Alan Wessman
@alanwessman.bsky.social
Former candidate for Utah County commissioner in 2024, United Utah Party. Politically moderate. Former Utah House candidate, district 64 (Spanish Fork). Husband, dad, hiker, misplacer of common household items.
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BREAKING: Utah state court strikes the remedial congressional map enacted by the legislature on gerrymandering grounds and orders the state to use a map proposed by the plaintiffs for the 2026 midterms.
drive.google.com/file/d/19rjo...
drive.google.com/file/d/19rjo...
November 11, 2025 at 7:08 AM
BREAKING: Utah state court strikes the remedial congressional map enacted by the legislature on gerrymandering grounds and orders the state to use a map proposed by the plaintiffs for the 2026 midterms.
drive.google.com/file/d/19rjo...
drive.google.com/file/d/19rjo...
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Some important factual findings from the district court in Utah’s gerrymandering decision:
1. The legislature’s expert witness and consultant, Sean Trende, who drew the map that the legislature then enacted, used a tool that DISPLAYED THE PARTISAN DATA. This was contrary to Prop 4 requirements.
1. The legislature’s expert witness and consultant, Sean Trende, who drew the map that the legislature then enacted, used a tool that DISPLAYED THE PARTISAN DATA. This was contrary to Prop 4 requirements.
November 11, 2025 at 7:29 AM
Some important factual findings from the district court in Utah’s gerrymandering decision:
1. The legislature’s expert witness and consultant, Sean Trende, who drew the map that the legislature then enacted, used a tool that DISPLAYED THE PARTISAN DATA. This was contrary to Prop 4 requirements.
1. The legislature’s expert witness and consultant, Sean Trende, who drew the map that the legislature then enacted, used a tool that DISPLAYED THE PARTISAN DATA. This was contrary to Prop 4 requirements.
I am certain that the legislative majority will appeal this to the Utah Supreme Court and possibly even to SCOTUS. They will also seek to impeach Judge Gibson. But will any of that alter the effective district boundaries for the 2026 congressional races in Utah?
BREAKING: Judge picks a new congressional map in redistricting #utpol https://www.fox13now.com/news/politics/judge-picks-a-new-congressional-map-in-redistricting
Judge picks a new congressional map in redistricting
The judge overseeing the legal battle over congressional redistricting has chosen a map that will represent Utahns.
www.fox13now.com
November 11, 2025 at 7:00 AM
I am certain that the legislative majority will appeal this to the Utah Supreme Court and possibly even to SCOTUS. They will also seek to impeach Judge Gibson. But will any of that alter the effective district boundaries for the 2026 congressional races in Utah?
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Breaking: Judge Gibson rejects the Legislature’s congressional boundaries. Chooses the plaintiffs Map 1. A solid northern SLCO district that strongly favors a Democrat.
November 11, 2025 at 6:50 AM
Breaking: Judge Gibson rejects the Legislature’s congressional boundaries. Chooses the plaintiffs Map 1. A solid northern SLCO district that strongly favors a Democrat.
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BREAKING NEWS: A judge REJECTS the Utah legislature's map and picks one drawn by the League of Women Voters and Mormon Women for Ethical Government for the new congressional districts: www.fox13now.com/news/politic... #utpol #Utah
Judge picks a new congressional map in redistricting
The judge overseeing the legal battle over congressional redistricting has chosen a map that will represent Utahns.
www.fox13now.com
November 11, 2025 at 6:52 AM
BREAKING NEWS: A judge REJECTS the Utah legislature's map and picks one drawn by the League of Women Voters and Mormon Women for Ethical Government for the new congressional districts: www.fox13now.com/news/politic... #utpol #Utah
Big ruling for Utah! Hats off to @benwinslow.bsky.social and his fellow local journalists for staying on top of this story through a very long day.
www.fox13now.com/news/politic... Judge picks a new congressional map in redistricting
www.fox13now.com/news/politic... Judge picks a new congressional map in redistricting
Judge picks a new congressional map in redistricting
The judge overseeing the legal battle over congressional redistricting has chosen a map that will represent Utahns.
www.fox13now.com
November 11, 2025 at 6:53 AM
Big ruling for Utah! Hats off to @benwinslow.bsky.social and his fellow local journalists for staying on top of this story through a very long day.
www.fox13now.com/news/politic... Judge picks a new congressional map in redistricting
www.fox13now.com/news/politic... Judge picks a new congressional map in redistricting
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If you look at the congressional districts for which registered voter information is available, of the 100 districts that had the lowest turnout of registered voters in 2024, 70 of them were districts with more registered Democrats than registered Republicans.
November 11, 2025 at 6:20 AM
If you look at the congressional districts for which registered voter information is available, of the 100 districts that had the lowest turnout of registered voters in 2024, 70 of them were districts with more registered Democrats than registered Republicans.
“Surely she wouldn’t miss the deadline…would she?”
every nerd in utah is biting their nails waiting for judge gibson
November 11, 2025 at 6:10 AM
“Surely she wouldn’t miss the deadline…would she?”
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Not quite the same, but about ten years ago my back pain was caused by a golf ball sized tumor near my sciatic nerve. I put it off for months. Thankfully it was only a lipoma and nothing malignant. Always get it checked. I was lucky.
November 11, 2025 at 4:06 AM
Not quite the same, but about ten years ago my back pain was caused by a golf ball sized tumor near my sciatic nerve. I put it off for months. Thankfully it was only a lipoma and nothing malignant. Always get it checked. I was lucky.
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Yes, we are supposed to get a redistricting ruling today. This is the deadline the judge set to choose a map for Utah's congressional districts.
No, we don't have a ruling yet.
Signed,
-Me who has been obsessively checking the docket since 8 a.m.
No, we don't have a ruling yet.
Signed,
-Me who has been obsessively checking the docket since 8 a.m.
a judge is sitting at a table in a courtroom making a gesture .
ALT: a judge is sitting at a table in a courtroom making a gesture .
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November 11, 2025 at 3:38 AM
Yes, we are supposed to get a redistricting ruling today. This is the deadline the judge set to choose a map for Utah's congressional districts.
No, we don't have a ruling yet.
Signed,
-Me who has been obsessively checking the docket since 8 a.m.
No, we don't have a ruling yet.
Signed,
-Me who has been obsessively checking the docket since 8 a.m.
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Any little thing is worth it. I had a mole on my face that looked a little funky. I ignored it for a year or two and finally went in. Luckily just basal cell carcinoma but left unchecked it can be....not good. Glad you were smart. Everyone, do self checks and go in if things seem a little off.
November 11, 2025 at 3:50 AM
Any little thing is worth it. I had a mole on my face that looked a little funky. I ignored it for a year or two and finally went in. Luckily just basal cell carcinoma but left unchecked it can be....not good. Glad you were smart. Everyone, do self checks and go in if things seem a little off.
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I had to do this two years ago, similar result. Please don't hesitate if you find a lump!
Quick story: I’m a middle aged man who last year finally couldn’t ignore the lump of tissue I could feel in my right breast. I decided to get a mammogram done.
Thankfully, it was a benign cyst that I can safely ignore.
But men, if you are in a similar situation, don’t hesitate—get checked out.
Thankfully, it was a benign cyst that I can safely ignore.
But men, if you are in a similar situation, don’t hesitate—get checked out.
November 11, 2025 at 3:49 AM
I had to do this two years ago, similar result. Please don't hesitate if you find a lump!
Quick story: I’m a middle aged man who last year finally couldn’t ignore the lump of tissue I could feel in my right breast. I decided to get a mammogram done.
Thankfully, it was a benign cyst that I can safely ignore.
But men, if you are in a similar situation, don’t hesitate—get checked out.
Thankfully, it was a benign cyst that I can safely ignore.
But men, if you are in a similar situation, don’t hesitate—get checked out.
November 11, 2025 at 3:43 AM
Quick story: I’m a middle aged man who last year finally couldn’t ignore the lump of tissue I could feel in my right breast. I decided to get a mammogram done.
Thankfully, it was a benign cyst that I can safely ignore.
But men, if you are in a similar situation, don’t hesitate—get checked out.
Thankfully, it was a benign cyst that I can safely ignore.
But men, if you are in a similar situation, don’t hesitate—get checked out.
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Let's rephrase this: The President is going to unilaterally direct the distribution of funds out of the US Treasury without Congress's permission using taxes Congress did not authorize
November 11, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Let's rephrase this: The President is going to unilaterally direct the distribution of funds out of the US Treasury without Congress's permission using taxes Congress did not authorize
At the risk of posting something imminently outdated, I’m surprised the Utah redistricting ruling by Judge Gibson hasn’t happened yet. It’s well into the evening here on the date by which the maps must be determined in order for them to be used for next year’s election.
November 11, 2025 at 2:27 AM
At the risk of posting something imminently outdated, I’m surprised the Utah redistricting ruling by Judge Gibson hasn’t happened yet. It’s well into the evening here on the date by which the maps must be determined in order for them to be used for next year’s election.
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Equatorial Guinea is routinely ranked as one of the most corrupt countries in the world. It has been ruled by the same person since 1982 - for 45 years. Despite the title of President, he rules with near-absolute power.
The Trump admin just deposited $7.5 million in his government's bank account.
The Trump admin just deposited $7.5 million in his government's bank account.
November 11, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Equatorial Guinea is routinely ranked as one of the most corrupt countries in the world. It has been ruled by the same person since 1982 - for 45 years. Despite the title of President, he rules with near-absolute power.
The Trump admin just deposited $7.5 million in his government's bank account.
The Trump admin just deposited $7.5 million in his government's bank account.
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And to those who are so angry that they claim they won’t vote, here’s a simple reminder of something.
Mike Johnson is Speaker of the House because fewer than 7,500 people IN THE WHOLE COUNTRY voted for Republicans over Democrats in just a few districts. That’s it.
Not voting is what got us here.
Mike Johnson is Speaker of the House because fewer than 7,500 people IN THE WHOLE COUNTRY voted for Republicans over Democrats in just a few districts. That’s it.
Not voting is what got us here.
November 11, 2025 at 12:25 AM
And to those who are so angry that they claim they won’t vote, here’s a simple reminder of something.
Mike Johnson is Speaker of the House because fewer than 7,500 people IN THE WHOLE COUNTRY voted for Republicans over Democrats in just a few districts. That’s it.
Not voting is what got us here.
Mike Johnson is Speaker of the House because fewer than 7,500 people IN THE WHOLE COUNTRY voted for Republicans over Democrats in just a few districts. That’s it.
Not voting is what got us here.
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Look at this new outrage. To open govt, we're retroactively letting 8 Senators sue for $500K each over having had their J6 phone toll records looked at. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/10/u...
Spending Bill Would Pave Way for Senators to Sue Over Phone Searches
www.nytimes.com
November 10, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Look at this new outrage. To open govt, we're retroactively letting 8 Senators sue for $500K each over having had their J6 phone toll records looked at. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/10/u...
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just saying if one of the 8 folding Dems wants they can use this as an excuse to change their mind and not give Trump exactly what he wants
Buried inside the deal to reopen government is a provision that would give Senators private right of action to sue for millions in damages over their phone records being analyzed by Jack Smith's team.
news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/...
news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/...
Shutdown Deal Would Let Senators Sue Over Jack Smith Searches
Senators whose phone records were sought by Special Counsel Jack Smith would gain authority to sue for millions in damages under a provision buried in the Senate-advanced deal to reopen the government...
news.bloomberglaw.com
November 10, 2025 at 10:42 PM
just saying if one of the 8 folding Dems wants they can use this as an excuse to change their mind and not give Trump exactly what he wants
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Widespread resignations have a shot at shocking the public/Congress, and they also stick the authoritarian goons with trying to manage something much bigger than they currently have the competence to do.
November 10, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Widespread resignations have a shot at shocking the public/Congress, and they also stick the authoritarian goons with trying to manage something much bigger than they currently have the competence to do.
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This allows Trump (via DOJ) to use taxpayer money to bribe eight GOP Senators. It's that simple, there's no other way to describe it.
And where's the compensation for people injured by the Trump admin's unlawful conduct through DHS & DOGE?
Take a bow, @schumer.senate.gov, you did this.
And where's the compensation for people injured by the Trump admin's unlawful conduct through DHS & DOGE?
Take a bow, @schumer.senate.gov, you did this.
November 10, 2025 at 9:23 PM
This allows Trump (via DOJ) to use taxpayer money to bribe eight GOP Senators. It's that simple, there's no other way to describe it.
And where's the compensation for people injured by the Trump admin's unlawful conduct through DHS & DOGE?
Take a bow, @schumer.senate.gov, you did this.
And where's the compensation for people injured by the Trump admin's unlawful conduct through DHS & DOGE?
Take a bow, @schumer.senate.gov, you did this.
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Buried inside the deal to reopen government is a provision that would give Senators private right of action to sue for millions in damages over their phone records being analyzed by Jack Smith's team.
news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/...
news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/...
Shutdown Deal Would Let Senators Sue Over Jack Smith Searches
Senators whose phone records were sought by Special Counsel Jack Smith would gain authority to sue for millions in damages under a provision buried in the Senate-advanced deal to reopen the government...
news.bloomberglaw.com
November 10, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Buried inside the deal to reopen government is a provision that would give Senators private right of action to sue for millions in damages over their phone records being analyzed by Jack Smith's team.
news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/...
news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/...
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a few months ago I said "having generative AI handle absolutely anything with regards to healthcare is a nightmare and should be banned" and a bunch of people made fun of me and called me stupid. anyways,
November 10, 2025 at 4:00 PM
a few months ago I said "having generative AI handle absolutely anything with regards to healthcare is a nightmare and should be banned" and a bunch of people made fun of me and called me stupid. anyways,