The Utah Republican primary to succeed retiring U.S. Sen. Mitt Romney (R-Utah) once featured 11 hopefuls. But after most failed to qualify for the ballot before the state’s GOP convention in April, voters will see four names on the June 25 ledger—including a long shot boosted by former President Donald Trump’s endorsement.
Riverton, Utah, Mayor Trent Staggs, who announced his candidacy nine months before Mr. Romney revealed in September 2023 that he’d not seek a second Senate term, was endorsed by the former president on April 28. Hours later, he notched two-thirds of the Republican convention vote to secure the party’s backing.
