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August 25, 2023

Primary vs. Caucus, an Olympic Relic Returns, and a Backstreet Boy’s Blanky

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Primary vs. Caucus, an Olympic Relic Returns, and a Backstreet Boy’s Blanky

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Enjoy the primary election while it lasts, because the Utah GOP is forcing Republican voters to go to caucus night for next year’s presidential election. Salt Lake Tribune reporter Andy Larsen joins host Ali Vallarta to break down the impacts of ditching primaries. Plus, Ali’s white whale — the Hoberman Arch — makes its triumphant return. And the new face of Utah-based Minky Couture is … a Backstreet Boy.


The Salt Lake Tribune’s voter guide for municipal primary elections in Brighton, Bluffdale, Cottonwood Heights, Draper, Murray, Sandy, West Jordan and West Valley City.


The full list of early voting locations, dates and hours in Salt Lake County.


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