special election

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.

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.

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.

Riebe beat two other Democratic candidates for the party’s nomination. She will face other 2nd Congressional District hopefuls in the upcoming November special election.

“I’m your girl,” Maloy quipped after delegates in Utah’s 2nd Congressional District cast their special convention votes at Delta High School.

Gov. Spencer Cox is calling for the Legislature to approve moving municipal election dates to accommodate a special election to replace Utah U.S. Rep. Chris Stewart.

The governor's announcement expedites the timeline prescribed by Utah law to ensure the six-term Republican’s seat doesn’t remain vacant for more than a few months. Stewart informed Cox that he plans to resign on Sept. 15.

The Utah Legislature changed the special election policy in 2020 after former Utah Republican Rep. Jason Chaffetz resigned from the U.S. House. Now, it’s considering changing it again.