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(Chris Samuels | The Salt Lake Tribune) A ballot is placed in a drop box in Riverton on Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025.

(Chris Samuels | The Salt Lake Tribune) A ballot is placed in a drop box in Riverton on Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025.

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