BREAKING NEWS
Harris-Walz Campaign Unveils "Latter-day Saint Advisory Committee" in Arizona
In a surprise move, the Harris-Walz campaign, a Republican bid for a Utah congressional seat, has announced the formation of a "Latter-day Saint Advisory Committee" in Arizona, a state with a significant Mormon population. The campaign aims to engage with and listen to the concerns of the state’s large and influential Mormon community.
Committee Details
The committee, announced on Thursday, will consist of influential Latter-day Saint leaders, business owners, and community members from throughout Arizona. The committee members will work closely with the Harris-Walz campaign to ensure that the voice of Arizona’s Mormon population is heard and considered.
"We are thrilled to establish this committee and tap into the collective wisdom and perspective of our fellow Saints," said Emily Harris, Republican candidate for Utah’s 2nd Congressional District. "Our campaign is committed to being a positive influence in our community and empowering the values of our shared faith."
Committee Chairs
Leading the committee are two esteemed members of the Arizona LDS community:
- Brother John R. Bennett: A renowned businessman and civic leader with over three decades of experience in the Valley of the Sun. He has been involved in numerous community and church organizations.
- Sister Karen D. Clark: A dedicated community volunteer, Sister Clark has served on various committees and boards focused on education, family services, and social welfare. She has also been active in her church’s youth leadership programs.
Committee Objectives
The objectives of the committee include:
- Listen to the Voice of the LDS Community: Providing a platform for Arizona’s Mormon population to share their thoughts, concerns, and ideas on issues affecting the community, state, and nation.
- Advocate for Faith-Informed Policy: Encouraging policy solutions that align with the principles and values of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church).
- Foster Partnerships: Building relationships with other stakeholders, organizations, and businesses to create collaborative opportunities for mutual benefit and growth.
What You Need to Know
As the first of its kind, the Harris-Walz campaign’s "Latter-day Saint Advisory Committee" in Arizona is a testament to the importance of grassroots engagement and community involvement in the election process.
Will this move pay off for the Harris-Walz campaign, and what are the implications for the November election? We’ll keep you updated on this developing story.
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Seems like they recycle this story about a half dozen times per cycle that Trump’s involved in.
Good for them for reaching out, but the LDS Not-Trump vote has unlikely ever moved much. They same few people (I know a few of them personally) that hated Trump in 2016 & 2020 still hate Trump now.
That hatred drives them to throw away their other moral principles and vote for the party of Abortion on Demand.
> …enough data exists to suggest that Latter-day Saints could be undergoing a political shift: in one survey, conducted by the American Enterprise Institute’s Survey Center on American Life, they were more likely than any other U.S. religious group to say neither political party represents their views. In another, Latter-day Saints were the faith group “most resilient to political division and polarization.”
I sure hope there’s a massive LDS political shift underway. I think a lot of that shift will take time as the older generations are replaced by the new. In 2020 amongst LDS under 40, 47% voted Biden and 42% voted Trump. For LDS over 40, 80% votes for Trump and 18% votes Biden.
I also think that what happens when Trump is gone will affect it as well. When he’s gone, if the GOP continues down the MAGA path, it will keep a lot of LDS away, but in a post-Trump world, if the GOP reverts back to more traditional conservative ideals, I think some LDS will start supporting them again.
https://religionnews.com/2021/04/01/younger-u-s-mormons-voted-for-biden-but-trump-performed-well-overall/