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Celeste Maloy Secures GOP Nomination in Utah's 2nd District

Utah Supreme Court dismisses Colby Jenkins' bid to count late ballots, affirming Maloy's narrow victory by 176 votes.

Overview

  • Maloy, endorsed by Trump, wins Republican primary after recount and court ruling.
  • Jenkins' lawsuit to include late-postmarked ballots rejected by Utah Supreme Court.
  • Maloy's victory marks a rare win for Trump-backed candidates in Utah this cycle.
  • Jenkins congratulates Maloy but calls for changes in mail-in ballot procedures.
  • Maloy to face Democratic nominee Nathaniel Woodward in the November general election.