Rep. John Curtis Wins Utah Republican Senate Primary

Rep. John Curtis has won the Utah Republican Senate primary, positioning him as the frontrunner to replace the retiring Sen. Mitt Romney. Curtis, who captured around 52% of the vote, will face Democratic nominee Caroline Gleich in the general election. His main rival, Riverton Mayor Trent Staggs, endorsed by former President Donald Trump, garnered 28% of the vote. Curtis is seen as a more moderate Republican and has served as a U.S. House representative since 2017. The primary also featured significant financial influence, with millions spent in support of Curtis and against Staggs. Gov. Spencer Cox also won his primary race, defeating state Rep. Phil Lyman.