The United Utah Party and the Utah Forward Party are considering a merger to create a stronger centrist presence in the state and provide an alternative for people tired of partisan politics. Leaders of both parties have signed an agreement and will present the merger plans to their delegates on April 26. The decision to merge was influenced by Senator Daniel Thatcher’s switch from the Utah Republican Party to the Forward Party. The parties believe that coming together will expand their reach and provide a quality third option for voters. The United Utah Party has a history of running candidates for office, while the Forward Party, founded by Andrew Yang, has a larger national profile. Although neither party has the dominant presence of the Utah Republican Party, they have made progress in municipal races and have a sitting state lawmaker. Michelle Quist, a high-profile candidate, supports the merger as a way to offer a political home for Utahns disillusioned with divisive partisan politics. Legacy members will vote on the merger at the joint state convention at Salt Lake Community College. The parties aim to promote principled leadership, ethical government, and a focus on protecting American democracy by coming together to create a better political landscape for Utah.
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