Celeste Maloy, a former staffer for Rep. Chris Stewart (R-Utah) and supporter of former president Donald Trump, has narrowly won a special GOP primary that included a Trump critic who voted for Joe Biden in 2020.
in 2020 — though in her campaign for the special primary said she has been “extremely disappointed” with the Biden administration and regretted her vote.“While this chapter may be ending, the unity and commitment we’ve witnessed will continue to shape our future,” Edwards said in a social mediaUtah’s large 2nd Congressional District covers most of the rural southern and western parts of the state, and also includes Salt Lake City. Trump won the district in 2020 by nearly 17 points.
Maloy will face Democrat Kathleen Riebe in a Nov. 21 special general election. The winner will serve the remainder of Stewart’s term.because of his wife’s health concerns.
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