Take 2 Podcast: Utah's Congressional Races, LDS GOP numbers shift, Washington County Sheriff

About this episode

The episode discusses Utah's congressional races, shifts in LDS GOP support, and the resignation of the Washington County Sheriff amid misconduct allegations.

Host: Heidi Hatch Guests: Maura Carabello, Exoro Group & Carolyn Phippen, Political Advisor CD1: Democrats try new tactic to win House seat in Utah, running as progressives in red state Open Primary: Who will it favor? DATA FOR PROGRESS INTERNAL POLL RESULTS dfp_ut01_memo_crosstabs.pdf Signatures for D1 Blouin and McAdams will both be in the primary CD2: House Speaker Mike Johnson and Jim Jordan Endorse Blake Moore for Reelection– Lisonbee counting on Convention support- calls out Moore for Advertising campaign using House $$ Latter-day Saints are the 2nd most Republican religious group in America — but also the only one shifting away Washington County Sheriff steps down after accusations of misconduct President Trump signs an order directing the creation of a national eligible voter list Lt Governor immediately spoke out against the order Forest Service Headquarters moves to Salt Lake City Trump “You’re Fired” AG Pam Bondi DHS Kristis Noem President Trump is requesting $1 billion to restore Great Salt Lake as part of his annual budget proposal to Congress

People in this episode

Host: Heidi Hatch

Guests: Maura Carabello, Carolyn Phippen

Topics covered

• Utah Congressional Races
• LDS GOP Shift
• Washington County Sheriff
• Political Strategies
• Voter Registration
• Great Salt Lake Restoration

Keywords

• Utah
• Congressional Races
• LDS GOP
• Washington County Sheriff
• Donald Trump
• Great Salt Lake
• Political Strategies

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Exoro Group

Places: Utah, Washington County, Salt Lake City

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