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2024 United States Senate election in Utah
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The 2024 United States Senate election in Utah was held on November 5, 2024, to elect a member of the United States Senate to represent the state of Utah. Republican congressman John Curtis won his first term in office, succeeding Republican incumbent Mitt Romney, who did not seek a second term.[1][2]
Despite finishing a distant second behind Riverton mayor Trent Staggs at the Utah Republican convention, Curtis won the Republican primary with 49% of the vote over Staggs and former state House speaker Brad Wilson. Democratic environmentalist Caroline Gleich won her party's nomination after receiving 93% of vote at the Utah Democratic convention. Democrats have not won a Senate election in Utah since 1970.
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Republican primary
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Candidates
Nominee
- John Curtis, U.S. representative from Utah's 3rd congressional district (2017–2025)[3]
Eliminated in primary
- Trent Staggs, mayor of Riverton (2018–present) and nominee for mayor of Salt Lake County in 2020[4]
- Jason Walton, pest control company owner[5]
- Brad Wilson, former Speaker of the Utah House of Representatives (2019–2023) from HD-15 (2011–2023)[6]
Eliminated at convention
- Jeremy Friedbaum, piano technician and perennial candidate[5]
- Brent Hatch, attorney, treasurer of the Federalist Society, and son of former U.S. Senator Orrin Hatch[7]
- Brian Jenkins, window cleaning contractor and perennial candidate[5]
- Carolyn Phippen, former advisor to U.S. Senator Mike Lee[8]
- Josh Randall, accountant and audit manager[9]
- Chandler Tanner, attorney[5]
- Clark White, supply chain manager[5]
Withdrawn
- Rod Bird, mayor of Roosevelt (ran for U.S. House)[10]
- Tyrone Jensen, political commentator and perennial candidate (ran for U.S. House)[5]
Declined
- Spencer Cox, Governor of Utah (2021–present) (ran for re-election, endorsed Wilson)[11]
- Greg Hughes, former Speaker of the Utah House of Representatives (2015–2018) from HD-51 (2003–2018), candidate for Governor of Utah in 2020, and candidate for Utah's 2nd congressional district in 2023[12]
- Carson Jorgensen, former chair of the Utah Republican Party (2021–2023) and candidate for Utah's 2nd congressional district in 2020[13] (ran for governor)[14]
- Robert O'Brien, former U.S. National Security Advisor (2019–2021)[15]
- Sean Reyes, Utah Attorney General (2013–2025)[16]
- Josh Romney, real estate executive and son of incumbent Mitt Romney[17]
- Mitt Romney, incumbent U.S. senator (2019–2025)[1]
- Chris Stewart, U.S. representative from Utah's 2nd congressional district (2013–2023)[18] (resigned from Congress, endorsed Curtis)[19]
Endorsements
John Curtis
U.S. representatives
- Blake Moore, UT-01 (2021–present)[20]
- Chris Stewart, UT-02 (2013–2023)[21]
Organizations
- American Conservation Coalition[22]
- American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC)[23] (previously endorsed Romney)
- BIPAC[24]
- ClearPath Action Fund[25]
- Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions[26]
- Republican Main Street Partnership PAC[27]
Political parties
Trent Staggs
Executive branch officials
- Richard Grenell, former U.S. Ambassador to Germany (2018–2020)[29]
- Mark Levin, Chief of Staff to the U.S. Attorney General (1988–1989)[30]
- Kash Patel, former chief of staff to the acting United States Secretary of Defense[31]
- Donald Trump, 45th President of the United States (2017–2021)[32]
U.S. Senators
- Rand Paul, U.S. Senator from Kentucky (2011–present)[33]
- Tommy Tuberville, U.S. Senator from Alabama (2021–present)[34]
Party leaders
- Harmeet Dhillon, Republican National Committeewoman for California (2016–present)[30]
Individuals
- Charlie Kirk, founder and executive director of Turning Point USA[30]
- Kari Lake, former KSAZ-TV news anchor and nominee for governor of Arizona in 2022[35]
- Vivek Ramaswamy, businessman and former 2024 presidential candidate[36]
- John Stockton, former Utah Jazz basketball player[37]
Political parties
Organizations
- Citizens United PVF[39]
- Senate Conservatives Fund[40]
- Turning Point Action[41]
- Republicans for National Renewal[42]
Labor unions
Brad Wilson
Statewide officials
- Spencer Cox, Governor of Utah (2021–present)[44]
State legislators
- 16 state senators, including senate president Stuart Adams[16]
- 47 state representatives[16]
Mitt Romney (declined to run)
U.S. Senators
- Steve Daines, U.S. Senator from Montana (2015–present)[45]
- Mitch McConnell, U.S. Senator from Kentucky (1985–present), Senate Minority Leader (2007–2015, 2021–2025), and former Senate Majority Leader (2015–2021)[45]
Organizations
American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC)[46] (switched endorsement to Curtis)
Declined to endorse
U.S. Senators
- Mitt Romney, incumbent U.S. Senator from Utah (2019–present)[47]
- Mike Lee, U.S. Senator from Utah (2011–present)[48]
Fundraising
Polling
Hypothetical polling
Convention results
Debate
Results

Curtis
- 40–50%
- 50–60%
- 60–70%
Staggs
- 40–50%
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Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Caroline Gleich, skier and mountaineer[60]
Eliminated at convention
Endorsements
Caroline Gleich
Fundraising
Results
Convention
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Independent American convention
Candidates
Nominee
- Carlton Bowen, former American Fork city councilor and nominee for U.S. Senate in 2000[5]
Eliminated at convention
- Robert Newcomb, engineer[5]
Fundraising
General election
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Post-primary endorsements
Caroline Gleich (D)
Organizations
John Curtis (R)
U.S. Senators
- Joe Manchin, U.S. senator from West Virginia (2010–present) (Independent; Democratic until 2024)[73]
- John Thune, Senate Minority Whip (2021–present) from South Dakota (2005–present)[74]
Organizations
Debates
Fundraising
Polling
Aggregate polls
Results
By congressional district
Curtis won all four congressional districts.[83]
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Notes
Partisan clients
- Poll sponsored by the Deseret News and the University of Utah
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References
External links
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