US EditionUtah congressional candidate contests election results in state Supreme Court as recount begins
- Colby Jenkins was 214 votes behind U.S. Rep. Celeste Maloy when counties certified results, qualifying for a recount under Utah law.
- Jenkins requested a recount and also filed a lawsuit regarding 1,171 disqualified ballots over late postmarking.
- Jenkins is suing Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson and clerks, claiming they neglected ballot delays. He aims to ensure all votes are counted.
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Tense Recount: Utah Candidate Challenges Primary Results in Supreme Court
Tense Recount: Utah Candidate Challenges Primary Results in Supreme Court The Republican challenger for Utah's 2nd District US House seat, Colby Jenkins, is taking legal action to contest the primary election results. He trails US Rep. Celeste Maloy by a narrow margin of 214 votes, putting the race within recount territory.Jenkins formally requested a recount and subsequently filed a lawsuit to count over 1,000 disqualified ballots. These ballo…
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Utah congressional candidate contests election results in state Supreme Court as recount begins
With a recount underway, the closely trailing Republican challenger for Utah's 2nd District U.S. House seat is contesting the primary election results in state Supreme Court in a last-ditch effort to recover enough disqualified ballots to overtake his opponent.
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