Wake up, Utah! Election Day is finally here, and it's time to hit the polls and make your voices count!
This morning, I'm headed to Salt Lake City to interview Josh Romney, son of former Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney. Since dropping out of the presidential race in February, Romney has remained wildly popular in Utah.
In Utah's Republican primary, Romney received more than 90 percent of the vote, with John McCain getting a mere 5 percent. But McCain is still heavily favored to win Utah today; it is, after all, one of the "reddest" states in the country.
I'll be asking Josh for his thoughts on the race, his father's candidacy and the importance of the youth vote in today's election.
Then it's back to Logan to interview a first-time voter, along with a couple other younger voters at a polling place in Cache County. And tonight I'll be attending the big election party on the campus of Utah State University, which will feature students watching the returns come in on the big screen, political bingo, ping pong and some great music. As the results come in, I'll be getting reactions from the students.
It
will
be
a
busy
day,
but
definitely
make
some
time
to
get
out
and
vote.
If
you're
not
sure
where
to
vote,
go
to
www.elections.utah.gov and
click
on
the
link
"Voter
Information
Web
Site,"
where
you'll
be
able
to
find
your
polling
place
and
print
a
sample
ballot.
Check back throughout the day for updates, including video clips of my interview with Josh. I'll also be Twittering throughout the day. You can check out my latest Tweets at "cgeraci25" or on MTV's jumbo screen if you so happen to be in Times Square!
-- Charles Geraci