Republican Celeste Maloy Wins Utah's 2nd Congressional District Special Election

Utah United States of America
Maloy campaigned on improving security on the U.S.-Mexico border, reining in federal spending, protecting religious freedom, and putting Utah more in control of natural resources on its federal lands.
Maloy's campaign was successful in fundraising, bringing in almost $600,000 and spending more than three-quarters of that over the seven months leading up to the election.
Maloy secured 57.4% of the votes, while Democrat Kathleen Riebe received 33.7% and Libertarian Bradley Green got 2.7%.
Republican candidate Celeste Maloy won the 2023 special election for Utah's 2nd Congressional District.

In the 2023 special election for Utah's 2nd Congressional District, Republican candidate Celeste Maloy emerged victorious against Democrat Kathleen Riebe and Libertarian Bradley Green. The results were confirmed by The Associated Press, with Maloy securing 57.4% of the votes (77,120 votes), Riebe receiving 33.7% (45,352 votes), and Green getting 2.7% (3,572 votes). The total reported votes were 134,395. Maloy's victory was consistent across all counties.

Maloy, who served as the chief legal counsel for former U.S. Rep. Chris Stewart, campaigned on improving security on the U.S.-Mexico border, reining in federal spending, protecting religious freedom, and putting Utah more in control of natural resources on its federal lands. She also emphasized her rural southern Utah roots and support for former President Donald Trump. Maloy's campaign was successful in fundraising, bringing in almost $600,000 and spending more than three-quarters of that over the seven months leading up to the election.

On the other hand, her opponent, state Sen. Kathleen Riebe, a self-described moderate, argued the race was a pickup opportunity for Democrats and leaned on her experience as a school teacher. The election also covered municipal cities in the state, with incumbent Erin Mendenhall leading the mayoral race for Salt Lake City with 59% of the votes.


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    • The results by county varied, with Maloy winning the majority in all counties.
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    • As a candidate, Maloy emphasized her rural southern Utah roots and support for former President Donald Trump.
    • Her opponent, state Sen. Kathleen Riebe, a self-described moderate, argued the race was a pickup opportunity for Democrats and leaned on her experience as a school teacher.
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    • As a candidate, Maloy touted her roots growing up in rural southern Utah, of which the district covers a vast portion, and has leaned into her support of former President Donald Trump, arguing the numerous ongoing prosecutions against him are politically motivated.
      • Maloy, who served as Stewart's chief legal counsel in Congress, won a three-way primary election that month.
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        • The election also covered municipal cities in the state, with incumbent Erin Mendenhall leading the mayoral race for Salt Lake City with 59% of the votes.
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        • The article provides a comprehensive update on various election-related news from around the world.
        • It covers a range of topics including the Utah special election for Congress, Arizona county's rejection of a bid to hand-count all 2024 ballots, President Joe Biden's 81st birthday celebration, Argentina's president-elect's plans, and the assault on the leader of a Dutch far-right party.
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        • She campaigned on improving security on the U.S.-Mexico border, reining in federal spending, protecting religious freedom and putting Utah more in control of natural resources on its federal lands.
        • Maloy dominated Riebe in fundraising, bringing in almost $600,000 and spending more than three-quarters of that over the seven months leading up to the election.
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