Utah is the youngest state in the country (average age: 32), among the fastest growing states and has underperformed for Trump and Republicans in the last two presidential elections. Young LDS voters have shifted to the left, Provo has seen a 52-point swing toward Democrats from 2020 to 2024, and among rural Republican-controlled states, Utah is the most educated red state. For the political strategists at the Utah political consulting firm, Elevate Strategies, the list goes on. And, they say, Utah is ripe for opportunity. Today we discuss their plan and the importance of staying authentic and keeping the trust of voters.
Editorial Note: In our conversation, Elevate Strategies stated that Utah is the fastest growing state in the nation. Per this report, it is among the fastest growing states and per this report, it ranks as number one.
GUESTS —
Gabi Finlayson |Political consultant and co-founder of Elevate Strategies. You can watch their videos here.
Jackie Morgan | Political consultant and co-founder of Elevate Strategies. You can watch their videos here.
Airdate: Wed., June 11, 2025 at 9 a.m. and 7 p.m.