United States Senate election in Utah, 2024 (June 25 Republican primary)
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Filing deadline: January 8, 2024 |
Primary: June 25, 2024 General: November 5, 2024 Pre-election incumbent: Mitt Romney (Republican) |
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Poll times: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Voting in Utah |
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John Curtis (R) won the Republican primary election for U.S. Senate in Utah on June 25, 2024. Curtis received 51.6% of the vote. Trent Staggs (R) finished in second with 28.8%, Brad Wilson (R) finished in third with 14.1%, and Jason Walton (R) finished in fourth with 6.1%. Incumbent U.S. Sen. Mitt Romney (R) announced he would not seek re-election, meaning the office was open.[1]
All four candidates attended a candidate forum where they highlighted their policies on the economy and taxes. Lisa Riley Roche of Deseret News said the candidates "largely remained agreeable even as they attempted to highlight their differences."[2] All four candidates supported continuing measures in the Tax Cut and Jobs Act signed into law by former President Donald Trump (R) that expired in 2024. When speaking on the national debt, Curtis said he voted against legislation Trump proposed that he believed would have increased the national debt. Staggs said Covid-19 spending and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act increased the national deficit. Wilson said his experience managing Utah's budget would benefit him in the Senate. Walton said he supported a balanced federal budget amendment.[2]
At the time of the primary, Curtis was a member of the U.S. House, representing Utah's 3rd Congressional District. Curtis’ campaign website said, "He believes that Utah families deserve to be heard and will continue to work hard every day to make Utah an even better place."[3][4] Curtis said he supported reducing government spending, increasing the country’s energy independence, securing the U.S.-Mexico border, pushing for a tariff on China, and ensuring the state government owns public land in Utah instead of the federal government.[3]
At the time of the primary, Staggs was the mayor of Riverton, Utah. Stagg's campaign website said he "is the only one in this race with a record of always standing up and fighting for his constituents by taking on the establishment through both words, and more importantly, action."[5] Staggs said he supported lowering taxes, reducing government spending and regulations, ensuring that the state government owns public land in Utah instead of the federal government, improving the country’s energy independence, and ensuring that liberal ideologies do not influence defense spending and education policies. Trump and the Utah Republican Party endorsed Staggs.[6]
Walton said, "I mentor Utahns as they pursue their American dream - the same dream career politicians treat with contempt. They send our money abroad while shortchanging our veterans at home. It’s not right. They’re letting drug cartels escort criminals and terrorists across our border. It’s time to stand up, so I’m running for the United States Senate."[7] Walton said he supported reducing federal regulations, promoting free trade, securing the U.S.-Mexico border, prioritizing the military with better training, equipment, and pay, and ending corruption in government.[8][9]
Wilson was a member of the Utah House of Representatives from 2011-2023 and was speaker from 2018-2023. Wilson said, "Our nation is at a crossroads. Our freedoms are under attack, and we need a conservative fighter with the guts to shatter the status quo and restore the values that have made our country great. Let’s take our country back, together."[10] Wilson said he supported lowering taxes on the middle class, reducing government spending, increasing parents’ roles in public education policies, securing the U.S.-Mexico border, and expanding gun ownership rights.[11]
As of April 7, 2024, Wilson raised $4.8 million in campaign finances, followed by Walton ($2.8 million), Curtis ($2.8 million), and Staggs ($986,729).
The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter, Inside Elections with Nathan L. Gonzales, and Larry J. Sabato’s Crystal Ball rate the U.S. Senate election in Utah as a solid or safe Republican race. These ratings indicate that the winner of the Republican primary will have a clear edge in the general election.
Walton and Wilson completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection Survey. Click here to read their responses.
This page focuses on Utah's United States Senate Republican primary. For more in-depth information on the state's Democratic primary and the general election, see the following pages:
- United States Senate election in Utah, 2024 (June 25 Democratic primary)
- United States Senate election in Utah, 2024
Candidates and election results
Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. Senate Utah
John Curtis defeated Trent Staggs, Brad R. Wilson, and Jason Walton in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate Utah on June 25, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | John Curtis | 48.7 | 206,094 | |
Trent Staggs | 32.7 | 138,143 | ||
Brad R. Wilson | 12.6 | 53,134 | ||
Jason Walton | 6.1 | 25,604 |
Total votes: 422,975 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Chandler Tanner (R)
- Brian Jenkins (R)
- JR Bird (R)
- Ty Jensen (R)
- Gabriel Lobo-Blanco (R)
- Clark White (R)
- Brent Hatch (R)
Voting information
- See also: Voting in Utah
Candidate comparison
Candidate profiles
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Party: Republican Party
Incumbent: No
Political Office:
- United States House of Representatives, Utah District 3 (Assumed office: 2017)
- Mayor of Provo, Utah (2010-2017)
Biography: John Curtis received a bachelor's degree from Brigham Young University. Curtis' professional experience included working as a sales representative for Citizen Watch Company, lead buyer for Brazil International, regional manager for O.C. Tanner Company, and chief operating officer for Action Target.
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Sources: John Curtis U.S. Senate, "Home," accessed May 9, 2024;John Curtis U.S. Senate, "Issues," accessed May 9, 2024;Youtube, "Securing our Border and Protecting Utah," accessed March 21, 2024;Youtube, "Commitment to Utah's Values and Fiscal Responsibility," April 23, 2024 ; Linkedin, "John Curtis," accessed May 9, 2024
This information was current as of the candidate's run for U.S. Senate Utah in 2024.
Party: Republican Party
Incumbent: No
Political Office: None
Submitted Biography: "Trent Staggs has served the Riverton community for the last 10 years – four on the city council, six as mayor. As mayor, Trent has taken a business-oriented approach to government, lowering taxes while increasing services for residents. Not only has he refused to raise property taxes, Trent has cut those taxes and saved over $10 million. He’s a proven leader and fiscal conservative. He has been consistently pro-liberty during the COVID lockdowns, has protected the unborn, and pushed back on “woke” policies like ESG and filth in schools. He is a full-time entrepreneur and business owner with more than 20 years of experience managing successful Fortune 500 companies to small- and medium-sized enterprises. Most recently, Trent served on the board of directors of a company that he helped take public on the NASDAQ in 2022. Trent was raised in a traditional Utah in a family with nine siblings. He went to elementary school in Orem, high school in South Jordan, the University of Utah, and BYU, where he earned his MBA. He served a mission for his church in Tahiti. Trent and his wife, Alisha, have been married since 2007. They have two kids and two dogs. "
This information was current as of the candidate's run for U.S. Senate Utah in 2024.
Party: Republican Party
Incumbent: No
Political Office: None
Submitted Biography: "In 1996, Walton graduated from Brigham Young University with a bachelor’s degree in Accounting and shortly afterward, in 1998, he started his first business. Today, Walton owns 35 businesses in 19 states, including 3 in Utah. He continually coaches business leaders across industries to new heights of success. As Jason scales his business, he is proud to create jobs, teach principle-centered living, and make the world a better place. Jason’s primary focus in business has always been on being the vehicle to improve the quality of life for its employees, their families and the customers it serves. Walton’s vast business experience over 30 years has earned him a reputation as an innovative entrepreneur, champion of small businesses, and servant leader. As a cornerstone of the Utah community, for the past 12 years, Walton has contributed personal time and resources to Best Buddies of Utah. He has also been involved with the Utah chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. In addition, for the past 15 winters, Walton has led the hundreds of Utahns he mentors in the collection of thousands of coats for local Utah homeless charities. As a concerned citizen and candidate for the U.S. Senate, Walton believes in personal responsibility, individual freedom, and returning to core Constitutional principles. Known for his unparalleled work ethic, Walton will tirelessly work for his constituents, giving them an honest, clear voice while fighting for what’s right."
This information was current as of the candidate's run for U.S. Senate Utah in 2024.
Party: Republican Party
Incumbent: No
Political Office:
- Utah House of Representatives, District 15 (2011-2023)
Biography: Brad Wilson received a bachelor's degree from Weber State University. Wilson's professional experience included working as the chief executive officer of Newtown Development.
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Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey responses
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Survey responses from candidates in this race
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|Trent Staggs (R)
Safer families
Stronger economy
Jason Walton (R)
Jason Walton wants more border security and to build a wall. He encourages legal immigration, but terrorists and criminals are taking advantage of America’s weak border security, and unless fixed, it spells disaster for our nation’s future.
Jason Walton believes America should be out of the United Nations. He supports a strong national defense and defense budgets that prioritize the needs of troops, training, equipment, and veterans over giving money to our enemies.
Trent Staggs (R)
Jason Walton (R)
Trent Staggs (R)
Jason Walton (R)
Trent Staggs (R)
My priorities in office have included:
Increasing community participation Lower taxes and fees Responsible, balanced development Improve transportation flow and options Revitalizing the old downtown Keeping water quality high, prices low
Improve broadband infrastructureJason Walton (R)
Trent Staggs (R)
If our children are going to grow up with the same opportunities we had, we need leaders who are committed to the conservative principles of smaller government, safer families, and stronger economy.
Trent Staggs (R)
Trent Staggs (R)
Trent Staggs (R)
Schools have gone from centers of education to woke indoctrination centers for our children. Once-great cities have become crime-ridden fiefdoms, our military’s standing has been diminished, our border is under siege, and our treasury is $32 trillion in debt.
If the leaders who’ve put America on this course are not replaced, the only conceivable destination is ruin.Trent Staggs (R)
Trent Staggs (R)
Trent Staggs (R)
Campaign advertisements
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Endorsements
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Election competitiveness
Polls
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Race ratings
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- Safe and Solid ratings indicate that one party has a clear edge and the race is not competitive.
- Likely ratings indicate that one party has a clear edge, but an upset is possible.
- Lean ratings indicate that one party has a small edge, but the race is competitive.[14]
- Toss-up ratings indicate that neither party has an advantage.
Race ratings are informed by a number of factors, including polling, candidate quality, and election result history in the race's district or state.[15][16][17]
Race ratings: U.S. Senate election in Utah, 2024 | |||||||||
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Race tracker | Race ratings | ||||||||
September 10, 2024 | September 3, 2024 | August 27, 2024 | August 20, 2024 | ||||||
The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter | Solid Republican | Solid Republican | Solid Republican | Solid Republican | |||||
Decision Desk HQ and The Hill | Safe Republican | Safe Republican | Safe Republican | Safe Republican | |||||
Inside Elections with Nathan L. Gonzales | Solid Republican | Solid Republican | Solid Republican | Solid Republican | |||||
Larry J. Sabato's Crystal Ball | Safe Republican | Safe Republican | Safe Republican | Safe Republican | |||||
Note: Ballotpedia reviews external race ratings every week throughout the election season and posts weekly updates even if the media outlets have not revised their ratings during that week. |
Election spending
Campaign finance
Name | Party | Receipts* | Disbursements** | Cash on hand | Date |
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John Curtis | Republican Party | $4,497,486 | $4,058,071 | $826,255 | As of June 30, 2024 |
Trent Staggs | Republican Party | $1,386,618 | $1,309,433 | $77,185 | As of June 30, 2024 |
Jason Walton | Republican Party | $2,887,060 | $2,770,120 | $116,939 | As of June 30, 2024 |
Brad R. Wilson | Republican Party | $5,036,647 | $4,637,964 | $398,683 | As of June 30, 2024 |
Source: Federal Elections Commission, "Campaign finance data," 2024. This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* According to the FEC, "Receipts are anything of value (money, goods, services or property) received by a political committee." |
Satellite spending
- See also: Satellite spending
Satellite spending describes political spending not controlled by candidates or their campaigns; that is, any political expenditures made by groups or individuals that are not directly affiliated with a candidate. This includes spending by political party committees, super PACs, trade associations, and 501(c)(4) nonprofit groups.[18][19][20]
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Election Analysis
Click the tabs below to view information about demographics, past elections, and partisan control of the state.
- Presidential elections - Information about presidential elections in the state.
- Statewide elections - Information about recent U.S. Senate and gubernatorial elections in the state.
- State partisanship - The partisan makeup of the state's congressional delegation and state government.
- Demographics - Information about the state's demographics and how they compare to the country as a whole.
Cook PVI by congressional district
Cook Political Report's Partisan Voter Index for Utah, 2024 | |||
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District | Incumbent | Party | PVI |
Utah's 1st | Blake Moore | Republican | R+12 |
Utah's 2nd | Celeste Maloy | Republican | R+11 |
Utah's 3rd | John Curtis | Republican | R+13 |
Utah's 4th | Burgess Owens | Republican | R+16 |
2020 presidential results by 2024 congressional district lines
2020 presidential results in congressional districts based on 2024 district lines, Utah[21] | ||||
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District | Joe Biden | Donald Trump | ||
Utah's 1st | 37.9% | 57.8% | ||
Utah's 2nd | 39.5% | 56.7% | ||
Utah's 3rd | 38.3% | 57.5% | ||
Utah's 4th | 34.8% | 60.7% |
2012-2020
How a state's counties vote in a presidential election and the size of those counties can provide additional insights into election outcomes at other levels of government including statewide and congressional races. Below, four categories are used to describe each county's voting pattern over the 2012, 2016, and 2020 presidential elections: Solid, Trending, Battleground, and New. Click [show] on the table below for examples:
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Status | 2012 | 2016 | 2020 | ||||
Solid Democratic | D | D | D | ||||
Trending Democratic | R | D | D | ||||
Battleground Democratic | D | R | D | ||||
New Democratic | R | R | D | ||||
Republican | |||||||
Status | 2012 | 2016 | 2020 | ||||
Solid Republican | R | R | R | ||||
Trending Republican | D | R | R | ||||
Battleground Republican | R | D | R | ||||
New Republican | D | D | R |
Following the 2020 presidential election, 62.2% of Utahns lived in one of the state's 26 Solid Republican counties, which voted for the Republican presidential candidate in every election from 2012 to 2020, and 37.5% lived in one of two Trending Democratic counties: Salt Lake and Summit. Overall, Utah was Solid Republican, having voted for Mitt Romney (R) in 2012, Donald Trump (R) in 2016, and Donald Trump (R) in 2020. Use the table below to view the total number of each type of county in Utah following the 2020 election as well as the overall percentage of the state population located in each county type.
Utah county-level statistics, 2020 | |||||||
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Solid Republican | 26 | 62.2% | |||||
Trending Democratic | 2 | 37.5% | |||||
New Democratic | 1 | 0.3% | |||||
Total voted Democratic | 3 | 37.8% | |||||
Total voted Republican | 26 | 62.2% |
Historical voting trends
Utah presidential election results (1900-2020)
- 7 Democratic wins
- 24 Republican wins
Year | 1900 | 1904 | 1908 | 1912 | 1916 | 1920 | 1924 | 1928 | 1932 | 1936 | 1940 | 1944 | 1948 | 1952 | 1956 | 1960 | 1964 | 1968 | 1972 | 1976 | 1980 | 1984 | 1988 | 1992 | 1996 | 2000 | 2004 | 2008 | 2012 | 2016 | 2020 |
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Winning Party | R | R | R | R | D | R | R | R | D | D | D | D | D | R | R | R | D | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R |
This section details the results of the five most recent U.S. Senate and gubernatorial elections held in the state.
U.S. Senate elections
- See also: List of United States Senators from Utah
The table below details the vote in the five most recent U.S. Senate races in Utah.
U.S. Senate election results in Utah | ||
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Race | Winner | Runner up |
2022 | 53.2% | 42.7% (Independent) |
2018 | 62.6% | 30.9% |
2016 | 68.1% | 27.1% |
2012 | 65.3% | 30.0% |
2010 | 61.6% | 32.8% |
Average | 62.7 | 32.9 |
Gubernatorial elections
- See also: Governor of Utah
The table below details the vote in the five most recent gubernatorial elections in Utah.
Gubernatorial election results in Utah | ||
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Race | Winner | Runner up |
2020 | 63.0% | 30.3% |
2016 | 66.7% | 28.7% |
2012 | 68.4% | 27.6% |
2010 | 77.6% | 19.7% |
2008 | 57.7% | 41.3% |
Average | 66.7 | 29.5 |
- See also: Party control of Utah state government
Congressional delegation
The table below displays the partisan composition of Utah's congressional delegation as of May 2024.
Congressional Partisan Breakdown from Utah | |||
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Party | U.S. Senate | U.S. House | Total |
Democratic | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Republican | 2 | 4 | 6 |
Independent | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Vacancies | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Total | 2 | 4 | 6 |
State executive
The table below displays the officeholders in Utah's top three state executive offices as of May 2024.
State executive officials in Utah, May 2024 | |
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Office | Officeholder |
Governor | Spencer Cox |
Lieutenant Governor | Deidre Henderson |
Attorney General | Sean D. Reyes |
State legislature
Utah State Senate
Party | As of February 2024 | |
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Democratic Party | 6 | |
Republican Party | 23 | |
Other | 0 | |
Vacancies | 0 | |
Total | 29 |
Utah House of Representatives
Party | As of February 2024 | |
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Democratic Party | 14 | |
Republican Party | 60 | |
Other | 0 | |
Vacancies | 1 | |
Total | 75 |
Trifecta control
The table below shows the state's trifecta status from 1992 until 2024.
Utah Party Control: 1992-2024
No Democratic trifectas • Thirty-three years of Republican trifectas
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Year | 92 | 93 | 94 | 95 | 96 | 97 | 98 | 99 | 00 | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | 07 | 08 | 09 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 |
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Governor | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R |
Senate | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R |
House | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R |
The table below details demographic data in Utah and compares it to the broader United States as of 2022.
Demographic Data for Utah | ||
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Utah | Vereinigte Staaten | |
Population | 3,271,616 | 331,449,281 |
Land area (sq mi) | 82,595 | 3,531,905 |
Race and ethnicity** | ||
White | 82.4% | 65.9% |
Black/African American | 1.1% | 12.5% |
Asian | 2.4% | 5.8% |
Native American | 1% | 0.8% |
Pacific Islander | 0.9% | 0.2% |
Two or more | 6.8% | 8.8% |
Hispanic/Latino | 14.6% | 18.7% |
Bildung | ||
High school graduation rate | 93.2% | 89.1% |
College graduation rate | 36.1% | 34.3% |
Income | ||
Median household income | $86,833 | $75,149 |
Persons below poverty level | 5.7% | 8.8% |
Source: population provided by U.S. Census Bureau, "Decennial Census" (2020). Other figures provided by U.S. Census Bureau, "American Community Survey" (5-year estimates 2017-2022). | ||
**Note: Percentages for race and ethnicity may add up to more than 100 percent because respondents may report more than one race and the Hispanic/Latino ethnicity may be selected in conjunction with any race. Read more about race and ethnicity in the census here. |
Election context
Ballot access
The table below details filing requirements for U.S. Senate candidates in Utah in the 2024 election cycle. For additional information on candidate ballot access requirements in Utah, click here.
Filing requirements for U.S. Senate candidates, 2024 | ||||||
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State | Office | Party | Signatures required | Filing fee | Filing deadline | Source |
Utah | U.S. Senate | Ballot-qualified party | 28,000 | $1,355.00 | 1/8/2024 | Source |
Utah | U.S. Senate | Unaffiliated | 1,000 | $1,355.00 | 6/18/2024 | Source |
Election history
The section below details election results for this state's U.S. Senate elections dating back to 2016.
2022
General election
General election for U.S. Senate Utah
The following candidates ran in the general election for U.S. Senate Utah on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Mike Lee (R) | 53.2 | 571,974 | |
Evan McMullin (Independent) | 42.7 | 459,958 | ||
James Arthur Hansen (L) | 3.0 | 31,784 | ||
Tommy Williams (Independent American Party of Utah) | 1.1 | 12,103 | ||
Laird Hamblin (Independent) (Write-in) | 0.0 | 152 | ||
Michael Seguin (Independent) (Write-in) | 0.0 | 60 | ||
Abe Korb (Independent) (Write-in) | 0.0 | 37 |
Total votes: 1,076,068 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Allen Glines (D)
- Austin Searle (D)
- Nick Mitchell (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. Senate Utah
Incumbent Mike Lee defeated Becky Edwards and Ally Isom in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate Utah on June 28, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Mike Lee | 61.9 | 258,089 | |
Becky Edwards | 29.7 | 123,617 | ||
Ally Isom | 8.4 | 34,997 |
Total votes: 416,703 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Ty Jensen (R)
- Benjamin Davis (R)
- Brendan Wright (R)
- Laird Hamblin (R)
Libertarian primary election
The Libertarian primary election was canceled. James Arthur Hansen advanced from the Libertarian primary for U.S. Senate Utah.
Democratic convention
Democratic convention for U.S. Senate Utah
No candidate advanced from the convention.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
Kael Weston (D) | 43.2 | 594 | ||
Other/Write-in votes | 56.8 | 782 |
Vote totals may be incomplete for this race. | ||||
Total votes: 1,376 | ||||
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Republican convention
Republican convention for U.S. Senate Utah
The following candidates ran in the Republican convention for U.S. Senate Utah on April 23, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Mike Lee (R) | 70.7 | 2,621 | |
Becky Edwards (R) | 11.8 | 436 | ||
Ally Isom (R) | 9.7 | 358 | ||
Jeremy Friedbaum (R) | 3.6 | 132 | ||
Evan Barlow (R) | 2.0 | 75 | ||
Loy Arlan Brunson (R) | 1.9 | 71 | ||
Laird Hamblin (R) | 0.3 | 12 |
Total votes: 3,705 | ||||
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Constitution convention
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Alton Anderson (Constitution Party)
Independent American Party of Utah convention
Independent American Party of Utah convention for U.S. Senate Utah
Tommy Williams advanced from the Independent American Party of Utah convention for U.S. Senate Utah on April 23, 2022.
Candidate | ||
✔ | Tommy Williams (Independent American Party of Utah) |
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Libertarian convention
Libertarian convention for U.S. Senate Utah
James Arthur Hansen defeated Lucky Bovo in the Libertarian convention for U.S. Senate Utah on April 9, 2022.
Candidate | ||
Lucky Bovo (L) | ||
✔ | James Arthur Hansen (L) |
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2018
General election
General election for U.S. Senate Utah
Mitt Romney defeated Jenny Wilson, Timothy Noel Aalders, Craig Bowden, and Reed McCandless in the general election for U.S. Senate Utah on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Mitt Romney (R) | 62.6 | 665,215 | |
Jenny Wilson (D) | 30.9 | 328,541 | ||
Timothy Noel Aalders (Constitution Party) | 2.7 | 28,774 | ||
Craig Bowden (L) | 2.6 | 27,607 | ||
Reed McCandless (Independent American Party) | 1.2 | 12,708 | ||
Other/Write-in votes | 0.0 | 52 |
Total votes: 1,062,897 | ||||
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2016
Heading into the election, Ballotpedia rated Utah's U.S. Senate race as safely Republican. Incumbent Mike Lee (R) defeated Misty Snow (D), Stoney Fonua (Independent American), and Bill Barron (Independent) in the general election on November 8, 2016. Lee faced no primary challenger, while Snow defeated Jonathan Swinton to win the Democratic nomination. The primaries took place on June 28, 2016. Jade Tuan Quoc Vo (D) was eliminated at the party convention on April 23, 2016.[22][23]
Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Mike Lee Incumbent | 68.1% | 760,220 | |
Democratic | Misty Snow | 27.1% | 301,858 | |
Independent American | Stoney Fonua | 2.5% | 27,339 | |
Independent | Bill Barron | 2.3% | 26,166 | |
Total Votes | 1,115,583 | |||
Source: Utah Secretary of State |
Candidate | Vote % | Votes | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Misty Snow | 59.4% | 28,928 | ||
Jonathan Swinton | 40.6% | 19,774 | ||
Total Votes | 48,702 | |||
Source: Utah Lieutenant Governor |
2024 battleground elections
- See also: Battlegrounds
This is a battleground election. Other 2024 battleground elections include:
- Clerk of supreme judicial court election in Suffolk County, Massachusetts (September 3, 2024 Democratic Primary)
- Michigan House of Representatives elections, 2024
- North Carolina State Senate elections, 2024
See also
- United States Senate election in Utah, 2024 (June 25 Democratic primary)
- United States Senate election in Utah, 2024
- United States Senate Democratic Party primaries, 2024
- United States Senate Republican Party primaries, 2024
- United States Senate elections, 2024
- U.S. Senate battlegrounds, 2024
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ The Washington Post, "Mitt Romney says he will not seek a second term in the Senate," September 13, 2023
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Deseret News, Utah GOP Senate candidates want Trump tax cuts extended," May 10, 2024
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 John Curtis U.S. Senate, "Home," accessed May 12, 2024
- ↑ John Curtis U.S. Senate, "Issues," accessed May 12, 2024
- ↑ Staggs U.S. Senate, "Proven Fighter," accessed May 13, 2024
- ↑ Deseret News, "Trump’s kingmaker status is being put to the test with his Utah Senate endorsement," May 9, 2024
- ↑ Walton for Senate, "Take a Stand for Patriotism, Security, Prosperity," accessed May 13, 2024
- ↑ Walton U.S. Senate, "Issues," accessed May 12, 2024
- ↑ Walton U.S. Senate, "Utah Values," accessed May 12, 2024
- ↑ Elect Brad Wilson, "Tested. Trusted. Utah Conservative" accessed May 12, 2024
- ↑ Elect Brad Wilson, "A Proven Conservative," accessed May 12, 2024
- ↑ For more information on the difference between margins of error and credibility intervals, see explanations from the American Association for Public Opinion Research and Ipsos.
- ↑ Pew Research Center, "5 key things to know about the margin of error in election polls," September 8, 2016
- ↑ Inside Elections also uses Tilt ratings to indicate an even smaller advantage and greater competitiveness.
- ↑ Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Nathan Gonzalez," April 19, 2018
- ↑ Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Kyle Kondik," April 19, 2018
- ↑ Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Charlie Cook," April 22, 2018
- ↑ OpenSecrets.org, "Outside Spending," accessed December 12, 2021
- ↑ OpenSecrets.org, "Total Outside Spending by Election Cycle, All Groups," accessed December 12, 2021
- ↑ National Review.com, "Why the Media Hate Super PACs," December 12, 2021
- ↑ Daily Kos, "Daily Kos Elections' presidential results by congressional district for 2020, 2016, and 2012," accessed December 15, 2023
- ↑ Utah Secretary of State, "2016 Candidate Filings," accessed March 19, 2016
- ↑ Politico, "Utah," June 28, 2016
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