Republican Party - Utah Political Watch

After a messy internal brawl, the Salt Lake County GOP sacks its vice chair

After months of infighting over a plan to endorse candidates in nonpartisan races, the Salt Lake County Republican Party ousted its vice chair, Sarah Montes, on Tuesday night in a

By Bryan Schott

/ 3 Jun 2026

After a messy internal brawl, the Salt Lake County GOP sacks its vice chair

The three reasons John Curtis is almost certain to run for governor in 2028

Curtis has a risk-free path, a billionaire donor, and the best name ID in the field

By Bryan Schott

/ 14 May 2026

The three reasons John Curtis is almost certain to run for governor in 2028

Utah GOP school board nominee quits race after dust-up with party officials over Facebook access

A Republican nominee for the Utah State Board of Education just dropped out and accused his own party of trying to sandbag his campaign. Party leaders say he’s confusing

By Bryan Schott

/ 12 May 2026

Utah GOP school board nominee quits race after dust-up with party officials over Facebook access

Karianne Lisonbee challenges Blake Moore to multiple debates. Moore has little reason to show up

Karianne Lisonbee beat Blake Moore at Saturday's Utah Republican convention, but she's still a decided underdog in the 2nd Congressional District primary race. Moore, a three-

By Bryan Schott

/ 1 May 2026

Karianne Lisonbee challenges Blake Moore to multiple debates. Moore has little reason to show up

Utah GOP-backed Prop. 4 repeal bid officially fails

$4.3 million dark money push fizzles

By Bryan Schott

/ 30 Apr 2026

Utah GOP-backed Prop. 4 repeal bid officially fails

Utah GOP candidate sues after falling three signatures short of reaching the primary. The case could put nearly a dozen candidates back on June's ballot

A Republican candidate who fell three signatures short of qualifying for Utah's June primary is suing Salt Lake County election officials, arguing there’s a provision in state

By Bryan Schott

/ 27 Apr 2026

Utah GOP candidate sues after falling three signatures short of reaching the primary. The case could put nearly a dozen candidates back on June's ballot

Utah GOP convention: Celeste Maloy and Phil Lyman head to a primary. Blake Moore survives on signatures

Follow along with live updates from the Utah GOP convention at Utah Valley University in Orem. Congressional District 3 The contest between Rep. Celeste Maloy and former state Rep. Phil

By Bryan Schott

/ 25 Apr 2026

Utah GOP convention: Celeste Maloy and Phil Lyman head to a primary. Blake Moore survives on signatures

Utah convention preview: It's grudge match Saturday in Utah politics

Utah's Republican and Democratic conventions are on tap Saturday—GOP delegates at Utah Valley University in Orem, Democrats at Jordan High School—and at least one powerful lawmaker

By Bryan Schott

/ 24 Apr 2026

Utah convention preview: It's grudge match Saturday in Utah politics

Maloy locks in Utah 3rd District ballot spot; pressure shifts to Lyman

Republican Celeste Maloy has secured a spot on Utah’s 3rd Congressional District June primary ballot, according to new signature totals released Tuesday afternoon. Maloy, who is seeking her second

By Bryan Schott

/ 21 Apr 2026

Maloy locks in Utah 3rd District ballot spot; pressure shifts to Lyman

Three takeaways from Utah GOP conventions: Lee's base cracks, Ivory catches a break, and more unopposed races

Three takeaways from Saturday's Republican conventions: Trevor Lee's convention loss exposes a structural weakness in his campaign; Ken Ivory avoids a primary, but the district’s

By Bryan Schott

/ 20 Apr 2026

Three takeaways from Utah GOP conventions: Lee's base cracks, Ivory catches a break, and more unopposed races

Bob Stevenson tops Trevor Lee at Davis GOP convention; Lee squeezes into June primary amid fraud claims

Lee was defeated by Bob Stevenson at the Davis County GOP convention on Saturday, but he won enough support to advance to the June primary

By Bryan Schott

/ 18 Apr 2026

Bob Stevenson tops Trevor Lee at Davis GOP convention; Lee squeezes into June primary amid fraud claims

Utah GOP's one-year purity rule takes down a congressional candidate

The Utah Republican Party’s new one-year party purity rule just knocked a congressional candidate out of the race—even as Salt Lake County Republicans decided the same rule

By Bryan Schott

/ 14 Apr 2026

Utah GOP's one-year purity rule takes down a congressional candidate