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Trump Issues Endorsements For Owens, Stewart Ahead Of Primary

Trump Issues Endorsements For Owens, Stewart Ahead Of Primary

(Undated) — Former President Donald Trump is endorsing two Utah congressional candidates ahead of today’s statewide Republican primary. Trump gave his blessing to Congressman Chris Stewart and Congressman Burgess Owens yesterday. Both congressmen are facing challengers but are expected to win their primary races. Trump gave his endorsement to Senator […]

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Republican Candidate For Congress Accuses Owens Of Ducking Debates

Republican Candidate For Congress Accuses Owens Of Ducking Debates

(Draper, UT) — A Republican making a primary challenge against Burgess Owens says the one-term congressman is avoiding debates. Fourth Congressional District candidate Jake Hunsaker spoke to reporters outside of the congressman’s campaign headquarters in Draper yesterday. He said that Owens is refusing to debate him and accused the state […]

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McDonald Announces Democratic Campaign To Unseat Owens

McDonald Announces Democratic Campaign To Unseat Owens

(Salt Lake City, UT) — A member of the Democratic National Committee will challenge Republican Congressman Burgess Owens for the Fourth District congressional seat. Darlene McDonald announced her campaign Saturday. McDonald is a community activist and published author who works in the tech industry. She says she’s running for Congress […]

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GOP Congressman recognizes Biden win, says sorry to liberals

GOP Congressman recognizes Biden win, says sorry to liberals

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Newly elected Republican Rep. Burgess Owens says he accepts Joe Biden’s win as president and has apologized for characterizing liberals in as Marxists and socialists.  Owens is a staunch supporter of former President Donald Trump and voted Jan. 6 to object to the certification of […]

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State Officials Urge President to Reconsider Suspension of Energy Leases on Federal Lands

State Officials Urge President to Reconsider Suspension of Energy Leases on Federal Lands

The Utah congressional delegation comprised of U.S. Senators Mitt Romney and Mike Lee, Representatives Chris Stewart, John Curtis, Burgess Owens, and Blake Moore, as well as state officials including Governor Spencer Cox, Lieutenant Governor Deidre Henderson, Attorney General Sean Reyes, Senate President Stuart Adams, and Speaker of the House Brad […]

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Republican Burgess Owens unseats Utah congressman McAdams

Republican Burgess Owens unseats Utah congressman McAdams

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Democratic U.S. Rep. Ben McAdams lost his bid to win re-election against former NFL player Burgess Owens. McAdams conceded in an online news conference Monday afternoon. The Associated Press determined Owens won in the closely watched race in the suburban Salt Lake City congressional district. […]

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Owens leads McAdams in tight race for U.S. House seat

Owens leads McAdams in tight race for U.S. House seat

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The hard-fought race for a congressional swing district in Utah remained too early to call on Thursday, with a about 2,300 votes separating the candidates and many left to count. Former NFL player Burgess Owens, a Black conservative supporter of President Donald Trump, lead in […]

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Race too early to call for Utah’s swing US House district

Race too early to call for Utah’s swing US House district

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The congressional race for a suburban Salt Lake City House district was too early to call Tuesday night, with many votes still uncounted. Democratic U.S. Rep. Ben McAdams has been running at a dead heat against Republican Burgess Owens, a former football player and frequent […]

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Utah Democrat defending his seat in close House race

Utah Democrat defending his seat in close House race

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The competitive race for a suburban Salt Lake City swing congressional district wraps up Tuesday as Democrats look to see if they can hold a seat flipped in deep-red Utah in 2018. Democratic U.S. Rep. Ben McAdams has been running at a dead heat against […]

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Conspiracy theory QAnon bubbles into tossup Utah House race

Conspiracy theory QAnon bubbles into tossup Utah House race

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The conspiracy theory QAnon this week bubbled into the forefront in a competitive race for a suburban Utah swing congressional district. It’s another sign of how the baseless theory has diffused into mainstream politics. Republican Burgess Owens has now come under scrutiny three times for […]

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