Utah Rep. Celeste Maloy narrowly avoids defeat as challenger forces primary
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www.stgeorgeutah.com— SALT LAKE CITY — Utah’s newest member of Congress narrowly earned enough support from delegates to avoid losing her seat and will advance to the June primary election. Rep. Celeste Maloy, who is seeking her first full term in Congress, received 43.15% of the vote compared to 57.85% for challenger Colby Jenkins, a combat veteran. […]
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