Independent and Third Party Attorney General Candidates Host Joint Town Hall

UTAH, US. August 19th, 2024 - This election cycle has a decent number of independent and third party candidates on the ballot. What motivates a candidate to run outside the two main parties? What options exist for Utahns with the various independent and third party options?

 

On August 29 at 6:30 P.M. at the Sandy City Library, various independent and third party candidates will be present to share their vision on why options outside of the two main parties will help improve Utah and its political scene. Candidates will include those running for Governor, Attorney General, Auditor, Senate, and a variety of other offices. You can meet candidates in person, ask questions, and learn about the political realm that is becoming a growing option for improving politics in Utah.

 

"Some offices in Utah function at their best and highest levels when they are independent of the two main parties" Austin Hepworth, an independent candidate for Attorney General, stated. "The State Auditor and Attorney General should not be controlled by the party in power, as this produces conflicts of interest. Just as we do not let Wall Street audit itself, or professional sports teams select their own referees, so too should the government be subject to truly independent audits and independent officials who simply enforce the law without push or persuasion of the governing party." Austin continues "A strong system of checks and balances helps to keep politics clean, helps with establishing trust, and makes for a better system overall. When checks and balances suffer, problems creep in, and over time, these can compound into more serious issues if not timely addressed."

 

All of the independent and third party candidates are working to build, create, and shape something new in the minds and hearts of those they seek to represent. Our current state and situation is not set in stone, and there are different results that can be achieved by doing things differently than before.

 

This event will help Utahns better understand and be part of the growing body of work of those seeking to help shape and create a better tomorrow.

Event Address:
Sandy City Library
10100 Petunia Way
Sandy, UT 84092