Utah Politics

Celeste Maloy wins Utah Republicans’ nomination for special congressional election

Bryan Schott — Sat, 24 Jun 2023 16:16:51 +0000

Utah Republicans will nominate a candidate for September's 2nd Congressional District special primary election. They can select only one nominee, sending seven other candidates home for the abbreviated election cycle.

GOP candidates clash on Ukraine support — and little else — at final debate to replace Rep. Chris Stewart

Mark Eddington — Fri, 23 Jun 2023 16:11:49 +0000

Republican hopefuls vying to replace Rep. Chris Stewart in Utah’s 2nd Congressional District touted their credentials and willingness to tackle government spending and overreach Thursday evening at Dixie Technical College.In the final of two debates, which displayed little rancor and widespread unanimity on most issues, the 11 candidates largely stuck to traditional GOP talking points ahead of Saturday’s special Republican Convention at Delta High School.

Utah mayor hires firm linked to the far-right Proud Boys to consult for his congressional campaign

Bryan Schott — Thu, 22 Jun 2023 20:31:28 +0000

Leeds Mayor Bill Hoster, one of 13 Republicans vying to replace Rep. Chris Stewart in Congress, has hired a Nevada political firm that attempted to recruit the far-right Proud Boys militia for a post-presidential election protest in 2020.

How the U.S. Supreme Court may or may not upend a gerrymandering lawsuit in Utah

Bryan Schott — Thu, 22 Jun 2023 11:53:10 +0000

The U.S. Supreme Court is set to rule this month on whether North Carolina’s high court has the power to strike down congressional maps drawn by the state legislature. And what the court decides could impact a Utah lawsuit claiming the maps implemented by lawmakers in 2021 is an illegal gerrymander.

Utah Republicans discuss same-sex marriage, federal budget in first special congressional election debate

Bryan Schott — Wed, 21 Jun 2023 01:34:39 +0000

Republican candidates hoping to replace Rep. Chris Stewart in Congress gathered in Woods Cross Tuesday evening, hoping to make their case ahead of Saturday’s special Republican nominating convention.