Forward Party’s State Senator in Utah Will Resign; Forward Party is Permitted to Choose His Successor

On October 22, Senator Daniel Thatcher, the only Forward Party state legislator in the nation, said he will resign his seat this year. Under Utah law, when there is a vacancy in a legislative seat, the party of that former legislator chooses the replacement. However, the Forward Party has pledged to set up an on-line poll to let any registered voter in the district choose a replacement. Candidates must file by November 11. They must be Forward Party members. Voting will be December 8-11.


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