Ben Haynes
@jbenhaynes.bsky.social
Building the coalition of the willing with Elevate Strategies. Previous:
@SLCountyDA Comms, @HFA, @Uutah Alum.
@SLCountyDA Comms, @HFA, @Uutah Alum.
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Utah Dems are done playing nice.
Former Rep. Brian King wins party chair, promising to stand up to GOP dominance as delegates demand change after decades of losses.
"Republicans are serious about hurting people—we need to be serious about protecting them"
tinyurl.com/2x3d8438
Former Rep. Brian King wins party chair, promising to stand up to GOP dominance as delegates demand change after decades of losses.
"Republicans are serious about hurting people—we need to be serious about protecting them"
tinyurl.com/2x3d8438
Utah Democrats pick new leader, signal more aggressive strategy
Former Rep. Brian King takes helm of Utah Democratic Party as frustrated delegates demand bolder action against Republican dominance. Convention signals shift from conciliation to confrontation.
tinyurl.com
June 1, 2025 at 1:36 AM
Utah Dems are done playing nice.
Former Rep. Brian King wins party chair, promising to stand up to GOP dominance as delegates demand change after decades of losses.
"Republicans are serious about hurting people—we need to be serious about protecting them"
tinyurl.com/2x3d8438
Former Rep. Brian King wins party chair, promising to stand up to GOP dominance as delegates demand change after decades of losses.
"Republicans are serious about hurting people—we need to be serious about protecting them"
tinyurl.com/2x3d8438
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🔵NEW MAP: 81% (48/59) of suburban Utah metro Wasatch Front cities swung blue, 2020-2024.
📈Heavily Latino central cities like Ogden edged right a tiny bit--much less than other such US cities.
👀The 4-county area is the only major metro to not swing right in 2024: ATL, PIT, SEA were close, just +1 R.
📈Heavily Latino central cities like Ogden edged right a tiny bit--much less than other such US cities.
👀The 4-county area is the only major metro to not swing right in 2024: ATL, PIT, SEA were close, just +1 R.
May 23, 2025 at 3:00 AM
🔵NEW MAP: 81% (48/59) of suburban Utah metro Wasatch Front cities swung blue, 2020-2024.
📈Heavily Latino central cities like Ogden edged right a tiny bit--much less than other such US cities.
👀The 4-county area is the only major metro to not swing right in 2024: ATL, PIT, SEA were close, just +1 R.
📈Heavily Latino central cities like Ogden edged right a tiny bit--much less than other such US cities.
👀The 4-county area is the only major metro to not swing right in 2024: ATL, PIT, SEA were close, just +1 R.
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Republicans want to sell our public lands. This will devastate Utah and our environment, and not enough people are talking about it. Spread the word. Tell your rep to vote NO. www.eenews.net/articles/rep...
Republicans add public land sales to reconciliation bill
The House Natural Resources Committee approved its portion of the Republicans' budget package Wednesday. Democrats were outraged over a late-night amendment
www.eenews.net
May 13, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Republicans want to sell our public lands. This will devastate Utah and our environment, and not enough people are talking about it. Spread the word. Tell your rep to vote NO. www.eenews.net/articles/rep...
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What happens when top creators, fighters & electeds unite against Trump? We WIN THE FIGHT!
Join us 5/20 @ 6PM ET with @booker.senate.gov, @adamkinzinger.bsky.social, @maxwellfrost.bsky.social , @rokhanna.bsky.social & 1000's of others ready to FIGHT BACK.
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Join us 5/20 @ 6PM ET with @booker.senate.gov, @adamkinzinger.bsky.social, @maxwellfrost.bsky.social , @rokhanna.bsky.social & 1000's of others ready to FIGHT BACK.
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#WinTheFightLIVE
May 13, 2025 at 3:00 PM
What happens when top creators, fighters & electeds unite against Trump? We WIN THE FIGHT!
Join us 5/20 @ 6PM ET with @booker.senate.gov, @adamkinzinger.bsky.social, @maxwellfrost.bsky.social , @rokhanna.bsky.social & 1000's of others ready to FIGHT BACK.
RSVP: winthefightlive.com
#WinTheFightLIVE
Join us 5/20 @ 6PM ET with @booker.senate.gov, @adamkinzinger.bsky.social, @maxwellfrost.bsky.social , @rokhanna.bsky.social & 1000's of others ready to FIGHT BACK.
RSVP: winthefightlive.com
#WinTheFightLIVE
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BREAKING NEWS: Referendum supporters deliver 320,000+ signatures to county clerks in an effort to repeal the bill banning public employee unions from collective bargaining. #utpol
April 16, 2025 at 5:14 PM
BREAKING NEWS: Referendum supporters deliver 320,000+ signatures to county clerks in an effort to repeal the bill banning public employee unions from collective bargaining. #utpol
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Utah Republicans now want to prohibit public schools from displaying any flag that isn’t the U.S. flag, Utah flag, or military/service flags.
This effectively bans Pride flags and other social movement banners.
Spread the word, and urge Utah legislators to vote NO.
This effectively bans Pride flags and other social movement banners.
Spread the word, and urge Utah legislators to vote NO.
February 14, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Utah Republicans now want to prohibit public schools from displaying any flag that isn’t the U.S. flag, Utah flag, or military/service flags.
This effectively bans Pride flags and other social movement banners.
Spread the word, and urge Utah legislators to vote NO.
This effectively bans Pride flags and other social movement banners.
Spread the word, and urge Utah legislators to vote NO.
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Utah Republicans are gearing up to ban Pride flags in school.
Yes, we are serious.
Spread the word so every American knows. If it could happen here, it could happen everywhere.
Yes, we are serious.
Spread the word so every American knows. If it could happen here, it could happen everywhere.
February 9, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Utah Republicans are gearing up to ban Pride flags in school.
Yes, we are serious.
Spread the word so every American knows. If it could happen here, it could happen everywhere.
Yes, we are serious.
Spread the word so every American knows. If it could happen here, it could happen everywhere.
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Utah Republicans are on the verge of ending collective bargaining for our public unions.
Don’t stop calling your legislators. Tell them to vote NO on this horrible bill. utahnewsdispatch.com/2025/01/30/u...
Don’t stop calling your legislators. Tell them to vote NO on this horrible bill. utahnewsdispatch.com/2025/01/30/u...
Bill to end collective bargaining for public unions one step closer to law; senator promises changes • Utah News Dispatch
A bill to end collective bargaining for Utah firefighter, teacher and police unions passed a Senate vote; a compromise could be coming.
utahnewsdispatch.com
February 6, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Utah Republicans are on the verge of ending collective bargaining for our public unions.
Don’t stop calling your legislators. Tell them to vote NO on this horrible bill. utahnewsdispatch.com/2025/01/30/u...
Don’t stop calling your legislators. Tell them to vote NO on this horrible bill. utahnewsdispatch.com/2025/01/30/u...
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Republicans tried to gerrymander Utah. They lost.
Now, they are trying to get the courts to let them do it again.
We must stop unconstitutional gerrymandering. We must call out Republicans when they try to take your choice away. www.utahpoliticalwatch.news/day-10-2/?re...
Now, they are trying to get the courts to let them do it again.
We must stop unconstitutional gerrymandering. We must call out Republicans when they try to take your choice away. www.utahpoliticalwatch.news/day-10-2/?re...
Day 10: Gerrymandering lawsuit back in court
The big political action in Utah happens just down the street from the Capitol on Friday afternoon at the Matheson Courthouse.
Third District Judge Dianna Gibson has scheduled oral arguments in the L...
www.utahpoliticalwatch.news
February 3, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Republicans tried to gerrymander Utah. They lost.
Now, they are trying to get the courts to let them do it again.
We must stop unconstitutional gerrymandering. We must call out Republicans when they try to take your choice away. www.utahpoliticalwatch.news/day-10-2/?re...
Now, they are trying to get the courts to let them do it again.
We must stop unconstitutional gerrymandering. We must call out Republicans when they try to take your choice away. www.utahpoliticalwatch.news/day-10-2/?re...
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Utah Republicans are more focused on attacking Trans Utahns this session instead of trying to lower costs or prevent the impacts of Trump’s tariffs. They are not serious leaders. We are going to hold them accountable.
February 2, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Utah Republicans are more focused on attacking Trans Utahns this session instead of trying to lower costs or prevent the impacts of Trump’s tariffs. They are not serious leaders. We are going to hold them accountable.
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ICYMI: You may be asking, is Utah even in play for Democrats? Well, we think the answer is yes, and we’ve been organizing to shift it blue for over a year. Learn more about our work and spread the word: elevatepac.substack.com/p/are-democr...
Are Democrats even doing anything in Utah?
Our case for "The New Utah Way"
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January 29, 2025 at 5:59 PM
ICYMI: You may be asking, is Utah even in play for Democrats? Well, we think the answer is yes, and we’ve been organizing to shift it blue for over a year. Learn more about our work and spread the word: elevatepac.substack.com/p/are-democr...
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Right now, Utah Republicans are gearing up to end collective bargaining for public employees and not enough people are talking about it. Spread the word and call your legislator—tell them to vote no on this bill. www.sltrib.com/news/educati...
‘No better than working at 7-Eleven’: Unions oppose bill to end collective bargaining for Utah public employees
A proposed ban on collective bargaining for Utah public sector workers sparked fierce opposition from the state's unions.
www.sltrib.com
January 23, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Right now, Utah Republicans are gearing up to end collective bargaining for public employees and not enough people are talking about it. Spread the word and call your legislator—tell them to vote no on this bill. www.sltrib.com/news/educati...
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NEW on Substack: Want to read about Utah's labor history, lawmakers who want revenge, and a governor who got busted at a poker game? This one’s for you. Read this preview of our paid content - because some stories are too spicy for the main feed #utah #utpol
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Amendment A, HB267, and the Utah Legislature’s Big Revenge Fantasy
Or, how to fail at constitutional amendments and blame the teachers instead
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January 23, 2025 at 5:30 PM
NEW on Substack: Want to read about Utah's labor history, lawmakers who want revenge, and a governor who got busted at a poker game? This one’s for you. Read this preview of our paid content - because some stories are too spicy for the main feed #utah #utpol
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Utah Republicans are gearing up to make it harder to vote for many Utahns.
Not enough people are talking about what’s happening in our state. We need your support, so spread the word, and let’s hold them accountable. utahnewsdispatch.com/2025/01/06/e...
Not enough people are talking about what’s happening in our state. We need your support, so spread the word, and let’s hold them accountable. utahnewsdispatch.com/2025/01/06/e...
Elections, higher ed, immigration: 3 big issues to expect from the 2025 Utah Legislature • Utah News Dispatch
What to expect from the 2025 Utah Legislature: Bills on elections, higher education and immigration will likely dominate the debate.
utahnewsdispatch.com
January 22, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Utah Republicans are gearing up to make it harder to vote for many Utahns.
Not enough people are talking about what’s happening in our state. We need your support, so spread the word, and let’s hold them accountable. utahnewsdispatch.com/2025/01/06/e...
Not enough people are talking about what’s happening in our state. We need your support, so spread the word, and let’s hold them accountable. utahnewsdispatch.com/2025/01/06/e...