Utah GOP Primary Heads to Possible Recount as Maloy's Lead Narrows

Rep. Celeste Maloy holds a slim 0.2 percentage point lead over challenger Colby Jenkins, with final results pending a potential recount.

Maloy's lead stands at 214 votes out of over 107,000 cast, just above the recount threshold.
Jenkins' campaign cites ballot handling irregularities and plans to request a recount if margins remain tight.
The state canvass on July 22 will finalize vote counts, with a recount request deadline of July 29.
Maloy, backed by Trump, and Jenkins, endorsed by Sen. Mike Lee, both claim strong conservative credentials.
The winner will face Democrat Nathaniel Woodward in the November general election.