Tooele County
In April 1877, he was called to preside over the Tooele Stake, which was organized June 24, 1877 in Tooele County, Utah. He involved himself in the politics of that county as well. By August 1878, he was elected county recorder and representative to the legislature.
At that time, since 1874, Tooele County was in the hands of the Liberal Party, and nicknamed the Tooele Republic. The legislature in 1878 passed a resolution providing for the registration of voters. After allegations of corruption and excessive spending by the Liberal Party, leaving the county in deep debt, the People's Party won the election of 1878. However, the Liberal Party officials refused to count the votes, and declared themselves the winner of the election.
Francis M. Lyman was key in challenging the election and after hearing cases in the district and supreme courts, the People's Party were declared the winners on March 29, 1879. He earned a reputation for fighting corruption due to his zeal and effectiveness in winning this battle.
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