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Utah GOP's Proposition 4 Repeal Efforts Crippled by Fraud

2/14/2026

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Utah Republicans' bid to repeal Proposition 4 is faltering amid widespread fraud allegations in their signature campaign.
The effort is backed by U.S. President Donald Trump and Patriot Grassroots, targeting the November ballot.
Utah County Clerk Aaron Davidson said hundreds of signatures were invalid and some were fabricated.
As of early February, the campaign had verified 76,079 signatures, far short of the required total, with a February 15 deadline.

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Utah Republicans' bid to repeal Proposition 4 is faltering amid widespread fraud allegations in their signature campaign.
The effort is backed by U.S. President Donald Trump and Patriot Grassroots, targeting the November ballot.
Utah County Clerk Aaron Davidson said hundreds of signatures were invalid and some were fabricated.
As of early February, the campaign had verified 76,079 signatures, far short of the required total, with a February 15 deadline.