Wayne Holland

Utah Democratic Party leader, Todd Taylor, dies

Todd Taylor, who served as executive director of the Utah Democratic Party for 20 years — longer than any state political party director in the country — passed away in his sleep Monday night.

Rep. Jim Matheson jumps to 4th Congressional District for re-election

With several high-profile Republicans and now an incumbent Democrat, the race in Utah's new 4th Congressional District promises to be a barnburner.

Utah Democrats elect Dabakis as new party chairman

First lady Michelle Obama will be in Park City on July 26

Poll: Governor holds small lead over Matheson

First lady Michelle Obama may be coming to Utah

Utah political parties struggle over ideology, leadership

In off-election year conventions, political parties choose their officers and take care of party business. Results from the recent Republican convention and the anticipated outcome of the upcoming Democratic convention are raising eyebrows. Whenever we see raised eyebrows, we are obliged to comment.

Huntsman: Issues not religion will decide GOP race

Former Utah Republican Gov. Jon Huntsman campaigned in neighboring Nevada on Friday, saying he doesn't believe his Mormon faith will be an issue in his bid for the 2012 Republican presidential nomination.

Huntsman announces White House run; pledges civility

As Huntsman announces candidacy, Utah Democrats point to his 'flip-flops'

At least a half-dozen likely candidates in Salt Lake County mayor's race

Utah Democratic Party chairman won't seek 4th term

Utahns would choose Mitt Romney over Jon Huntsman Jr. for president

More than twice as many Utahns would vote for Mitt Romney over Jon Huntsman Jr. in a GOP presidential primary, according to a new Deseret News/KSL poll.

Utahns would choose Mitt Romney over Jon Huntsman Jr. for president

Utah Dems: Repeal of health care reform would be a step backwards

Supporters of President Barack Obama’s controversial health care reform say repealing the law would take Utahns and Americans back to a time when many couldn’t get health care coverage.

In Utah politics, there are plenty of reasons for being thankful

Christmas season has arrived, but visions of sugarplums can wait. We're still working on Thanksgiving. Most well-adjusted people sat down with their families last Thursday and gave thanks for the important things in life: good health, family, fine food and the blessings of America. But politicos, an entirely different breed, had their own peculiar items to be grateful for. We have collected some of those expressions of thanks.

Utah, BYU football: Public figures chime in on game

BYU President Cecil O. Samuelson

Holland to speak to Davis Demos

A tale of two popular Utah Democrats: one beats the odds, the other fails spectacularly

SALT LAKE CITY — Utah's lone Democratic member of Congress, Rep. Jim Matheson, managed to hold back the GOP tidal wave that swept Democrats out of office around the country on Election Day.

Bishop to win 5th term in Utah's 1st Congressional District

SALT LAKE CITY — Rep. Rob Bishop, R-Utah, easily beat Democratic challenger Morgan Bowen in the race for the 1st Congressional District.

Mike Lee wins U.S. Senate race in Utah

SALT LAKE CITY — In a race he was all but guaranteed to win, Republican Mike Lee beat out Democrat Sam Granato Tuesday to become Utah's newest U.S. Senator.