Utah Democrats stick with Peter Corroon, candidate nominating rules

Democrats often campaign as the party of change — especially in Republican-dominated Utah ­— but during their organizing convention Saturday in Park City, they decided they like the status quo.

Chairman Peter Corroon was re-elected to a second term without opposition and delegates voted against changing their candidate-nominating rules beyond those spelled out in SB54, the new law that provides hopefuls a path to the primary ballot by gathering voter signatures.

Democratic loyalists who sacrificed outdoor activities on a warm, sunny Saturday to attend the hours-long convention at Park City...