Counties seek state's help with special election cost

SALT LAKE CITY — County officials are asking the state to help cover the $1.5 million in primary and general election costs associated with filling the U.S. House seat in Utah's 3rd Congressional District.State lawmakers, elections officials and a representative from the Utah Association of Counties discussed the cost expectations for the upcoming special election to replace Rep. Jason Chaffetz, R-Utah, during a Wednesday meeting at the Capitol.Running the special election simultaneously w