Breaking Down Utah's Primary Election Races

The races for Utah's primary elections are officially set. Host Jason Perry leads a discussion evaluating the top races voters will decide, and what those races say about the state of politics in the the Beehive State. Plus, new polling reveals Utahns concerns about major issues.

THE DEEPER DIVE:

• ️ Utah's Republican and Democratic Parties both held nominating conventions this past week. Our expert panel examines the outcomes and what the format of each meeting says about each party.
• Attendance at each event was high, but in each instance the number of delegates represents a small number of Utah's total population. We examine why many political insiders believe this system is still important and why some feel it leaves other viewpoints unrepresented.
• 1️⃣ In Utah's 1st Congressional District, four Democrats will face each other in the primary election. Liban Mohamed and Ben McAdams received the most votes at convention and will be joined by Nate Blouin and Michael Farrell who each gathered signatures. The winner of that primary will face Republican Riley Owen in November.
• 2️⃣ In Utah's 2nd Congressional District, sitting Congressman Blake Moore will face Utah Rep. Karianne Lisonbee (R-Clearfield) in the Republican primary. Lisonbee won at the convention, but M oore qualified through signature gathering. The winner of that primary will face Democrat Peter Crosby in November.
• 3️⃣ In Utah's 3rd Congressional District, sitting Congresswoman Celeste Maloy will face former Utah Rep. Phil Lyman (R-Blanding) in the Republican primary. Both received delegate support at the convention. The winner of that primary will face Democrat Kent Udell in November.

️ FEATURING:
• Maura Carabello – President, Exoro Group
• Rob Axson – Chairman, Utah Republican Party
• Eric Biggart – Executive Committee, Utah Democratic Party

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