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Take 2 Podcast: Everything you need to know as Democrats, Republicans use every legal avenue in Utah's redistricting fight
Episode 275
Thursday, 5 February, 2026
Host: Heidi HatchGuests:Maura Carabello, Exoro GroupRob Axson, Utah GOP ChairNEW FEDERAL REDISTRICTING LAWSUITA new federal lawsuit has been filed by Congressmen Burgess Owens and Celeste Maloy, along with other elected officials, challenging Utah’s redistricting process. “Today we took action. I, along with elected officials throughout our state, filed a federal lawsuit to defend the constitutional process by which Utah chooses its representatives. We can’t just sit idly by as our representative government is weakened. This lawsuit exists to restore proper constitutional balance.”— Rep. Celeste Maloy More information on the case: Powers-Gardner v. Henderson Related developments with the lawsuit filed with the Utah Supreme Court:Utah Legislature asks the Utah Supreme Court to stay the redistricting rulingUtah County Clerk requests to join the case PROP 4 REPEAL: FINAL DAYS9 days remain in the Proposition 4 repeal signature-gathering effort, which officially ends Sunday, February 15.Signatures currently verified and submitted to the Lieutenant Governor’s Office: 52%Is a large final submission still coming? Utah GOP Chair Rob Axson offers insightGrowing controversy surrounding the effort, including accusations of assaults on signature gatherers and complaints from voters who say they did not understand what they were signing SIGNATURE GATHERING CONTROVERSYBetter Boundaries announces a targeted signature removal campaign following reports of deceptive signature-gathering practices related to the repeal of Utah’s anti-gerrymandering law. Better Boundaries says voters were misled by signature gatherers- our Take 2 guests argue this isn’t really an argumentUtah County Attorney confirms a criminal investigation into potential signature-gathering fraudUtah County Clerk Aaron Davidson flagged approximately 300 signatures SAVE AMERICA ACTThe U.S. House is expected to vote next week on Sen. Mike Lee’s SAVE America Act, introduced with Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas).The bill would require proof of citizenship to voteMeasures include photo ID requirements and documentation compliant with REAL ID standardsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
