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As we gather for the Lincoln Day Dinner in Davis County, we honor the legacy of Abraham Lincoln, a leader who defended constitutional government at the most fragile moment in our nation’s history. But this dinner is more than tradition. It is a reminder that our republic survives only when the public trusts the process by which leaders are chosen. In 1864, in the middle of the Civil War, Lincoln allowed a national election to proceed even though his own reelection was uncert

Petition packets are government records, and clear custody matters. Public information shows that some signature packets were unaccounted for at various points , and packets expected to follow one process were reportedly routed elsewhere between the Clerk’s Office, the Attorney General’s Office, and the Lieutenant Governor’s Office. These concerns underscore why documented chain-of-custody and public access to records are essential for public confidence . Sources & Documents

Utah has precedent for transparency. In prior petition efforts, signer names were publicly viewable online , allowing residents to verify participation without unnecessary barriers. During and after this process, key records were difficult to access, and requests were redirected between offices. Utah law allows redaction of sensitive information, but it does not require secrecy. Transparency should be practical and accessible, not complicated. Sources & Documents Davis County

The interlocal agreement states it becomes effective only after all parties sign . The final signature from the State occurred on March 19, 2024 . By that time, signature gathering for the 2024 election cycle was already well underway. This raises an important process question about what legal framework and procedures were used for verification prior to the agreement taking effect . Clear authority should exist before public work begins. Sources & Documents Interlocal Coope

The interlocal agreement authorizing Davis County to verify statewide candidate petitions was not signed by the State until March 19, 2024 , just weeks before the April 27, 2024 Republican State Convention. Signature gathering, however, had already been underway for months.It is reasonable to ask: what governed verification activities before the agreement was effective?  Transparency starts with answering that question. Sources & Documents Interlocal Cooperation Agreement be