Becky Edwards

Strong backing from rural voters has enabled a Maloy to win a Republican special primary to fill a soon-to-be vacated congressional seat in Utah.

In the three-way GOP primary for Utah’s 2nd Congressional District, Hough hopes to position himself as the “authentic” Republican in the race.

During his monthly news conference with reporters, Gov. Cox addressed his feelings toward the recent Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni monument designation and shared his thoughts on the upcoming election.

In the GOP primary for Utah’s 2nd Congressional District, Maloy is campaigning in a three-way race with the backing of resigning Republican Rep. Chris Stewart.

Edwards is one of three GOP candidates hoping to win the Sept. 5 primary election in Utah’s 2nd Congressional District.

Two of the three Republicans vying to succeed resigning U.S. Rep. Chris Stewart, Bruce Hough and Celeste Maloy, met in the first of several debates across Utah's 2nd Congressional District. Becky Edwards did not participate.

The winner of the Sept. 5 primary election will take on Democrat Kathleen Riebe and five additional candidates in the November general election.

Some Republicans are casting doubt on their convention nominee Celeste Maloy. Meanwhile, Democrats say they’re working ahead.

Maloy was victorious at the June 24 GOP special nominating convention but has faced questions about her candidacy.

“We've made progress with women getting into mayoral positions and other kinds of positions,” said Susan Madsen. “But we're really struggling in terms of breaking that glass ceiling.”

The two-term senator said his victory shows Utahns don’t support Democratic policies and leadership.

Mike Lee wins the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in Utah's 2022 primary election. The Associated Press called the race at 8:20 p.m. MDT.