The votes are in
Voters made themselves clear in two out of Utah's three congressional races, but the contest between Democrat incumbent Jim Matheson and Republican challenger John Swallow remained neck and neck as election totals came in Tuesday night Nov 5.
Editorial: The people's voice heard
We would like to commend the people of Massachusetts for putting politics where it belongs, back in the will of the people.
Low voter turnout cause for concern
Despite a number of polling locations starting out busy early Tuesday, overall turnout for this election was low.
Final election results
1st Congressional -
Bishop 61%
Thomas 37%
2nd Congressional -
Matheson 50%
Swallow 49%
3rd Congressional -
Cannon 67%
Woodside 29%
Initiative 1
For 32%
Against 68%
Matheson and Swallow hit the streets on Election Day
Jim Matheson and John Swallow hit the phones Tuesday to ensure that people get out to vote in one of Utah's most hotly-contested races. Profiles on both candidates.
Initiative 1 poses questions for Utah voters
Noelle Lau examines the pros and cons of Initiative 1. She talks to the movers and shakers behind the proposition, as well as regular voters on Tuesday Nov. 5.
May the best man win
Although it is a non-presidential election year, Utah's political leaders say Tuesday's vote will have an impact on both a national and state level.
No drinking and voting Tuesday
Utah state law prohibits liquor stores from opening their doors on elections days as well as restaurants from serving alcohol until the polls close at 9 p.m.
Cheney rallies Republicans in Salt Lake City
Vice President Richard Cheney and his wife Lynne Cheney arrived at the Republican Party rally in Salt Lake City on Saturday to greet politicians, candidates, voters and a Utah welcome sign saying, "Cheney loves green Jell-O."
Candidates dish out cash in races
According to reports filed with the Federal Election Commission, Democrat incumbent Jim Matheson has raised more than $1.3 million to defend his seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. Republican challenger John Swallow reported fundraising totaling almost $900,000.
Cannon answers student queries
U.S. Rep. Chris Cannon addressed a meeting of the BYU College Republicans Tuesday night Oct. 22. Cannon discussed a possible attack against Iraq, the war on terror, and education in Utah.
Cheney visits Utah to support Swallow
The Vice President applauds House of Representatives contender John Swallow's platform of homeland defense, strong military and returning power to the family.
Trib to endorse politcal candidates
For the first time in thirty years, the Salt Lake Tribune will endorse political candidates in its editorial section.
The Tribune, which is the most circulated newspaper in Utah, will choose sides in all three congressional races this November.
Keyes joins Utah Republicans at Thanksgiving Point
The rally was intended to get people interested in the elections, which are particularly important to the Republicans who control the House by a slim majority. The Democratic party only needs to gain seven seats in order to take control of the House.
Candidates square off
Second Congressional candidates air views on education, social security and health care.
Nuclear debate hot topic in Third District race
With the election less than three weeks away, the Republican incumbent Chris Cannon is defending his support to store nuclear waste at Yucca Mountain, Nevada, while his Democratic challenger Nancy Jane Woodside opposes transporting nuclear waste to the West.
Third District candidates debate pressing issues
Republican incumbent candidate Chris Cannon and Democratic candidate Nancy Jane Woodside disagreed on whether contraceptives should be promoted among teens or just abstinence.
Program urges Latinos to vote
Your vote is your voice. That is the motto of Frank Cordova and his team of volunteers, who work at tables outside of grocery stores and go door-to-door to encourage their fellow Latinos to participate in elections.
Candidates seek Hispanic vote
Utah's growing Hispanic community is transforming the way Democrats and Republicans approach elections, with both parties courting voters from the country's fastest growing ethnic group.
Voters face radioactive waste issue Tuesday
When Utah voters go to vote on Tuesday, Nov. 5, they will confront what is perhaps one of the most controversial issues to face Utah in years.
Initiative 1 debate heating up
In a debate held at the University of Utah on Wednesday Oct. 30, Hugh Matheson, head of the campaign against the initiative, and Frank Pignanelli, campaign manager for Initiative 1, deliberated in a classroom overloaded with students, teachers and reporters.
Students aid in statewide election polls
In the culture of immediate results, 24-hour news and the World Wide Web, voters want to know quickly whether their candidate won on Election Day.
Candidates face voting public
The Provo-Orem Chamber of Commerce held a "Meet the Candidates Night" on Tuesday Oct. 29 to give Utah County voters the opportunity to meet and talk with the eleven candidates running in the six non-congressional elections on Nov. 5.
Voting not priority for young adults
With elections coming next week, some local political activists fear college students are too apathetic toward political matters and voting.
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