What’s at stake in the Utah Republican Party’s nominating convention this Saturday

By: Katie McKellar

Outlets: Utah News Dispatch

Published: April 23, 2026

Words: 2,253

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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Utah Republicans running in congressional and multi-county state legislative races will vie for support from party delegates at the GOP’s state nominating convention Saturday. Some have already secured a spot on primary election ballots through signature gathering.
Congressional incumbents Reps. Celeste Maloy, Mike Kennedy and Blake Moore all face multiple challengers, and due to a redistricting lawsuit are running in new, deeper red districts.
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