Post by Logan on Mar 22, 2016 3:40:34 GMT -6
Parties are bracing for as many as a quarter-million Utahns to gather Tuesday night to help pick a presidential candidate in what could be the first time in two decades that the Beehive State has factored into nominating contests.
"This is so good for the state to be a meaningful part of the process, given that in past years, other than fundraising trips, Utah has been completely ignored by the presidential candidates," said Chris Karpowitz, director of the Center for the Study of Elections and Democracy at Brigham Young University.
The Republican contest is splitting the GOP faithful, and Democratic Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., drew thousands of energized supporters to a pair of rallies, spurring leaders from both parties to expect record-shattering turnout.
Utah Republican Party Chairman James Evans said the GOP is anticipating as many as 200,000 party members could vote in caucuses and — for the first time — online. Utah Democratic Party Chairman Peter Corroon said his operation has printed 50,000 ballots and could have more ready if they're needed.
Read more: www.sltrib.com/news/3690396-155/this-time-its-for-real-utahs
"This is so good for the state to be a meaningful part of the process, given that in past years, other than fundraising trips, Utah has been completely ignored by the presidential candidates," said Chris Karpowitz, director of the Center for the Study of Elections and Democracy at Brigham Young University.
The Republican contest is splitting the GOP faithful, and Democratic Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., drew thousands of energized supporters to a pair of rallies, spurring leaders from both parties to expect record-shattering turnout.
Utah Republican Party Chairman James Evans said the GOP is anticipating as many as 200,000 party members could vote in caucuses and — for the first time — online. Utah Democratic Party Chairman Peter Corroon said his operation has printed 50,000 ballots and could have more ready if they're needed.
Read more: www.sltrib.com/news/3690396-155/this-time-its-for-real-utahs