribune.</i></p>]]></content:encoded><media:content url="https://www.sltrib.com/resizer/v2/Q5P4ZG3MQJFY5EZFFJWTYS3UIA.jpeg?auth=bc7550b49222337473cbe60471f74c0a243284cb3e95b2e243f4cd1ca2703668&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4800&amp;height=3600" type="image/jpeg" height="3600" width="4800"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[(Campaign photos) Bob Stevenson, left, and Abigail Treasure, candidates for the 2026 House District 16 election.]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"></media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah House District 18: Paul Cutler faces off against Scott Troxel]]></title><link>https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/paul-cutler-faces-scott-troxel/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/paul-cutler-faces-scott-troxel/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Addy Baird]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[In the 2026 race for Utah's House District 18, Paul Cutler is taking on Scott Troxel. Read The Salt Lake Tribune’s voter guide here.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Note to readers</b> • <a href="https://www.sltrib.com/politics/voterguides/" target="_blank" rel=""><i>Click here</i></a><i> to find an interactive map where you can enter your address to see all the races on your ballot that have a voter guide from The Salt Lake Tribune.</i></p>]]></content:encoded><media:content url="https://www.sltrib.com/resizer/v2/AATPTYSI2RESXKYUNYSZZK3EGM.jpeg?auth=67abdae83f8973614479f829b88b5d6f053c4adba3525af4a8e88a9b2fd28ad8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4800&amp;height=3600" type="image/jpeg" height="3600" width="4800"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[(Utah House of Representatives; Campaign photo) Paul A. Cutler, left, and  Scott Troxel, candidates for the 2026 House District 18 election.]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"></media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah House District 59: Celeste Johnson and Luke Searle face off]]></title><link>https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/celeste-johnson-faces-luke-searle/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/celeste-johnson-faces-luke-searle/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Megan Banta]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[In the 2026 race for Utah House District 59, Democrat Celeste Johnson is taking on Republican Luke Searle. Read The Salt Lake Tribune’s voter guide here.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Note to readers</b> • <a href="https://www.sltrib.com/politics/voterguides/" target="_blank" rel=""><i>Click here</i></a><i> to find an interactive map where you can enter your address to see all the races on your ballot that have a voter guide from The Salt Lake Tribune.</i></p>]]></content:encoded><media:content url="https://www.sltrib.com/resizer/v2/EP2CKBJHKRFBBC5MGEIO547OLI.jpeg?auth=846fa7b5ee4803526c472a7c60f8e21095a946a97b6a929880e270e2e3592612&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4800&amp;height=3600" type="image/jpeg" height="3600" width="4800"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[(Campaign photos) Celeste Johnson, left, and Luke Searle are candidates for the 2026 House District 59 election.]]></media:description></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah’s 3rd Congressional District: Celeste Maloy faces 5 challengers]]></title><link>https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/celeste-maloy-faces-5-challengers/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/celeste-maloy-faces-5-challengers/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Addy Baird]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[In the 2026 race for Utah’s 3rd Congressional District, Celeste Maloy is facing off against five challengers. Read The Salt Lake Tribune’s voter guide here.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Note to readers</b> • <a href="https://www.sltrib.com/politics/voterguides/" target="_blank" rel=""><i>Click here</i></a><i> to find an interactive map where you can enter your address to see all the races on your ballot that have a voter guide from The Salt Lake Tribune.</i></p>]]></content:encoded><media:content url="https://www.sltrib.com/resizer/v2/UWPN7ONFVBFAVAEUDTHIYJ3SGI.jpeg?auth=5850cea5f7363145e592f3b47972e2fab4cc7560c28b50af9e221edc1e51da47&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4800&amp;height=3600" type="image/jpeg" height="3600" width="4800"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[(Campaign photos; The Salt Lake Tribune) Clockwise from top left: Cassie Easley, Adonis Hooslyn, Celeste Maloy, and Kent Udell, candidates for the 2026 3rd Congressional District election.]]></media:description></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah’s 2nd Congressional District: Blake Moore faces off against Peter Crosby and three other candidates]]></title><link>https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/blake-moore-faces-peter-crosby/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/blake-moore-faces-peter-crosby/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Addy Baird]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[In the 2026 race for Utah’s 2nd Congressional District, U.S. Rep. Blake Moore is taking on Peter Crosby, and third-party candidates Carlton Bowen, Daniel Cottam and Robert Moesinger. Read The Salt Lake Tribune’s voter guide here.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Note to readers</b> • <a href="https://www.sltrib.com/politics/voterguides/" target="_blank" rel=""><i>Click here</i></a><i> to find an interactive map where you can enter your address to see all the races on your ballot that have a voter guide from The Salt Lake Tribune.</i></p>]]></content:encoded><media:content url="https://www.sltrib.com/resizer/v2/SSZY4K65GZDORJ6TG2F2KAX4PM.jpeg?auth=6005f0214d7b2acc6449f8224557080961946324c12c84db4d46ba696df0e6f2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4800&amp;height=3600" type="image/jpeg" height="3600" width="4800"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[(Campaign photos) Clockwise from top left: Carlton Bowen, Peter Crosby, Robert Moesinger, and Blake Moore, candidates for the 2026 2nd Congressional District election.]]></media:description></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Senate District 13: Silvia Catten, Ryan Mahoney and Colin Smith face off]]></title><link>https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/silvia-catten-ryan-mahoney-colin/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/silvia-catten-ryan-mahoney-colin/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Emily R. Anderson]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[In the 2026 race for Utah’s Senate District 13, Silvia Catten, Ryan Mahoney and Colin Smith take each other on. Read The Salt Lake Tribune’s voter guide here.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Note to readers</b> • <a href="https://www.sltrib.com/politics/voterguides/" target="_blank" rel=""><i>Click here</i></a><i> to find an interactive map where you can enter your address to see all the races on your ballot that have a voter guide from The Salt Lake Tribune.</i></p>]]></content:encoded><media:content url="https://www.sltrib.com/resizer/v2/LQRBUHWNSZDRFASZLHFOOECYMY.jpeg?auth=eafd7502067448a11420cc4aee9289e488d869169971e07a34ea848b7183d7ae&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4800&amp;height=3600" type="image/jpeg" height="3600" width="4800"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[(Campaign photos) Silvia Catten, left, and Colin Smith, candidates for the 2026 Senate District 13 election.]]></media:description></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah House District 41: John Arthur faces off against Darren Croft]]></title><link>https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/john-arthur-faces-darren-croft/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/john-arthur-faces-darren-croft/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jordan Miller]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[n the 2026 race for Utah’s House District 41, John Arthur is taking on Darren Croft. Read The Salt Lake Tribune’s voter guide here.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Note to readers</b> • <a href="https://www.sltrib.com/politics/voterguides/" target="_blank" rel=""><i>Click here</i></a><i> to find an interactive map where you can enter your address to see all the races on your ballot that have a voter guide from The Salt Lake Tribune.</i></p>]]></content:encoded><media:content url="https://www.sltrib.com/resizer/v2/X2AZD46QS5HC3CPLGN5LYUZYSY.jpeg?auth=9b294f7b61ca4300cc2ab26d276ff6015f3fa4a12187374614b0f82be6ea993b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4800&amp;height=3600" type="image/jpeg" height="3600" width="4800"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[(Campaign photos) John Arthur, left, and Darren Croft, candidates for the 2026 House District 41 election.]]></media:description></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah House District 37: Ashlee Matthews faces off against Casey Saxton]]></title><link>https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/ashlee-matthews-faces-casey-sexton/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/ashlee-matthews-faces-casey-sexton/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Addy Baird]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[In the 2026 race for Utah’s House District 37, Ashlee Matthews is taking on Casey Saxton. Read The Salt Lake Tribune’s voter guide here.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Note to readers</b> • <a href="https://www.sltrib.com/politics/voterguides/" target="_blank" rel=""><i>Click here</i></a><i> to find an interactive map where you can enter your address to see all the races on your ballot that have a voter guide from The Salt Lake Tribune.</i></p>]]></content:encoded><media:content url="https://www.sltrib.com/resizer/v2/QBVLISDT4JG25L3PHB4LRROIMQ.jpeg?auth=93f0aa9439467564d9901059ce741763240d353a35c9f562d98c27d9fdf118ea&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4800&amp;height=3600" type="image/jpeg" height="3600" width="4800"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[(Campaign photos) Ashlee Matthews, left, and Casey Saxton, candidates for the 2026 House District 37 election.]]></media:description></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amendment B in Utah: Measure would require citizen initiatives that raise taxes to get support from 60% of voters]]></title><link>https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/tax-raising-citizen-initiatives/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/tax-raising-citizen-initiatives/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Robert Gehrke]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[Constitutional Amendment B, if approved by Utah voters, would require any future ballot initiative that raises taxes to get support from 60% of voters. ]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Note to readers</b> • <a href="https://www.sltrib.com/politics/voterguides/" target="_blank" rel=""><i>Click here</i></a><i> to find an interactive map where you can enter your address to see all the races on your ballot that have a voter guide from The Salt Lake Tribune.</i></p>]]></content:encoded><media:content url="https://www.sltrib.com/resizer/v2/PFA3XCDECRDMRHHSOQPBHMUCYU.jpg?auth=0ca4dbac43bf6b179a8fd692d04ccf64fb04daca9a85f3d9b031c520c5d01f8d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3500&amp;height=2333" type="image/jpeg" height="2333" width="3500"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[(Bethany Baker  |  The Salt Lake Tribune) The Utah Capitol in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026.]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">Bethany Baker</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Congressional District 4: U.S. Rep. Mike Kennedy faces 3 challengers]]></title><link>https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/us-rep-mike-kennedy-faces-steven/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/us-rep-mike-kennedy-faces-steven/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Emily R. Anderson]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[In the 2026 race for Utah’s 4th Congressional District, U.S. Rep. Mike Kennedy is taking on Steven Burt, Jonny Larsen and Taylor Wright. Read The Salt Lake Tribune’s voter guide here.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Note to readers</b> • <a href="https://www.sltrib.com/politics/voterguides/" target="_blank" rel=""><i>Click here</i></a><i> to find an interactive map where you can enter your address to see all the races on your ballot that have a voter guide from The Salt Lake Tribune.</i></p>]]></content:encoded><media:content url="https://www.sltrib.com/resizer/v2/TNL66Q4J35C45MWB4U4VSSII7Y.jpeg?auth=1d528d42d72248be2b67337bcb9082c3595d346f8e3a8040869e954de970a73b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4800&amp;height=3600" type="image/jpeg" height="3600" width="4800"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[(Campaign photos; The Salt Lake Tribune) Clockwise from top left: Steven Burt, Jonny Larsen, Mike Kennedy, and Taylor Wright, candidates for the 2026 4th Congressional District election.]]></media:description></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah House District 44: Jordan Teuscher faces Jess Birtcher]]></title><link>https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/jordan-teuscher-faces-jesse/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/jordan-teuscher-faces-jesse/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Robert Gehrke]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[In the 2026 race for Utah’s House District 44, Republican Rep. Jordan Teuscher is taking on Democrat Jess Birtcher. Read The Salt Lake Tribune’s voter guide here.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Note to readers</b> • <a href="https://www.sltrib.com/politics/voterguides/" target="_blank" rel=""><i>Click here</i></a><i> to find an interactive map where you can enter your address to see all the races on your ballot that have a voter guide from The Salt Lake Tribune.</i></p>]]></content:encoded><media:content url="https://www.sltrib.com/resizer/v2/56U4LWNTEZF7HFACNE3B7YVZ6Y.jpeg?auth=2e2f974dc436ca8b162a62a99629dc301d0d22b11c46b5f06f0d812499b6c14c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4800&amp;height=3600" type="image/jpeg" height="3600" width="4800"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[(Campaign photos) Jess Birtcher, left, and Jordan Teuscher, candidates for the 2026 House District 44 election.]]></media:description></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah House District 43: Steve Eliason faces off against Ofa Matagi]]></title><link>https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/steve-eliason-faces-ofa-matagi/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/steve-eliason-faces-ofa-matagi/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Tony Semerad]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[In the 2026 race for Utah’s House District 43, Steve Eliason is taking on Ofa Matagi. Read The Salt Lake Tribune’s voter guide here.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Note to readers</b> • <a href="https://www.sltrib.com/politics/voterguides/" target="_blank" rel=""><i>Click here</i></a><i> to find an interactive map where you can enter your address to see all the races on your ballot that have a voter guide from The Salt Lake Tribune.</i></p>]]></content:encoded><media:content url="https://www.sltrib.com/resizer/v2/BWE74SIEQJFRTH2XMLHKYCZLT4.jpg?auth=9ffc90be375339d94ec4593590e0a915b48edc7127776ecae3601a7033ff1c30&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3500&amp;height=2496" type="image/jpeg" height="2496" width="3500"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[(Bethany Baker | The Salt Lake Tribune) The Utah Capitol in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026.]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">Bethany Baker</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah House District 42: Clint Okerlund faces off against Iva Williams]]></title><link>https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/clint-okerlund-faces-iva-williams/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/clint-okerlund-faces-iva-williams/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Julie Jag]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[In the 2026 race for Utah’s House District 42, Clint Okerlund is taking on Iva Williams. Read The Salt Lake Tribune’s voter guide here.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Note to readers</b> • <a href="https://www.sltrib.com/politics/voterguides/" target="_blank" rel=""><i>Click here</i></a><i> to find an interactive map where you can enter your address to see all the races on your ballot that have a voter guide from The Salt Lake Tribune.</i></p>]]></content:encoded><media:content url="https://www.sltrib.com/resizer/v2/EJEF44G25VAH3GMP2UVGQUQG7Y.jpeg?auth=9b5192e76fc6187c93c1955898ff0f1e9b98edec980bfa5611691ecac810cbc4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4800&amp;height=3600" type="image/jpeg" height="3600" width="4800"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[(Campaign photos) Iva McCaleb Williams, left, and Clinton Okerlund, candidates for the 2026 House District 42 election.]]></media:description></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah House District 68 race: Scott Chew faces off against Sonya Ray]]></title><link>https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/scott-chew-faces-sonya-ray-2026/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/scott-chew-faces-sonya-ray-2026/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Brooke  Larsen]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[In the 2026 race for Utah’s House District 68, Scott Chew is taking on Sonya Ray. Read The Salt Lake Tribune’s voter guide here.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Note to readers</b> • <a href="https://www.sltrib.com/politics/voterguides/" target="_blank" rel=""><i>Click here</i></a><i> to find an interactive map where you can enter your address to see all the races on your ballot that have a voter guide from The Salt Lake Tribune.</i></p>]]></content:encoded><media:content url="https://www.sltrib.com/resizer/v2/N5P63V5VUJALJKL3RV2B74ODJ4.jpg?auth=2bb8595cb0bd60d0c501f794db24191507fbb3082b27613c44c3cc69d5431062&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3500&amp;height=2282" type="image/jpeg" height="2282" width="3500"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[(Bethany Baker  |  The Salt Lake Tribune) The Utah Capitol in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026.]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">Bethany Baker</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah House District 52: Rep. Cory Maloy faces off against Nicole Melling and Charlie Tautuaa]]></title><link>https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/cory-maloy-faces-nicole-melling/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/cory-maloy-faces-nicole-melling/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Paighten Harkins]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[In the 2026 race for Utah’s House District 52, Cory Maloy is taking on Nicole Melling and Charlie Tautuaa. Read The Salt Lake Tribune’s voter guide here.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Note to readers</b> • <a href="https://www.sltrib.com/politics/voterguides/" target="_blank" rel=""><i>Click here</i></a><i> to find an interactive map where you can enter your address to see all the races on your ballot that have a voter guide from The Salt Lake Tribune.</i></p>]]></content:encoded><media:content url="https://www.sltrib.com/resizer/v2/MGAK4CL65RARXNLEOCBU3MUO7U.jpg?auth=e5423865ab89efec5f18d006223734ee5e6ec4e6704872fd03271713b1019b82&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2333&amp;height=3500" type="image/jpeg" height="3500" width="2333"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[(Bethany Baker  |  The Salt Lake Tribune) The Utah Capitol in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026.]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">Bethany Baker</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah House District 72 race: Incumbent Joseph Elison faces off against challengers April Pinkston and Eva Weldon]]></title><link>https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/joseph-elison-faces-april-pinkston/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/joseph-elison-faces-april-pinkston/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Brooke  Larsen]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[In the 2026 race for Utah’s House District 72, Rep. Joseph Elison is taking on April Pinkston and Eva Weldon. Read The Salt Lake Tribune’s voter guide here.
]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Note to readers</b> • <a href="https://www.sltrib.com/politics/voterguides/" target="_blank" rel=""><i>Click here</i></a><i> to find an interactive map where you can enter your address to see all the races on your ballot that have a voter guide from The Salt Lake Tribune.</i></p>]]></content:encoded><media:content url="https://www.sltrib.com/resizer/v2/EAXBBZ4UQZFC5LAT3ASMRT6EKA.jpeg?auth=0b6b57456cca222661f822188a5db059509abbb34a77b5de76de5f492eb4133d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4800&amp;height=3600" type="image/jpeg" height="3600" width="4800"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[(Utah House of Representatives; campaign photos) From left: Joseph Elison, Adrienne Gates, and April Pinkston, candidates for the 2026 House District 72 election.]]></media:description></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah House District 30: Jake Fitisemanu faces off against Dave Parke]]></title><link>https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/jake-fitisemanu-faces-dave-parke/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/jake-fitisemanu-faces-dave-parke/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jose Davila IV]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[In the 2026 race for Utah’s House District 30, Jake Fitisemanu is taking on Dave Parke. Read The Salt Lake Tribune’s voter guide here.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Note to readers</b> • <a href="https://www.sltrib.com/politics/voterguides/" target="_blank" rel=""><i>Click here</i></a><i> to find an interactive map where you can enter your address to see all the races on your ballot that have a voter guide from The Salt Lake Tribune.</i></p>]]></content:encoded><media:content url="https://www.sltrib.com/resizer/v2/K7QMIWBMNREBBEADYDTWN4EDRY.jpeg?auth=d827508b25b84e432236e80323c1aa24c03f163a5a9f420fd97cb35e38f6b2aa&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4800&amp;height=3600" type="image/jpeg" height="3600" width="4800"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[(Campaign photos) Jake Fitisemanu, left, and Dave Parke, candidates in the 2026 House District 30 election.]]></media:description></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah House District 74: Neil Walter faces off against Jeffrey Lipe]]></title><link>https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/neil-walter-faces-jeffrey-lipe/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/neil-walter-faces-jeffrey-lipe/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Colton Lochhead]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[In the 2026 race for Utah’s House District 74, Neil Walter is taking on Jeffrey Lipe. Read The Salt Lake Tribune’s voter guide here.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Note to readers</b> • <a href="https://www.sltrib.com/politics/voterguides/" target="_blank" rel=""><i>Click here</i></a><i> to find an interactive map where you can enter your address to see all the races on your ballot that have a voter guide from The Salt Lake Tribune.</i></p>]]></content:encoded><media:content url="https://www.sltrib.com/resizer/v2/THYJYJVLBBFWXOCVC6LUHSKH6E.jpeg?auth=9c30d79b9767a560b6b718f95ef4a56e591be7ef39ceff35f43501c37a56321b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4800&amp;height=3600" type="image/jpeg" height="3600" width="4800"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[(Campaign photos) Jeffrey Lipe, left, and Neil Walter, candidates for the 2026 House District 74 election.]]></media:description></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Senate District 6 election: Jared Neal, Josh Smith and Tami Tran face off]]></title><link>https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/tami-tran-faces-josh-smith-jared/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/tami-tran-faces-josh-smith-jared/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Leia Larsen]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[In the 2026 race for Utah’s Senate District 6, Josh Smith and Jared Neal are taking on Tami Tran. Read The Salt Lake Tribune’s voter guide here.
]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><i><b>Note to readers • </b></i><i>This story is made possible through a partnership between The Salt Lake Tribune and </i><a href="http://grist.org/" target="_blank" rel=""><i>Grist</i></a><i>, a nonprofit environmental media organization.</i></p>]]></content:encoded><media:content url="https://www.sltrib.com/resizer/v2/DLZGJ6MKSJHGXDJ2H273YAOH3E.jpg?auth=7760a22842769de4eefe91a74095cc4542bf6becaf7b5ac185bb0a204a4bec1f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3500&amp;height=2333" type="image/jpeg" height="2333" width="3500"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[(Bethany Baker | The Salt Lake Tribune) The Utah Capitol in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026.]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">Bethany Baker</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Senate District 20: Annette McRae faces off against Ronald Winterton]]></title><link>https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/annette-mcrae-faces-ronald/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/annette-mcrae-faces-ronald/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Megan Banta]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[In the race for Utah Senate District 20, Annette McRae is taking on Ronald Winterton. Read The Salt Lake Tribune's voter guide here. ]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Note to readers</b> • <a href="https://www.sltrib.com/politics/voterguides/" target="_blank" rel=""><i>Click here</i></a><i> to find an interactive map where you can enter your address to see all the races on your ballot that have a voter guide from The Salt Lake Tribune.</i></p>]]></content:encoded><media:content url="https://www.sltrib.com/resizer/v2/EYBTTZTMZBH7PL2CECPOYMGYLM.jpeg?auth=a86e600258b24f4279cb63e5ebf840e01f5fac5537361260a8025b22012ce06d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4800&amp;height=3600" type="image/jpeg" height="3600" width="4800"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[(Campaign photo; Utah Senate) Annette McRae, left, and Ron Winterton, candidates for the 2026 Senate District 20 election.]]></media:description></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah House District 11: Challenger Dave Calder faces off against incumbent Katy Hall]]></title><link>https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/dave-calder-faces-katy-hall-2026/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/dave-calder-faces-katy-hall-2026/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Paighten Harkins]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[In the 2026 race for Utah’s House District 11, Dave Calder is taking on Katy Hall. Read The Salt Lake Tribune’s voter guide here.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Note to readers</b> • <a href="https://www.sltrib.com/politics/voterguides/" target="_blank" rel=""><i>Click here</i></a><i> to find an interactive map where you can enter your address to see all the races on your ballot that have a voter guide from The Salt Lake Tribune.</i></p>]]></content:encoded><media:content url="https://www.sltrib.com/resizer/v2/JDUXWHUGPZBMZBH7A24VKKACAA.jpeg?auth=1b3d13a91af131146e022d095f9c1553f72b44b9ac8eba3783cefff36a7901f9&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4800&amp;height=3600" type="image/jpeg" height="3600" width="4800"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[(Campaign photos) Dave Calder, left, and Katy Hall, candidates for the 2026 House District 11 election.]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"></media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah House District 10: Rosemary Lesser faces off against Jim Alvey]]></title><link>https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/rosemary-lesser-faces-jim-alvey/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/rosemary-lesser-faces-jim-alvey/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Emily R. Anderson]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[In the 2026 race for Utah’s House District 10, Rosemary Lesser is taking on Jim Alvey. Read The Salt Lake Tribune’s voter guide here.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Note to readers</b> • <a href="https://www.sltrib.com/politics/voterguides/" target="_blank" rel=""><i>Click here</i></a><i> to find an interactive map where you can enter your address to see all the races on your ballot that have a voter guide from The Salt Lake Tribune.</i></p>]]></content:encoded><media:content url="https://www.sltrib.com/resizer/v2/HWOVZREJKVDFPJGWMRS574GU7E.jpg?auth=66abd571d92c5f55e97d93ebd730d5da97e6a436f8875d4b15568f9c46bc84cb&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3500&amp;height=2333" type="image/jpeg" height="2333" width="3500"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[(Bethany Baker  |  The Salt Lake Tribune) The Utah Capitol in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026.]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">Bethany Baker</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah House District 2: Mike Petersen faces off with Barbara J. Haggerty ]]></title><link>https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/mike-petersen-faces-barbara-j/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/mike-petersen-faces-barbara-j/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Brock Marchant]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[In the 2026 race for Utah’s House District 2, Barbara J. Haggerty is taking on Mike Petersen. Read The Salt Lake Tribune’s voter guide here.
]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Note to readers</b> • <a href="https://www.sltrib.com/politics/voterguides/" target="_blank" rel=""><i>Click here</i></a><i> to find an interactive map where you can enter your address to see all the races on your ballot that have a voter guide from The Salt Lake Tribune.</i></p>]]></content:encoded><media:content url="https://www.sltrib.com/resizer/v2/6F7JG5BKQVCZPMMVBKFILLXYWU.jpg?auth=28cb1e42a94fd5705faa1403c16d6fa75f11359bd678a845c1a8eb03accd320d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3500&amp;height=2397" type="image/jpeg" height="2397" width="3500"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[(Bethany Baker  |  The Salt Lake Tribune) The Utah Capitol in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026.]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">Bethany Baker</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah House District 24: Incumbent Grant Amjad Miller faces challenger Braeden J. Oswald]]></title><link>https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/grant-amjad-miller-faces-braeden-j/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/grant-amjad-miller-faces-braeden-j/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Tony Semerad]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[In the 2026 race for Utah’s House District 24, Grant Amjad Miller is taking on Braeden J. Oswald. Read The Salt Lake Tribune’s voter guide here.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Note to readers</b> • <a href="https://www.sltrib.com/politics/voterguides/" target="_blank" rel=""><i>Click here</i></a><i> to find an interactive map where you can enter your address to see all the races on your ballot that have a voter guide from The Salt Lake Tribune.</i></p>]]></content:encoded><media:content url="https://www.sltrib.com/resizer/v2/M7NYYGHAURHB7L2VSPDRPMF5CY.jpeg?auth=9d9b8a0d0368f744984b9eaaac900135b39c4c5e8f170320d0db6cbc1fdcbc9b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4800&amp;height=3600" type="image/jpeg" height="3600" width="4800"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[(Campaign photos) Grant Miller, left, and Braeden Oswald, candidates for the 2026 House District 24 election.]]></media:description></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[House District 25: Angela Romero faces off against Richard Nowak]]></title><link>https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/angela-romero-faces-richard-nowak/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/angela-romero-faces-richard-nowak/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Robert Gehrke]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[In the 2026 race for Utah’s House District 25, House Minority Leader Angela Romero is taking on Republican Richard Nowak. Read The Salt Lake Tribune’s voter guide here.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Note to readers</b> • <a href="https://www.sltrib.com/politics/voterguides/" target="_blank" rel=""><i>Click here</i></a><i> to find an interactive map where you can enter your address to see all the races on your ballot that have a voter guide from The Salt Lake Tribune.</i></p>]]></content:encoded><media:content url="https://www.sltrib.com/resizer/v2/NEPPJMPCVFAQFD5JCUBLLR36UU.jpeg?auth=6efe8b76c37f21167aca12a8544e87dfbd8ef5b83eb6cbc9165bfb63b15f03a8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4800&amp;height=3600" type="image/jpeg" height="3600" width="4800"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[(Campaign photos) Richard Nowak, left, and Angela Romero, candidates for the 2026 House District 25 election.]]></media:description></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Senate District 12: Karen Kwan faces off against Deidre Tyler]]></title><link>https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/karen-kwan-faces-deidre-tyler-2026/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/karen-kwan-faces-deidre-tyler-2026/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Emily R. Anderson]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[In the 2026 race for Utah’s Senate District 12, Karen Kwan is taking on Deidre Tyler. Read The Salt Lake Tribune’s voter guide here.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Note to readers</b> • <a href="https://www.sltrib.com/politics/voterguides/" target="_blank" rel=""><i>Click here</i></a><i> to find an interactive map where you can enter your address to see all the races on your ballot that have a voter guide from The Salt Lake Tribune.</i></p>]]></content:encoded><media:content url="https://www.sltrib.com/resizer/v2/ZNPCW6K75BCZLHVU5EI7OL7M6A.jpeg?auth=557e187d9be49f5e2d6d1a1c2475f4c9fb817f8554df92565956cd3a3513c6e6&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4800&amp;height=3600" type="image/jpeg" height="3600" width="4800"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[(Campaign photos) Karen Kwan, left, and Deidre Tyler, candidates for the 2026 Senate District 12 election.]]></media:description></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Senate District 19: Kirk Cullimore faces off against Shana Anderson]]></title><link>https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/kirk-cullimore-faces-shana/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/kirk-cullimore-faces-shana/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Robert Gehrke]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[In the 2026 race for Utah’s Senate District 19, Republican Senate Majority Leader Kirk Cullimore is taking on Democrat Shana Anderson. Read The Salt Lake Tribune’s voter guide here.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Note to readers</b> • <a href="https://www.sltrib.com/politics/voterguides/" target="_blank" rel=""><i>Click here</i></a><i> to find an interactive map where you can enter your address to see all the races on your ballot that have a voter guide from The Salt Lake Tribune.</i></p>]]></content:encoded><media:content url="https://www.sltrib.com/resizer/v2/KOFTQKB76JB3VCJJOFZCKHMKTY.jpeg?auth=df216cebee384dede1720a60c01065e64b801823e13f1e691ae5251c88511ad8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4800&amp;height=3600" type="image/jpeg" height="3600" width="4800"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[(Campaign photos) Shana Anderson, left, and Kirk Cullimore, candidates for the 2026 Senate District 19 election.]]></media:description></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Senate District 7: Stephanie Hollist, Jeffrey Ostler and Garret Rushforth face off]]></title><link>https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/stephanie-hollist-jeffrey-ostler/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/stephanie-hollist-jeffrey-ostler/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Emily R. Anderson]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[In the 2026 race for Utah’s Senate District 7, Stephanie Hollist, Jeffrey Ostler and Garret Rushforth compete for the seat held by Senate President J. Stuart Adams. Read The Salt Lake Tribune’s voter guide here.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Note to readers</b> • <a href="https://www.sltrib.com/politics/voterguides/" target="_blank" rel=""><i>Click here</i></a><i> to find an interactive map where you can enter your address to see all the races on your ballot that have a voter guide from The Salt Lake Tribune.</i></p>]]></content:encoded><media:content url="https://www.sltrib.com/resizer/v2/TZD4YN5WXFBLRI3U5EKLLTCZFM.jpeg?auth=5f5cbb6cb6269f4f45e0125f0e88d93f8c9bb9418fa20f987a2e24aad678f350&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4800&amp;height=3600" type="image/jpeg" height="3600" width="4800"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[(Campaign photos) From left: Stephanie Hollist, Jeff Ostler, and Garret Rushforth, candidates for the 2026 Senate District 7 election.]]></media:description></media:content></item></channel></rss>