Latest from Mormon Land: Gender gap shows up in church; LDS voters ride blue wave
November 12, 2026 at 9:03 AM MT · via The Salt Lake Tribune · Summarized by Mormon News from original reporting
The Salt Lake Tribune's Mormon Land newsletter examines gender gaps in LDS youth program changes and analyzes Latter-day Saint voting patterns in the 2026 midterm elections.
A blogger argues forthcoming youth program changes provide more meaningful roles for young men than young women, which could affect retention. The newsletter also covers LDS voter participation in the 2026 Democratic wave.
The roundup reflects ongoing discussions about gender equity in church structure and the evolving political identity of Latter-day Saints.
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