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More Candidates File To Run For Second District Congressional Seat

More Candidates File To Run For Second District Congressional Seat

(Salt Lake City, UT) — More candidates are entering a special election for the Utah congressional seat currently held by Republican Chris Stewart. At least eleven candidates have filed paperwork so far, with several more expected to do so before tomorrow’s five o’clock deadline. The legislature will also meet for […]

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Timeline Scheduled To Fill Stewart’s Seat

Timeline Scheduled To Fill Stewart’s Seat

(Salt Lake City, UT) — Elections are now scheduled to replace the lawmaker who represents most of southern Utah. Governor Spencer Cox’s office announced last week there will be primary elections to fill Representative Chris Stewart’s seat on September 5th, which will then be followed by a general election on […]

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Candidates Begin Entering Race For Congressman Stewart’s Seat

Candidates Begin Entering Race For Congressman Stewart’s Seat

(Salt Lake City, UT) — Multiple candidates are filing paperwork to enter the upcoming special election for the Second District congressional seat. Former Utah House Speaker Greg Hughes, former U.S. Senate candidate Becky Edwards and current GOP national committee member Bruce Hough have entered the race for the Republican nomination. […]

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Stewart Submits Resignation, Governor Sets Timeline For Special Election

Stewart Submits Resignation, Governor Sets Timeline For Special Election

(Salt Lake City, UT) — Utah Representative Chris Stewart says he will step down from his Second District congressional seat on September 15th. Stewart submitted a formal resignation letter to Governor Cox yesterday, saying his time in Congress has been one of the great honors of his life. Governor Cox […]

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Governor Cox Considering Special Session Over Stewart’s Resignation

Governor Cox Considering Special Session Over Stewart’s Resignation

(Salt Lake City, UT) — Governor Cox could call the Utah Legislature into a special session to deal with the upcoming resignation of Congressman Chris Stewart. The governor said yesterday that he wants to make sure any vacancy created by Stewart’s resignation is filled as quickly as possible. The legislature […]

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Multiple Candidates Considering Run Following Stewart’s Resignation

Multiple Candidates Considering Run Following Stewart’s Resignation

(Salt Lake City, UT) — A number of candidates are reportedly considering a run to replace Congressman Chris Stewart after he officially announced his resignation yesterday. The chair of the Utah Republican Party says he knows of at least 13 people who are thinking about running. Former GOP Senate candidate […]

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Stewart’s Resignation Could Reduce GOP Majority Until Special Election

Stewart’s Resignation Could Reduce GOP Majority Until Special Election

The resignation of Utah Congressman Chris Stewart could create additional problems for the already thin Republican majority on the House of Representatives. The Salt Lake Tribune reported yesterday that Stewart was planning to step down because of his wife’s ongoing health issues. Governor Cox has seven days after Stewart’s resignation […]

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Rep. Stewart Plans To Resign

Rep. Stewart Plans To Resign

(Salt Lake City, UT) — Utah Representative Chris Stewart is planning to resign from Congress. That’s according to a new report from The Salt Lake Tribute, which says his resignation could come as early as this week. Stewart was first elected into the U.S. House of Representatives in 2012 and […]

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Governor Cox Reaffirms U.S., Utah Support For Ukraine After Call With Zelensky

(Salt Lake City, UT) — Governor Spencer Cox is reaffirming Utah’s and America’s support for Ukraine in its war against invading Russian forces. Cox talked about that after he and other members of the National Governors Association met virtually with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Utah Congressman Chris […]

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Stewart To Introduce Bill To Ban Social Media Accounts For Children

Stewart To Introduce Bill To Ban Social Media Accounts For Children

(Washington, DC) — A Utah congressman is promising to introduce a bill that will keep children under 16-years-old from having social media accounts. Republican Congressman Chris Stewart tells that his bill is designed to target depression, isolation and other harmful effects caused by social media. The bill would reportedly include […]

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