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Elections Coverage

University of Utah students stand in line to vote at the J. Willard Marriott Library in Salt Lake City on Tuesday, Nov. 5. (Photo by Madeline Van Wagenen | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

‘Surprised’ and ‘blindsided:’ U Students React to the 2024 Presidential Election

By Grace Maya, Elle Crossley, and Addy Christensen November 8, 2024

  Tuesday, Nov. 5, marked Election Day for America. This presidential election cycle started with incumbent candidate President Joseph R. Biden and former President Donald J. Trump each pursuing...

A University of Utah student grabs a sticker after voting at the J. Willard Marriott Library in Salt Lake City on Tuesday, Nov. 5. (Photo by Madeline Van Wagenen | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Live Election Results for the Presidential, Utah Senate and Gubernatorial Races

By Chronicle News Desk November 5, 2024

  This is a live article and will be updated throughout the night.    Former President Donald Trump has been elected the 47th president of the United States. After winning Pennsylvania...

University of Utah students cast their ballots at the J. Willard Marriott Library in Salt Lake City on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024. (Photo by Marco Lozzi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

U Students React Before Polls Close

By Emerson Hagy, News Writer November 5, 2024

  The 2024 election is shaping up to be pivotal at both national and state levels. Vice President Kamala Harris faces off against former President Donald Trump in the presidential election. In...

Voting poll workers help students fill out and turn in their election ballots in Marriott Library at University of Utah in Salt Lake City on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022.

Explaining the Debate Surrounding Amendment A

By Emerson Hagy, News Writer November 4, 2024

  A proposed amendment to Utah's constitution aimed at loosening restrictions on education funding has sparked a contentious debate among lawmakers and educators.  Amendment A, which would have...

Utah Tech International Students’ Thoughts On Voting, 2024 Election

Utah Tech International Students’ Thoughts On Voting, 2024 Election

By Alyssa Bayles, Sun News Daily Writer November 4, 2024

  This story is published as part of U.S. Democracy Day and the Utah College Media Collaborative, a cross-campus project bringing together emerging journalists from Salt Lake Community College,...

Caroline Gleich at the Senate Debate on Oct. 10, 2024. (Photo courtesy of Ryan Ash, Weber State University).

Comparing Candidates for Utah’s Seat in the U.S. Senate

By Alina Walker, News Writer November 4, 2024

  Republican Congressman John Curtis and Democrat Caroline Gleich will appear on the Nov. 5 ballot as candidates for Utah’s seat in the United States Senate. Sen. Mitt Romney announced that...

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Know What U Vote For: Amendment C and Sheriff Election

By Addy Christensen November 3, 2024

  Election season is upon us, and many decisions must be made to improve the nation, state and local communities. For the past year, candidates have campaigned and debated, but soon it will be...

The discussions surrounding S.J.R. 401 started on the Senate floor. (Photo by Teresa Chaikowsky | The Globe)

Amendment D Drama and Supreme Court Ruling Explained

By Josi Hinds, News Editor November 2, 2024

  Amendment D has had no shortage of controversy over its short but highly contested lifespan. The constitutional amendment was first introduced at a special legislative session in August. After passing...

City-County building in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday, October 26, 2024. (Photo by Samantha Lazenby | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Meet the Candidates for Critical County Offices

By Emerson Hagy, News Writer November 2, 2024

  The 2024 election is set to take place on Nov. 5, 2024. The current ballot for Salt Lake County hosts a number of candidates from the presidential race to local school board elections. Several...