Examining 2025 Election Results

Voters made their voices heard here in Utah and across the nation. On this episode of Utah's favorite political podcast, host Jason Perry leads a discussion about what the 2025 election results suggest about the political direction of the state and country. Plus, with the federal government shutdown now the longest in history, is there any end in sight? Plus, we examine what comes next in Utah's redistricting battle.

THE DEEPER DIVE:
• ️ Voter turnout varied between rural and urban areas of the state. Why were some voters more motivated to make their voices heard?
• Utah's pilot program with Ranked Choice Voting expires at the end of this year. Will it be extended? Or was the process too confusing for voters?
• Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced she will retire at the end of her current term after 40 years in Congress. We explore what will be her enduring legacy.
• Democrats performed well nationally with big wins in Virginia, New Jersey, and New York City, overperforming trends from the 2024 Presidential Election. What explains this shift?
• ️ Judge Dianna Gibson will rule on Utah's new congressional map in the coming days. Will she keep the map approved by the Legislature in September? And what happens if she throws that map out as well?
• ✈️ As a result of the government shutdown, airports around the country - including here in Salt Lake City - are being forced to cut the number of daily flights. Will this push Congress toward a compromise on federal spending?

️ FEATURING:
• Rep. Candice Pierucci – (R) Riverton, Majority Whip
• Rep. Andrew Stoddard – (D) Midvale
• Lindsay Aerts – Host, Inside Utah Politics on ABC4 News

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