by Derek Monson | Nov 12, 2024
Ensuring the peaceful resolution of future elections Written by Derek Monson Originally published in Deseret News. Election Day has passed, and the feelings of many can be summed up by the word “relief.” It appears, thankfully, that we will avoid the pitfalls of 2020...
by Derek Monson and William C. Duncan | Oct 1, 2024
Amendment D decision should heighten focus on the most important constitutional considerations Written by Originally published in Deseret News. The debate over Amendment D has often sacrificed important constitutional considerations in favor of a focus on less...
by Derek Monson | Sep 12, 2024
The real issues at stake in the debate over Amendment D Written by Originally published in The Salt Lake Tribune. In July, the Utah Supreme Court issued a controversial ruling. In August, the Utah Legislature put Amendment D on the ballot to respond to that ruling....
by Derek Monson | Jul 17, 2024
Constitutional principles should guide – or stop – election challenges Written by Derek Monson Originally published in Deseret News. Despite the final primary election canvass having concluded, ongoing election disputes remain. One of them, the 2nd Congressional...
by Derek Monson | Jul 2, 2024
Utah’s primary election results raise questions about caucus-convention system Written by Derek Monson Originally published in Deseret News. The initial primary election results point to the likely conclusion that Republican primary voters want the opposite of what...
