Half of Utahns say they're less likely to attend political event after Charlie Kirk killing

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SALT LAKE CITY — In the days after the Sept. 10 assassination of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University, Utahns were asked how they felt about the tragic event that took place in their state and what they think it means for the U.S. political climate moving forward.

A Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics state poll was conducted by Morning Consult among Utahns, and the same questions were asked of all Americans.

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