Democrats

What is the oldest continuous political party in the world? While the Republicans can claim the great Abraham Lincoln, it is our Democratic Party that has been around the longest. Not by chance. Not by luck. We Dems have endured because of what we stand for,...

I have long believed and said publicly that elections are about voters’ choices.   And that I trust voters.    Voters have decided. We should accept these Election Day decisions about who will represent us. Democrats – who have the back of the American people – had a message nationwide...

Kael Weston highlights state and local candidates an OpEd in the Salt Lake Tribune. "Campaigns at their best are about the future. Hope. Not fear. Unity. Not division. A 'Utah Way' that works for all Utahns. Here in our Beehive State democracy is failing." Unfortunately, that hope...

After the Utah Democratic Party convention, Kael Weston published an OpEd in the Salt Lake Tribune about the importance of Democratic voices in every political race in order to bring balance to the "Utah Way." "Over 500,000 of our Utah neighbors voted for a Democratic candidate...

One of the most rewarding parts of running for office is meeting and working with other candidates. Courageous and committed Utahns who have chosen to step up and speak out — to be in the arena at this very important time for our state and...

Does it matter whether we have a Democrat at the top of the ticket? In short, YES. Having a Democrat at the top of the ballot makes a positive difference for us by increasing Democratic turnout and reducing drop off. Without a Democrat in the U.S. Senate...

Thank you Utah Healthcare Caucus members for your endorsement. It means a lot. As the only U.S. Senate candidate in our Beehive State who supports — strongly & publicly — the ACA / Obamacare, I will continue to speak out about this life-saving program & on behalf...

I'm running for U.S. Senate because Utah voters deserve elected leaders and policies that will bring political balance to our fast-growing state During my 2020 campaign for Congress in Utah, I learned a lot as our team & I met many voters across 14 counties. Utahn after...

Congratulations to Thom DeSirant, new Millcreek City Council member & Utah Democratic Party Executive Director. Democrats across our state, including in rural counties, are telling me that they’re ready to remind neighbors what Dems stand for this election cycle & all that follow — & for...

Davina Smith, Democratic Party candidate for House District 69 — vs. the notorious incumbent Phil Lyman — joined the Utah Women’s Democratic Club virtual luncheon today. Here’s an oped I wrote about Davina & her race, published in last Sunday’s SL Tribune. “Smith’s background has prepared her...