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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.
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The winner of the Sept. 5 primary election will take on Democrat Kathleen Riebe and five additional candidates in the November general election.
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Some Republicans are casting doubt on their convention nominee Celeste Maloy. Meanwhile, Democrats say they’re working ahead.
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Maloy was victorious at the June 24 GOP special nominating convention but has faced questions about her candidacy.
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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.
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“I’m your girl,” Maloy quipped after delegates in Utah’s 2nd Congressional District cast their special convention votes at Delta High School.
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Utah lawmakers met for a special session on Wednesday to make changes to the 2023 election calendar, clearing the way for a special election to replace Rep. Chris Stewart in Congress this year.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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“My wife’s health concerns have made it necessary that I retire from Congress after an orderly transition can be ensured,” the representative of Utah’s 2nd Congressional District said in a statement.
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Utah voters have sent Reps. Blake Moore, Chris Stewart, John Curtis and Burgess Owens back to Washington, D.C. following a slow vote count during the Nov. 8, 2022 midterms.