In a significant development within Utah's political landscape, Cache County Clerk/Auditor David Benson has resigned from his position after less than a year in office, following the certification of the presidential primary. This resignation comes on the heels of a state report identifying over 30 issues with the handling of the 2023 elections by Benson and his office, marking a period of turmoil for the county's electoral process. The situation has raised concerns about election integrity in Cache County, especially considering Benson is the third clerk and auditor to resign since 2020.
The third Cache County clerk and auditor since 2020 resigned after a brief and tumultuous few months, leaving some concerned about continuing election integrity in the county. https://t.co/NRiu6nJMmB
Cache County clerk resigns after certifying presidential primary. Read below: https://t.co/IGnDbvMEki
Cache County Clerk/Auditor David Benson resigns after less than a year in office https://t.co/dQfsM9X7ex #utpol
BREAKING: Cache County Clerk/Auditor David Benson resigns after less than a year in office https://t.co/3e0O0MlFeH https://t.co/DOtJcEgAGB
scoop from me this AM — after a turbulent few months, cache county clerk/auditor david benson resigned yesterday he stepped down about a month after a state report found over 30 problems with how he/the clerk's office handled the 2023 elections #utpol https://t.co/QjHCRHId0y
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