Three issues that could challenge Utah’s success have received recent media attention. We offer hope to readers.
According to a Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll , more than 80% of Utahns approve of the ballot mailing system in some form. Yet, President Donald Trump recently promised an executive order eliminating vote-by-mail across the country. Is our preference for electioneering in jeopardy?
Cowley: President Trump blames vote-by-mail for his 2020 loss. Cox stated Trump is right to be suspicious of mail-in ballots due to the increased risk of fraud. Both are correct, but Utah has successfully implemented universal by-mail balloting for almost a decade and does it right.
Last session, HB300 passed, requiring voters to opt-in for by-mail voting and to renew thi