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Utah's upcoming primary elections have reignited debates about the legitimacy of winners who may emerge with a small plurality of votes rather than a true majority. Jay Evensen from Deseret News vocalizes that the state has weighed alternatives like ranked and run-off elections, but are these the answers to the concerns? With growing public distrust in the election system, Utah may soon face whether a fractured plurality truly reflects the will of the people.
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Utah's upcoming primary elections have reignited debates about the legitimacy of winners who may emerge with a small plurality of votes rather than a true majority. Jay Evensen from Deseret News vocalizes that the state has weighed alternatives like ranked and run-off elections, but are these the answers to the concerns? With growing public distrust in the election system, Utah may soon face whether a fractured plurality truly reflects the will of the people.
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