Utah’s redistricting controversy is truly bipartisan, as both parties are increasingly frustrated and angry with each other. Your columnists delve into the most recent intrigue.
Last week, the Utah GOP fielded a referendum to repeal the congressional boundary map drawn by the Republican-dominated Legislature. What is the referendum process, and what are the impacts on the election process?
Cowley: Lt. Gov. Henderson called it chaos. I’d call it bedlam. There are so many simultaneous political maneuvers happening at once, it’s hard for even insiders to keep it all straight. Each side is trying to either strengthen its case for inevitable Supreme Court arguments or use rushed tactics that put its preferred map in front of voters before the filing deadline.
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