Utah’s GOP Congressmen handily defeat primary challengers
2 years, 6 months ago

Utah’s GOP Congressmen handily defeat primary challengers

Associated Press  

SOUTH JORDAN, Utah — All four members of the U.S. House from Utah defeated Republican primary challengers Tuesday, advancing to the November election where they’ll face Democratic challengers whose primaries were not contested. In the first primary election after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, three of Tuesday’s winners — Lee, Owens and Stewart — trumpeted the decision as a conservative victory after the races were called. Here’s a look at Utah’s congressional races: 1ST DISTRICT Conservative businessman Blake Moore defeated two challengers in a race to represent the northernmost parts of Utah, as well as stretches of eastern parts of the state, including the ski town of Park City. Chris Herrod likened Curtis’ energy policies to the “Green New Deal” and won the delegate vote at the state party’s April convention.

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Utah Senate Race: Curtis Favored to Win Romney's Seat
2 months, 1 week ago

Utah Senate Race: Curtis Favored to Win Romney's Seat

Associated Press  

Utah voters are poised to decide whether Republican Rep. John Curtis or Democrat Caroline Gleich will win the U.S. Senate seat vacated by Mitt Romney. Curtis, a moderate Republican, is favored to win, but he faces a formidable opponent in Gleich, a mountaineer and environmental activist. Both candidates have sparred over their differing approaches to climate change, a top issue …

Trump-backed US Rep. Celeste Maloy wins Republican primary in Utah after recount, court case
5 months ago

Trump-backed US Rep. Celeste Maloy wins Republican primary in Utah after recount, court case

Associated Press  

Follow live: Updates from AP’s coverage of the presidential election. SALT LAKE CITY — U.S. Rep. Celeste Maloy narrowly won the Republican primary in Utah’s 2nd Congressional District on Tuesday after the state Supreme Court rejected her challenger’s lawsuit that asked justices to count a batch of ballots with late postmarks after Maloy defeated him in a recount by fewer …

GOP primary voters in Arizona’s largest county oust election official who endured years of attacks
5 months, 2 weeks ago

GOP primary voters in Arizona’s largest county oust election official who endured years of attacks

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer has fought back against death threats, almost constant harassment and streams of misinformation during his nearly four years overseeing elections in one of the nation’s most prominent political battlegrounds. In one case, the day after Richer spoke during a chaotic public meeting when county officials certified the November 2022 election results, he received …

Republican primary in Utah US House race drops into recount zone, threatening Trump-backed incumbent
6 months ago

Republican primary in Utah US House race drops into recount zone, threatening Trump-backed incumbent

Associated Press  

SALT LAKE CITY — The Republican primary race to represent Utah’s 2nd District in Congress narrowed into recount territory on Tuesday after dueling endorsements from influential Republicans created a conundrum for voters who had little time to get to know the incumbent before casting ballots. “I know we’re in potential recount territory, but I don’t anticipate that a recount will …

US Rep. John Curtis wins Utah GOP primary for Romney’s open seat, while Gov. Spencer Cox also wins
6 months, 3 weeks ago

US Rep. John Curtis wins Utah GOP primary for Romney’s open seat, while Gov. Spencer Cox also wins

Associated Press  

PROVO, Utah — A pair of moderate Utah Republicans won primary elections Tuesday for U.S. Senate and governor over far-right candidates who are loyalists to former President Donald Trump, the latest example of how Utah is a rare Republican state that doesn’t fully embrace Trump’s stranglehold on the GOP. U.S. Rep. John Curtis, who won the GOP primary for Mitt …

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Utah’s state primaries
6 months, 3 weeks ago

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Utah’s state primaries

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Anti-Trump Republicans lost their standard-bearer in the Senate when Sen. Mitt Romney announced he wouldn’t seek a second term. Even before Romney announced he wouldn’t run again, former state House Speaker Brad Wilson had already formed an exploratory committee and Riverton Mayor Trent Staggs joined the primary. Winning a Utah nominating convention means that a candidate’s name will …

Republican candidates for Utah’s open US House seat split on aid for Ukraine
7 months ago

Republican candidates for Utah’s open US House seat split on aid for Ukraine

Associated Press  

SALT LAKE CITY — All five Republicans battling for Utah’s only open U.S. House seat agreed in a debate Wednesday that they see an urgent need to reduce federal spending, but only some said cutting military aid to Ukraine would be an effective way to achieve that goal. “Future aid to Ukraine will be based on facts on the ground …

Utah governor defends record in primary debate after harsh reception at GOP convention
7 months ago

Utah governor defends record in primary debate after harsh reception at GOP convention

Associated Press  

SALT LAKE CITY — Utah Gov. The state GOP convention often favors farther-right candidates and expectedly endorsed challenger Phil Lyman, a former county commissioner turned state legislator who embraced false claims of election fraud following the 2020 presidential election. “Utah should have a governor who stands up for the people, who speaks frankly, who is understood.” Cox argued he’s been …

Utah GOP picks Trump-backed mayor as nominee to replace Sen. Mitt Romney, but primary foes await
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Utah GOP picks Trump-backed mayor as nominee to replace Sen. Mitt Romney, but primary foes await

Associated Press  

SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah Republican Party on Saturday selected Trent Staggs as its nominee to replace Mitt Romney in the U.S. Senate, hours after the local official received former President Donald Trump’s endorsement. The mayor from Riverton, just south of Salt Lake City, still must face other top contenders in the June 25 GOP primary, including U.S. Rep. …

Utah Republicans to select nominee for Mitt Romney’s open US Senate seat
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Utah Republicans to select nominee for Mitt Romney’s open US Senate seat

Associated Press  

SALT LAKE CITY — Nearly a dozen Utah Republicans vying to replace Mitt Romney in the U.S. Senate are set to square off Saturday for the party nomination in a race expected to reveal the brand of political conservatism that most appeals to modern voters in the state. Observers are closely watching whether voters select a successor whose politics align …

Race to replace Sen. Mitt Romney heats up as Republican Utah House speaker formally enters race
1 year, 3 months ago

Race to replace Sen. Mitt Romney heats up as Republican Utah House speaker formally enters race

Associated Press  

DRAPER, Utah — Promising to fight against liberal activism in Washington if elected, Republican Utah House Speaker Brad Wilson formally announced Wednesday night that he is running for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Mitt Romney, who recently announced he won’t run for reelection. “Joe Biden and radical leftists as well as ‘go along to get along’ Republicans are …

Stark urban-rural divide emerges in tight Utah GOP special congressional primary race
1 year, 4 months ago

Stark urban-rural divide emerges in tight Utah GOP special congressional primary race

Associated Press  

A distinct urban-rural divide left a Utah special congressional primary race between a Donald Trump critic and supporter too early to call Tuesday in a tight race that will likely produce the replacement for U.S. Rep. Chris Stewart. The GOP special primary to replace Stewart saw Celeste Maloy, who was Stewart’s chief legal counsel and has his endorsement, with a …

Chris Stewart, 6-term Utah Republican, resigning from Congress
1 year, 7 months ago

Chris Stewart, 6-term Utah Republican, resigning from Congress

Associated Press  

SALT LAKE CITY — U.S. Rep. Chris Stewart on Wednesday announced plans to resign his Utah seat due to his wife’s illness, triggering a special election to replace him in a reliably Republican district. Though Stewart’s departure will mean one less Republican in the U.S. House of Representatives, it is not expected to affect House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s ability to …

Chris Stewart, 6-term Utah Republican, resigning from Congress
1 year, 7 months ago

Chris Stewart, 6-term Utah Republican, resigning from Congress

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy U.S. Rep. Chris Stewart on Wednesday announced plans to resign …

Utah Republican Chris Stewart planning to resign from Congress, AP source says
1 year, 7 months ago

Utah Republican Chris Stewart planning to resign from Congress, AP source says

Associated Press  

SALT LAKE CITY — U.S. Rep. Chris Stewart, R-Utah, is planning to leave Congress by the end of this year due to his wife’s illness, a person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press on Tuesday. Spencer Cox is tasked with calling a special election to fill a vacancy in Utah’s 2nd Congressional District, which encompasses much of western …

Utah Republican Chris Stewart planning to resign from Congress, AP source says
1 year, 7 months ago

Utah Republican Chris Stewart planning to resign from Congress, AP source says

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy U.S. Rep. Chris Stewart, R-Utah, is planning to leave Congress …

Romney gets 1st likely challenger in ’24 Utah Senate primary
1 year, 9 months ago

Romney gets 1st likely challenger in ’24 Utah Senate primary

Associated Press  

FARMINGTON, Utah — A potential challenger to Republican first-term Sen. Mitt Romney of Utah took a major step Thursday toward jumping into next year’s race, expected to be one of the GOP’s hardest-fought primary contests in 2024. With memories of Romney’s two votes to impeach former President Donald Trump stillfresh, Utah House Speaker Brad Wilson announced he was forming an …

Burgess Owens, GOP congressmen win reelection in Utah
2 years, 2 months ago

Burgess Owens, GOP congressmen win reelection in Utah

Associated Press  

SALT LAKE CITY — U.S. Rep. Burgess Owens won reelection to a second term on Tuesday, solidifying the Republican Party’s grip on Utah’s delegation to Washington as it vies for control of the U.S. House of Representatives. Their wins maintain the balance of power in Utah, which has had four Republicans and zero Democrats in Congress since Owens defeated Democrat …

GOP Rep who voted to impeach advances in Washington primary
2 years, 5 months ago

GOP Rep who voted to impeach advances in Washington primary

Associated Press  

OLYMPIA, Wash. — Republican Rep. Dan Newhouse, who voted to impeach Donald Trump, advanced Friday to the general election following days of vote counts in Washington state’s primary, but fellow Republican Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler saw her advantage against an opponent endorsed by Trump rapidly shrink to within recount territory with thousands of votes left to count. Newhouse, the four-term …

Trump-aligned challengers ousting GOP legislative incumbents
2 years, 5 months ago

Trump-aligned challengers ousting GOP legislative incumbents

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — As Wisconsin’s longest-serving Assembly speaker, Republican Robin Vos has presided over efforts to restrict abortions, weaken unions, expand gun rights and push back against COVID-19 mandates. So if you are not rabidly a fanatic that just punches every button, then you’re going to have an issue,” said Arkansas state Rep. Craig Christiansen, who lost in a Republican …

Sen. Mike Lee brushes off opponents to win Utah GOP primary
2 years, 6 months ago

Sen. Mike Lee brushes off opponents to win Utah GOP primary

Associated Press  

SOUTH JORDAN, Utah — Sen. Mike Lee won Utah’s Republican primary Tuesday, brushing off attacks from two challengers who criticized him for his unwavering loyalty to former President Donald Trump and uncompromising lawmaking style. Lee’s decisive victory marked a win for Trump-aligned Republicans and illustrated the risk GOP candidates take in primary elections when they criticize the former president, even …

Utah, home of conservative Trump critics, hosts GOP meeting
2 years, 11 months ago

Utah, home of conservative Trump critics, hosts GOP meeting

Associated Press  

SALT LAKE CITY — A deep-red state that’s home to some of Donald Trump’s most vocal conservative critics welcomed members of the Republican National Committee on Wednesday for a meeting in which party officials are expected to solidify the former president’s status as the GOP standard-bearer ahead of the midterm elections. Utah — home to U.S. Sen. Mitt Romney, co-founders …

News Guide: President Donald Trump wins Utah again
4 years, 2 months ago

News Guide: President Donald Trump wins Utah again

Associated Press  

SALT LAKE CITY — President Donald Trump won Utah again, defeating Democrat Joe Biden in the deeply conservative state. State voters also elected Republican Spencer Cox as Utah’s first new governor in more than a decade, while a closely watched U.S. House race was too early to call. U.S. HOUSE The race for Utah’s 4th Congressional District was too early …

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