Following the resignation of Representative Chris Stewart, a special election has been called for Utah’s 2nd congressional district, with Celeste Maloy, Chris Stewart’s legal counsel, winning an upset victory in the republican primary as democrats rallied behind state senator Kathleen Riebe. While Utah’s 2nd is broadly considered a safe republican seat, Maloy is seeking to capitalize on anti-Biden sentiments in order to overperform both Donald Trump and Chris Stewart, legitimizing the GOP’s hopes for a win in 2024, while Riebe is looking for a dramatic upset victory that will buck pollsters and pundits alike, silencing Biden’s critics on both the left and right.
Parties and Candidates:
Republican – Celeste Maloy
Democratic – Kathleen Riebe
Libertarian – Brad Green
Constitution – Cassie Easley
United Utah – January Walker
Independent – Perry Myers
Independent – Joseph Buchman