Take 2 Podcast: Utah’s Election sprint, ballot amendments, death penalty debate

This week on Take 2 Podcast: Heidi Hatch is joined by Maura Carabello of the Exoro Group and Utah GOP Chair Rob Axson.

• The 2026 election sprint: Mail ballots go out Oct. 13 ahead of Utah’s Nov. 3 general election.
• The new Salt Lake-centered 1st Congressional District and whether it could help determine the balance of power in Washington.
• Breaking down the CD1 debate between Democrat Ben McAdams and Republican Riley Owen: Did either candidate move undecided voters?
• What to watch for in the CD3 debate between Republican Rep. Celeste Maloy and Democratic challenger Kent Udell.
• New polling on how Utahns are feeling about the midterms — and whether optimism, anxiety and the national political environment will shape turnout.
• Constitutional Amendments A and B, including the proposed 60% threshold for citizen initiatives that create or increase taxes.
• Former Utah Rep. Trevor Lee’s fraud charges, resignation and the impact on public trust.
• Two major death-penalty developments: the halted execution of Tennessee inmate Christa Pike and the release on bond of Utah death-row inmate Douglas Carter after more than 40 years.
• CBS News’ partnership with prediction market Kalshi: Useful political data or a risky new influence on election coverage?

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