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The moderate money network quietly reshaping Utah Republican politics

By Deseret News · October 7, 2026 · 1 min read
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A surprising coalition is building a new campaign engine at the local level. An ecosystem of center-right nonprofit groups emerged in Utah over the past three years before quickly becoming one of the most influential forces in Republican politics, shaping campaigns for Congress and school boards alike.

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