2020 Primary Election Update 7.6.20

2020 Primary Election Update

July 6, 2020

as of 4:00 p.m.

The election updates continue! At 3:00 this afternoon the state released approximately 25,000 additional votes in the Primary Elections. The races below reflect the most current vote counts. We will continue to update you as the numbers arrive in these races that are too close to call. Once these races have been settled we will send a complete election report.

Statewide Races

Governor: Former Speaker of the House Greg Hughes and Former Republican Party Chairman Thomas Wright have both conceded the election, leaving two candidates: Spencer Cox and Jon Huntsman Jr. (Republican Primary) - The most recent results have Spencer Cox leading Jon Huntsman by 9,309 votes, or 1.83%. 

Today the AP called the race for Spencer Cox.

TOO CLOSE TO CALL

Congressional Races

CD1: Bob Stevenson v. Blake Moore. With challengers Kerry Gibson and Katie Witt previously eliminated, Blake Moore currently holds a lead of 2,629 votes, or 2.13%. 

TOO CLOSE TO CALL

Utah Senate

Senator Wayne Harper maintains a lead over Karen Hyatt by 267 votes, or 2.18%.

TOO CLOSE TO CALL

Utah House

Representative Kevin Stratton is still in a fight to hold his seat against David Shallenberger where Representative Stratton leads by 54 votes or 0.64%. 

TOO CLOSE TO CALL

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