Utah Senate Democrats call for one of their own to resign amid misconduct allegations
Democrats in the Utah Senate say they have voted to remove Sen. Kathleen Riebe from the caucus and called on the senator to resign her seat. The call for resignation was unexpected and came just an hour before polls were set to close on Election Day in Utah.
via KSLStatewideNovember 3, 2026
Emergency declaration expands voting options in flood-hit San Juan County
Utah Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson issued an emergency election declaration Monday, allowing San Juan County voters affected by flooding to request electronic ballots for Tuesday’s election. Voters who cannot reasonably travel to a polling place or drop box can request a ballot by calling the county clerk at 435-587-3223, extension 4, before 5 p.m.
via KUTVSan Juan CountyNovember 3, 2026
Utah Senate Democrats call on Sen. Kathleen Riebe to resign over alleged discrimination, harassment
On a night when Democrats were celebrating election victories, the Utah Senate Democrats called on one of their own, Sen. Kathleen Riebe, to resign. The statement from the Democratic caucus, issued late Tuesday, said that an investigation into allegations of workplace discrimination and harassment found violations by the Cottonwood Heights senator and called for her to relinquish her Senate seat.
via Salt Lake TribuneCottonwood HeightsNovember 3, 2026
U.S. homeownership higher but affordability challenges remain
The number of homeowners in the United States just went up. But at a rate of 65.5% for the third quarter of 2026, homeownership still remains below the country’s 66.3% average over the past quarter-century, according to a National Association of Home Builders report on the latest U.S. Census Bureau data.
via Deseret NewsStatewideNovember 3, 2026
Salt Lake County Schedules Hearing for 2027 Executive Officer Compensation
Salt Lake County has scheduled a public hearing for November 10, 2026, regarding potential compensation increases for designated Executive County Officers in the 2027 budget. The meeting will be held at the Salt Lake County Government Center during the County Council meeting.
Salt Lake CountyNovember 3, 2026
Utah minority caucus calls for resignation of state senator over alleged discrimination
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — The Utah Minority Caucus is calling for a state senator to resign. According to a statement from the Utah Minority Caucus, they voted today to remove State Senator Kathleen Riebe (D-Cottonwood Heights) from the caucus and as the caucus manager.
via ABC4Cottonwood HeightsNovember 3, 2026
