KCPW's 2008 Election Coverage
- Valdez Files for Lt. Governor
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Posted May 12, 2008 02:15 PM by Jeff Robinson
Beginning what the Utah Democratic Party calls a historic candidacy, party nominee Josie Valdez filed to run for Lieutenant Governor this morning, joining Bob Springmeyer's ticket. The Latina candidate says people of all different races will be important voters this election year.
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- Controversy at State Republican Convention
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Leavitt Volunteers Booed by Delegates
Posted May 12, 2008 02:10 PM by Jeff Robinson
Saturday's state Republican convention at Utah Valley State College was not without controversy. In the 3rd District race, about a dozen volunteers for David Leavitt's campaign drew boos from delegates when they began marching down the convention aisles with signs supporting Chris Cannon -- after Leavitt had been knocked out. Winner Jason Chaffetz said that's the type of behavior he's trying to put a stop to.
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- Chaffetz Nearly Ousts Incumbent Cannon
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Posted May 12, 2008 01:00 AM by Eric Ray
Utah’s Republican delegates gathered Saturday at Utah Valley State College in Orem for the party’s state convention. KCPW’s Eric Ray has the highlights:
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- Cannon Narrowly Avoids Defeat at Republican Convention
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Posted May 10, 2008 08:32 PM by Eric Ray
Utah Congressman Chris Cannon narrowly avoided an outright ouster at Saturday's Republican Party convention and instead will face newcomer Jason Chaffetz in June's primary election for the party's 3rd district nomination.
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- Cannon Facing Challengers This Weekend
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Posted May 09, 2008 10:06 AM by Jeff Robinson
When Republicans meet at Utah Valley State College tomorrow for their state convention, they'll be deciding whether to send incumbent 3rd District Congressman Chris Cannon back to Washington. Cannon says he knows people want change in Washington, and his message to delegates is: help him accomplish that change, instead of making him part of it.
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- Lockhart Previews State Republican Convention
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Posted May 09, 2008 01:00 AM by Eric Ray
Utah Republicans will gather tomorrow on the campus of Utah Valley State College for the party's 2008 Nominating Convention. About 3,500 delegates are expected to attend. They will pick their candidates for two congressional seats, as well as four seats in the state Senate and House of Representatives. Utah Republican Party chairman Stan Lockhart is running the convention. He sat down with KCPW's Eric Ray to preview the convention:
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- Clinton Stays in Race While Obama Increases Delegate Lead
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Analysis from Congressional Quarterly
Posted May 08, 2008 01:04 AM by Jeff Robinson
You thought it might be over by now... but it's not. Hillary Clinton is staying in the race after edging out Barack Obama in Indiana by two points, while he handily beat her in North Carolina by 14 points.
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- Salt Lake County Republicans Hold Convention in Sandy
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A Conversation with Party Chairman James Evans
Posted May 05, 2008 09:17 AM by Jeff Robinson
On Saturday, the Salt Lake County Republicans held their convention at the South Towne Expo Centre in Sandy. KCPW's Jeff Robinson spoke with county party chairman James Evans for a wrap-up of the event and a look ahead to this election season for the Republicans. On the state level, he discusses which senate and legislative districts the party is excited about. On the county level, the chairman gives his take on the party's chances against Mayor Peter Corroon and Councilman Randy Horiuchi, and why he feels the sheriff is playing politics with Horiuchi's Republican opponent.
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- Salt Lake County Republican Convention is Tomorrow
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More than 1,500 Delegates Expected to Attend
Posted May 02, 2008 01:00 AM by Jeff Robinson
The Salt Lake County Republican Party is expecting more than 1,500 delegates to attend its convention this Saturday at the South Towne Expo Center in Sandy. Party Chairman James Evans says groups with all different viewpoints have been welcomed to set up booths.
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- Will Senate and House Republicans Manage to Hold Steady?
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A Look at this Year's Congressional Races
Posted May 01, 2008 01:00 AM by Jeff Robinson
Republicans in Congress are hoping that dissatisfaction with Democratic infighting will spill over into their races as they run for re-election. But with President Bush poised to leave office with a 28 percent approval rating, how should his congressional colleagues from the party expect to fare in November? - Audio | Read More |
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- High Hopes for County Council Candidates
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Salt Lake County Dem. Party Chair Discusses Convention
Posted Apr 28, 2008 11:46 AM by Jeff Robinson
Over the weekend, hundreds of Salt Lake County democratic delegates came to Jordan High School to decide who should represent them in five contested House races and two Senate races. One incumbent senator on the west side of the county lost his spot.
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- Democratic Incumbent Challenged in Senate District One
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Delegates to Vote This Weekend
Posted Apr 25, 2008 01:48 PM by Jeff Robinson
Tomorrow, more than 90 delegates in Salt Lake County will decide who should represent them in Senate District One: challenger Luz Robles or incumbent Fred Fife. This past session, Fife co-sponsored a resolution promoting mobile homes as affordable housing, something he says is very important to the district.
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