Utah voters will decide whether Sen. Mitt Romney’s brand of politics can still succeed in Republican primaries. Anti-Trump Republicans lost their standard-bearer in the Senate when Romney announced he wouldn’t seek a second term.
U.S. Rep. John Curtis, left, reacts to a statement made from Trent Staggs, right, during the Utah Senate primary debate for Republican contenders battling to win the seat of retiring U.S. Sen. Mitt Romney , Monday, June 10, 2024, in Salt Lake City. joined the primary. Both highlighted their support for former President Donald Trump . U.S. Rep. John Curtis has also entered the race and is widely seen as the candidate best positioned to win the crowded primary.
Curtis has reiterated that he would vote for the Republican former president, but his primary opponents have criticized him for a lukewarm embrace of Trump. But while vying for Trump’s support is key in red districts and states, Utah is different. The most conservative candidates, while embraced by the state party, are often snubbed by voters.nominating convention
An exception to that rule was Rep. Celeste Maloy, who won the primary for a special election last year after. That victory, which was an upset, turned the little-known congressional staffer into the front-runner for the nomination. In November, she was sworn into the House.to Colby Jenkins, who has the backing of Sen. Mike Lee. Still, Maloy has a major fundraising advantage and an endorsement from Trump.
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