KSL at Night: 10-15-2024

Hosts: Leah Murray & Rusty Cannon 

Results released from legislative audit on signature-gathering from primary election
A state legislative audit report has been released examining the signature verification process as it relates to three candidates in the primary election. Spencer Cox, John Curtis, and Derek Brown all won their primary elections after losing at the state conventions; they made the ballot through signature-gathering. But it wasn’t without controversy. They requested a legislative audit, and now we have the results of that audit: while there were errors, each one gathered enough signatures to make the ballot.

CD-2 candidates try to ‘out-rural’ each other in debate
While they disagreed on many policy positions, the two major-party candidates for Utah’s 2nd Congressional District agreed on the importance of civility during last night’s debate. Incumbent Celeste Maloy and challenger Nathaniel Woodward tried to ‘out-rural’ each other as they discussed topics like public lands, the economy, and abortion. Listen for a full breakdown of their civil debate.

Elections 101: Voter registration, mail-in ballots, election audits
Ballots are being sent out via mail today. On KSL at Night, we want to help make sure our listeners are informed on all the election and ballot processes. We discuss the safety and security of mail-in voting, how to register to vote, how to track your ballot, and more. Ricky Hatch, Weber County Clerk/Auditor also joins the show to share insights on the election audit process. For more information on elections, head to https://vote.utah.gov.

Meet the candidate: Natalie Pinkney for SLCo Council, At-Large C
This election cycle, people living in Salt Lake County will get to select a new county council member. On KSL at Night, we’re interviewing the candidates to get their takes on topics like public safety, housing, and the economy. Natalie Pinkney, Democratic candidate for Salt Lake County Council, At-Large C joins us in studio to talk about how being a South Salt Lake City Councilwoman has prepared her to join the county council.

Meet the candidate: Derek Brown for Attorney General
Several people are hoping to become the next Attorney General of Utah. We’ve invited each candidate to come on KSL at Night to explain to voters why they’d be the best choice. Derek Brown, Republican candidate for Attorney General is one of those who says he’s the most experienced candidate. He joins the show in the studio to talk about the importance of this office and how it represents the state.

Digging into political party ideology and how party members think about issues
Political parties often have a platform – a set of beliefs and positions it will take on various issues. Its members, however, may be all over the place when they think about those same beliefs and policy positions. Shawn Teigen, Utah Foundation President explains his group’s research into political party ideology and how we in Utah compare to the nation as a whole. The KSL at Night hosts discuss what this could mean for the future of political parties.

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