Utah candidates outside of the dominant Republican Party, or the Democratic Party, hope to carry the momentum started by Evan McMullin’s Senate campaign to future election wins.
After skipping debates during the primary election and earlier this month, Republican Rep. Burgess Owens has agreed to debate Democrat Darlene McDonald on Friday night.
Republican Rep. Burgess Owens pulled out of a debate earlier this citing issues with moderate. Democrat Darlene McDonald have now agreed to debate in Utah’s 4th Congressional District.
The Utah Democratic Party made an extraordinary decision on Saturday. A majority of delegates decided to not put forth a Democratic candidate to face off with Republican Sen. Mike Lee and instead back independent candidate Evan McMullin.