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Utah GOP Proposes Major Changes to Candidate Eligibility

5/6/2025

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The Utah Republican Party is set to vote on transformative proposals that could redefine candidate eligibility. One proposal aims to penalize candidates who gather signatures for ballot access by suspending their party membership for a year. Another would mandate that candidates be registered Republicans for at least a year prior to running. The pivotal state convention is scheduled for May 17.

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The Utah Republican Party is set to vote on transformative proposals that could redefine candidate eligibility. One proposal aims to penalize candidates who gather signatures for ballot access by suspending their party membership for a year. Another would mandate that candidates be registered Republicans for at least a year prior to running. The pivotal state convention is scheduled for May 17.