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Democrat Joe Biden is projected to win the presidency with 306 electoral votes to 232 for Trump
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Washington County GOP Chairman Jimi Kestin wears an American flag face covering as he listens to instructions as Utah’s designated electors met in the board room at the Capitol to cast their ballots for president and vice president in Salt Lake City on Monday, Dec. 14, 2020. Utah’s six electoral votes went to President Donald Trump, who defeated Democrat Joe Biden in the popular vote in Utah 58% to 37%.
Steve Griffin, Deseret News
SALT LAKE CITY — A former Republican state lawmaker and congressional candidate had hoped to cast his Electoral College ballot for the next president of the United States.