Derek Monson
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Ensuring the peaceful resolution of future elections
The ultimate source of all political power in America — the people — are the ones who hold the responsibility for strengthening the political habits and practices essential to the vitality of our republic.
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Amendment D decision should heighten focus on the most important constitutional considerations
Judicial restraint, in keeping with the constitutional separation of powers, has helped make Utah an example of good governance to the nation. Utah judges, policymakers and voters ought to carefully consider the ramifications of moving away from that bedrock legal…
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The real issues at stake in the debate over Amendment D
It is confusing — and it’s another example of lawmaking moving from a duly elected legislative body to the courts.
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Constitutional principles should guide – or stop – election challenges
When a candidate contests an announced final election outcome, how do we discern whether that act supports or undermines the spirit of our Constitution?
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Utah’s primary election results raise questions about caucus-convention system
The purpose of a primary election is for a political party to decide who will represent it as a candidate for office in the November general election. But this immediately raises a question: What — and who — is the…
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This primary election season, recognize that secure elections require public trust
Promoting public trust in secure elections is both a civic duty and a matter of enlightened self-interest in maintaining the power of the people manifested through voting.
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Utah Voter Priorities for 2024 Election: Overview of New Survey Data of Likely Voter Sentiment
This issue brief provides an overview of likely voter sentiment toward various issues that impact how they will vote in the 2024 election.
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Respect for local control means keeping the ranked choice voting pilot program
The pilot program is working. Cities are adopting or rejecting ranked choice voting according to the expressed will of their voters.
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Utahns’ views on ranked choice voting: Overview of New Survey Data of Likely Voter Sentiment
As Utah continues working to refine and improve how residents participate in elections, sound analysis of new voting methods based on experiential data of the voters is essential.
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Tracking ‘two-parent privilege’ in Utah
Children in married families do better in school and in life. State agencies can do a better job of tracking these metrics.