Utah

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General Information: 

Population: 2,351,467
Size: 82,144 sq. miles

Last Presidential election results:
McCain 62.3%     Obama 34.7%

This year, state parties are permitted to fund up to 85% of their operating budget with non-federal dollars – the only political organizations allowed to use this generous split.  The difference between the expenses that could be paid for with non-federal dollars, and the non-federal money raised and spent, is called the Opportunity Gap.

If this allocation is fully met, this would free their valuable federal dollars for voter registration, GOTV, and candidate advocacy that will directly benefit our candidates up and down the ballot.  But we must act immediately.  State parties have only 60 days from the date of an unnecessary federal expenditure to substitute non-federal funds, making early and frequent funding critical.  Please make a donation now to help close this gap.

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State Election Information: 

Lower House

Total seats: 75
Party breakdown: 20D/55R
Term length: 2 years
Next Election: 2008

Upper House

Total seats: 29
Party breakdown: 8D/21R
Term length: 4 years
Next Election: Half 08 Half 10

Constitutional Offices

Governor: R
Lt. Governor: R
Secretary of State: NA
Attorny General: R
Next election: 2008

Federal Election Information: 

Senate

Orrin Hatch (R)

Next election: 2012
Challengers:

Robert F.Bennett (R)

Next election: 2010
Challengers:

House of Representatives

Seats in House: 3
Party breakdown: 1(D) 2(R)
Competitive districts:

State Party Information: 

Utah Democratic Party
455 S 300 E Suite 301 - Google Maps
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
(801) 328-1212
mail@utdemocrats.org
www.utdemocrats.org

Redistricting Information: 

The state legislature is responsible for redistricting. A joint, ad-hoc committee is usually appointed. The governor has veto power over both congressional and state legislative district plans.