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Were LDS voters part of Utah's midterm blue shift?

November 7, 2026 at 9:03 PM MT · via The Salt Lake Tribune · Summarized by Mormon News from original reporting

Were LDS voters part of Utah's midterm blue shift?
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The Salt Lake Tribune analyzes what is known about how Latter-day Saints voted in the 2026 midterm elections, following significant Democratic gains in Utah's House delegation. The piece examines whether Mormon voters contributed to the shift that broke the Republican supermajority.

Early analysis suggests the blue wave was concentrated in urban areas with mixed LDS and non-LDS populations, while rural Mormon communities remained solidly Republican. The article notes the difficulty of isolating LDS voting patterns without detailed exit polling, but examines precinct-level results and demographic data for clues about whether Mormon voting behavior is changing.

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