The first ever virtual Utah Republican state nominating convention was held over the weekend. Here are the people moving on in the race for the positions that effect central Utah.
Utah’s second congressional district covers Salt Lake City as well as the rural western and southern portions of Utah. For this district Chris Stewart won with 71.68% of the votes and will be challenged by Democratic candidate Kael Weston.
Utah’s fourth congressional district includes parts of Juab and Sanpete Counties. For this district Kim Coleman won with 54.55% of the votes and will be challenged by former NFL player Burgess Owens with 45.45% of the votes, KSL News Radio host Jay Mcfarland and non-profit CEO Trent Christensen who collected signatures.
In the senate, representing Utah, Ralph Okerlund is not running for re-election for district 24, which covers Juab, Piute, Sanpete, Sevier, Tooele and Wayne Counties. Derrin Owens won that vote for the GOP party with 66.67% of the votes.
In the house representing Utah, Steve Lund won the vote to represent district 58 with 61.02% of the vote. District 58 covers Juab and Sanpete counties.
In the race for attorney general Sean Reyes has been pushed into the GOP primary where he will face Utah County Attorney David Leavitt.
Primary elections in Utah are currently scheduled for Jun. 30 and general elections are scheduled for Nov. 3.












