Votes against Amendment B outpacing votes for proposed measure on Utah ballots
A proposed constitutional amendment that would raise the percentage of votes needed for tax-based citizen-led initiatives to pass is off to a rocky start with the first state election results released Tuesday night. Votes against Amendment B currently edge votes for Amendment B, 63% to 37%, according to preliminary Utah election results updated shortly before 9 p.m.
via KSLStatewideNovember 3, 2026
Did the Mammoth just find the answer to their goalie problems?
There’s no sugar-coating it: Karel Vejmelka has not been good enough for the Utah Mammoth this year. And with no one but a rookie goaltender to back him up, fans have been starting to worry. With every game he plays, though, that rookie goalie is beginning to look like the answer.
via Deseret NewsStatewideNovember 3, 2026
Here’s what early returns show for Utah’s four state school board races
Eight Utah state school board seats were up for grabs this November, and half of those races were decided ahead of Tuesday. Here’s what early returns show for the four competitive races as of 9:08 p.m.
District 1 Incumbent Republican Jennie Earl leads Democrat challenger Cathy Callow-Heusser with 64.24% of the vote to Callow-Heusser’s 35.66%.
via Salt Lake TribuneStatewideNovember 3, 2026
Salt Lake County recreation bond passing as votes trickle in
A Salt Lake County park near you could be getting upgrades next year if early results hold. The Salt Lake County Council approved the issuance of up to $128 million in general obligation bonds in August, which will fund 30 recreation projects across the county, including in regional parks, trails, open spaces and other facilities if approved by voters.
via Salt Lake TribuneSalt Lake CountyNovember 3, 2026
Utah Senate Democrats call for Sen. Kathleen Riebe to resign after investigation
Democrats in the Utah Senate are calling for the resignation of State Sen. Kathleen Riebe following an investigation into alleged workplace discrimination and harassment. The Senate Minority Caucus released a statement Tuesday announcing that Riebe had been removed from the caucus, but also asked her to step down from office.
via Fox 13StatewideNovember 3, 2026
Salt Lake County’s two most powerful law enforcement officials jump to early leads in reelection bids
Votes are rolling in and Democratic incumbent Sim Gill has jumped to an early lead in the race for Salt Lake County district attorney. By 9:02 p.m., Gill captured 66.3% of the vote, while Davis held 33.7%, according to early, unofficial returns from the Salt Lake County Clerk’s Office.
via Salt Lake TribuneSalt Lake CountyNovember 3, 2026
