Count My Vote set to hold public hearings this week

SALT LAKE CITY — Backers of the recently revived Count My Vote initiative to replace what's now a hybrid system for nominating political candidates with a direct primary election are holding public hearings this week around the state.
The seven hearings set for Friday and Saturday are one of the final steps before petitions can be circulated for voter signatures around the state in an effort to qualify the initiative for the 2018 general election ballot.
It's an opportunity for Count My Vo