Utah House Democrats' Wins Come with Mixed Feelings over Loss of some Moderate Republicans

These elections prove there’s more moderate Republicans than we thought

"How many terrible policies from hard-right Republicans could we endure?” asks columnist Susan Stubson. “Where was our cliff on this flat earth?” The post These elections prove there’s more moderate Republicans than we thought appeared first on WyoFile .

Republicans’ Utah House supermajority still on track to break as counting continues in tight races

Republicans’ Utah House supermajority still on track to break as counting continues in tight races mps-post Tue, 11/10/2026 - 05:00 Image (Utah News Dispatch) A couple of the closest Utah House races have flipped again as more votes are counted, with Democrats leading in what are currently Republican-held seats.Readers wanting the broader picture can review the earlier "Blue tsunami" report on Utah House Republicans on pace to lose 17 seats pu…

Utah House Democrats' wins come with mixed feelings over loss of some moderate Republicans

Utah House Democrats are poised to break the Republican supermajority after election victories, but some Democrats expressed mixed feelings over the defeats of moderate GOP lawmakers known for bipartisan work.

Utah House Democrats’ wins come with mixed feelings over loss of some moderate Republicans

After polls closed on election night, Ofa Matagi wasn’t able to join her fellow candidates at Utah Democrats’ watch party. Instead, she was at home with family under strict doctor’s orders to rest. She was caring for a days-old, newborn…

Equality Utah-backed candidates win or lead in 36 of 41 races; all Republican endorsees lose - QSaltLake Magazine, Utah's LGBTQ Community Hub

Results are unofficial. Counties will certify them after the Nov. 23 canvass. Among the GOP losses in the nationwide “Blue Wave” are the four Republicans Equality Utah endorsed this year. Utah had the largest shift toward Democrats in the nation, about 30 percentage points since 2022. Utah Republicans lost 16 House seats and their supermajority … The post Equality Utah-backed candidates win or lead in 36 of 41 races; all Republican endorsees los…