Utah Sen. Mitt Romney announced Sept. 13 that he will not be seeking reelection in 2024. Citing his age and a need for change in the Senate, Romney affirmed what many young people have been saying for years: “it’s time for a new generation of leaders.” My initial thoughts about his departure from the Senate?.
Independent Evan McMullin, a former CIA officer, is running against Republican Senator Mike Lee in the closest race the state has seen in years - with a new poll having them just 5% apart.
During a bus tour stop in Utah in support of Sen. Michael Lee, Texas Senator Ted Cruz slammed Democrat-supported independent opponent Evan McMullin, dubbing him "McMuffin."
Group seeks a special meeting of party leaders to censure the Utah senator.
(Shawn Thew | Pool via AP) Some Utah Republican leaders want to hold a special meeting to vote on a censure of Sen. Mitt Romney for his impeachment vote, but it appears there s not enough support.
| March 13, 2021, 1:00 p.m.
A small group of Utah Republicans is pushing for the state party to censure Sen. Mitt Romney for his vote to convict former President Donald Trump in his second impeachment trial, but there appears to be little appetite for it.
Earlier this week, Larry Meyers, sent an email to members of the Utah GOP State Central Committee advocating for a special meeting to consider a number of items, including the proposed censure of Romney. The central committee acts as the governing body of the state party.