Mike Kennedy Wins Utah's 3rd District GOP Primary

Mike Kennedy secured the Republican nomination for Utah's 3rd Congressional District, making him the frontrunner for the House seat in November. Kennedy, a state senator and family physician, won with approximately 36-37% of the vote in a crowded primary, defeating opponents JR Bird, Case Lawrence, Stewart Peay, and John Dougall. The seat is being vacated by John Curtis, who is running for the U.S. Senate to replace retiring Sen. Mitt Romney. Kennedy's platform emphasizes border security, economic growth, and reducing national spending. He has been endorsed by Sen. Mike Lee but will face Democrat Glenn Wright in the general election. Kennedy's victory reflects the ongoing influence of pro-Trump candidates in the GOP, despite some opposition within the party.