AI attack ads fly in contentious Republican primary for ‘vulnerable’ Utah Senate president’s seat

By: Katie McKellar

Outlets: Utah News Dispatch

Published: June 15, 2026

Words: 3,018

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 2 days ago

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For the first time in the 16 years he’s held his seat, Senate President Stuart Adams — one the most powerful leaders of the Republican-controlled Utah Legislature — is facing a primary with not one, but two GOP challengers: Braden Hess and Stephanie Hollist.

The Adams-Hess-Hollist matchup is shaping up to be the most high-profile legislative contest in a long list of legislative races that voters will decide in the June 23 primary.

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