A candidate for Utah County clerk says, if elected, he won’t issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples

Jake Oaks says the Utah Constitution defines marriage as between a man and a woman. A federal court says that provision violates the U.S. Constitution.

(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) A marriage performed in 2013 at the Salt Lake City County offices. Jake Oaks, who is running for Utah County Clerk in November, says he won't issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples if he's elected.