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(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.

Rep. Blake Moore says he has found ‘a productive lane’ in Congress. Challenger Peter Crosby says he lacks courage

By Robert Gehrke | Oct. 14, 2026, 3:13 p.m.

(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.

Utah State Board of Education election 2026: What you need to know about all 8 state school board races

By Carmen Nesbitt | Oct. 14, 2026, 12:00 p.m.

(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.

The Tribune’s voter guide is here and it’s easier to use than ever

By Robert Gehrke | Oct. 13, 2026, 12:00 p.m.

(Drew Nash | The Times-News and Special to The Tribune) A sign supporting Proposition 1 to expand abortion access is displayed on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026, in Twin Falls, Idaho.

LDS Church cuts $1M check to help defeat Idaho’s Prop 1 expanding abortion access

By Tamarra Kemsley | Oct. 13, 2026, 9:28 p.m.

(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.

Utah State Board of Education District 11: Tracy Nuttall faces off with Lacey Peterson

By Carmen Nesbitt | Oct. 12, 2026, 8:00 a.m.

(Utah House of Representatives; Campaign photo) Kristen S. Chevrier, left, and Kristina Robinson, candidates for the 2026 House District 54 election.

Utah House District 54 election: Kristin Chevrier faces off against Kristina Robinson

By Julie Jag | Oct. 12, 2026, 8:00 a.m.

(Campaign photos) Keith Grover, left, and Tucker Smith, candidates for the 2026 Senate District 23 election.

Utah Senate District 23: Incumbent Keith Grover faces challenger Tucker Smith

By Paighten Harkins | Oct. 12, 2026, 8:00 a.m.

(Campaign photo; Utah House of Representatives) Drew Howells, left, and Ken Ivory, candidates for the 2026 House District 39 election.

House District 39: Drew Howells faces off against Ken Ivory

By Robert Gehrke | Oct. 12, 2026, 8:00 a.m.

(Campaign photos) Cal Roberts, left, and Braxten Rutherford, candidates for the 2026 House District 46 election.

Utah House District 46: Cal Roberts faces off against Braxten Rutherford

By Julie Jag | Oct. 12, 2026, 8:00 a.m.

(Bethany Baker | The Salt Lake Tribune) The Utah Capitol in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026.

Utah House District 31: Incumbent Verona Mauga faces challenger Melody Jones

By Tony Semerad | Oct. 12, 2026, 8:00 a.m.