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Exit polls

2008-11-07T11:02:00.001-08:00

To see the complete exit polls from Tuesday, visit this site.

Presidential Election Results

2008-11-07T09:40:00.001-08:00

PRESIDENT, UTAH RESULTS
Candidate Votes %
John McCain (R) 555,497 63%
Barack Obama (D) 301,771 34%
Chuck Baldwin (AKI) 11,131 1%
Ralph Nader (I) 7,644 1%
Bob Barr (Lib.) 6,461 1%
Cynthia McKinney (Green) 908 0%
Gloria La Riva (---) 246 0%
Key: * Incumbent | Winner
Precincts: 100% | Updated: 12:31 PM ET | Source: AP

Last Day!

2008-11-03T09:33:00.001-08:00

With one day to go until we decide our next President, Republicans can rest easy that Utah is, once again, pulling through for the red team. McCain has been ahead in this state from the beginning and Obama hasn't even put up a fight. Utah is one of the most historically Republican states, so it will come as no surprise when Utah's 5 electoral votes go toward the McCain/Palin ticket.

10 Days Away!

2008-10-24T16:15:00.000-07:00

Being one of the most historically Republican American states, it should come as no surprise that Obamania hasn't penetrated this Western state. Red through and through.

You might have noticed in the polls, however, that Utahn Democrats who haven't proven too enthusiastic about their party's ticket have begun to support the Obama/Biden ticket. Still, not enough of a spike to change anything. This state is simply vastly Republican.

McCain has Utah in the bag. I'm calling it a landslide.

100% McCain

2008-10-07T14:51:00.000-07:00

According to fivethirtyeight.com, all 5 of Utah's electoral votes will support McCain. This state is 100% voting for the Maverick ticket in this election.

Traitors?

2008-09-17T16:11:00.001-07:00

According to this poll...16% of Utahn Democrats are turning on their party to vote for McCain! Also, independents are split 45% to 47% in their decision to vote for either Obama or McCain. Even if nearly 50% of the undecided/independent votes Obama, McCain will still win this state.

Still McCain

2008-09-17T16:07:00.000-07:00

McCain is still leading in Utah 65% to 29% with 6% undecided. See the breakdown and details here. See the polls and percentages in other states by clicking here.

School Vouchers

2008-09-14T19:58:00.000-07:00

Utah's congress is undergoing heavy debate about school vouchers. Education reform and funding are key voter issues right now. Read more here.

50 Days Out!

2008-09-14T19:50:00.000-07:00

Even without Mormon Mitt on the ticket, the Republicans are sure to take Utah in this election. If Utah citizens voted today, McCain would win by a landslide. To be exact, the polls say that McCain is currently leading over Obama in Utah 62% to 23%. Utah, mainly due to its high Mormon population is largely Republican and is now considered the reddest state. According to NationalJournal.com, Utah has not elected a Democratic governor since 1980, nor has it elected a Democrat for president since 1964. Unless we see pigs fly, Utah goes to the Republican ticket this time...and probably next time too.

Lipstick on a Pig...

2008-09-14T14:37:00.000-07:00

Utah Senator Hatch (R) has defended Obama recently as he has been under attack for his "lipstick on a pig" reference. Read his comments here.

2008-08-27T12:25:00.000-07:00

McCain is scheduled to announce his VP on Friday. If he does choose Romney, he will undoubtedly encounter a taste of his own medicine with ads from the Obama campaign exposing Romney's negative words about McCain during the primaries...Was it wise of McCain's camp to react to Obama's VP choice Biden in this way? I think they're asking for it.