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House passes ballot-name rules after debate over nicknames and legal name changes
Summary
Lawmakers approved a substitute to set standards for names and nicknames appearing on ballots, allowing commonly used names but raising questions about vulgar or slogan-like names. Debate centered on election-official discretion and legal name changes; the House passed the bill 46-24.
The Utah House approved a measure to clarify what names may appear on ballots, including guidance on commonly used nicknames and an avenue for candidates to demonstrate that an acquired name is how they are commonly known.
The sponsor (identified in the transcript variously as "Representative Stankwist"/"Stankquist") said the bill provides "basic guidelines…
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