Utah
Welcome to the Utah state page! Here, Utah organizers can access and document ongoing projects, current leadership positions, upcoming races, and other important information. This list is non-exhaustive, and state teams are encouraged to expand and adapt these pages to their organizing needs.
Political Landscape of Utah
Partisan Composition of Utah
Overall, Utah is considered a red state, with a Cook PVI of R+13 as of 2022, regularly voting 55-60% Republican in statewide races. Their US senate delegation, US house delegation (4), and governorship are all Republican. There are also Republican supermajorities on the state house (61-13) and state senate (23-6), giving Republicans a trifecta (as of 1/29/24).
Progressive Outlook for Utah
The overall progressive strategy for Utah is troubled. Utah's federal/statewide seats are all solidly-Republican, so the electoral focus in this state should be on the local or state legislative level to form a strong opposition and reduce harm while federal legislation is passed. The state does allow for citizen-led ballot questions and this can be used to blunt the Republican trifecta. Focusing also on attempts to re-enfranchise Salt Lake City voters, the state's main bastion of liberal and progressive voters, is suggested. As Utah is known for having more moderate Republicans on social issues and an anti-MAGA streak, writing to them in defense of LGBT rights isn't completely out of the question. As Utah is a closed primary state for Republicans and Republicans are the dominant party there, it is also viable to register as a Republican and vote for more moderate candidates in the primaries as a means of further harm reduction.
Get Involved
Register to Vote in Utah
Progressive Organizations in Utah
Below is a list of progressive organizations in Utah. If you see a state organization that isn't on this list, please add it.
- Utah Democrats: As Utah is a deep red state, the state's Democratic party is your best bet for progressive/liberal organizing.
Notable Campaigns in 2024
Below is a list of progressive candidates or ballot measures in the 2024 election cycle for Utah. Non-progressive candidates may also be placed here if they are substantially to the left of their district's partisan lean and worth campaigning for. If you see a candidate or ballot measure that should be on this list, please add them.
November 5th General Election
There are unlikely to be any competitive federal/statewide elections in this election cycle. Look to the state house and state senate for competitive races and add them here.
Run for Local Office
An underrated way to impact change is to run for a local position! Please feel free to add information on doing so below.