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How bad do Utah Democrats want Mike Lee out? Bad enough to ditch their own nominee and back Evan McMullin instead

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The Utah Democratic Party saw no shortage of drama during its state convention on Saturday. A faction of delegates put forth a motion to opt against choosing a Democratic U.S. Senate nominee and instead back independent candidate Evan McMullin. Despite several failed maneuvers from Democratic candidate Kael Weston's supporters to block it from coming to a vote, the motion to back McMull in won with 782 votes to 594 votes.

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Washington Examiner

Utah Democrats nix candidate from ballot, back independent Evan McMullin for Senate

The Utah Democratic candidate vying to face incumbent Sen. Mike Lee won’t appear on the November ballot after state party delegates voted to back independent candidate Evan McMullin instead.

2 years ago·Washington, United States

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Deseret News

How bad do Utah Democrats want Mike Lee out? Bad enough to ditch their own nominee and back Evan McMullin instead

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.

2 years ago·Salt Lake City, United States

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KUTV

Utah Democrats vote to back independent Evan McMullin for U.S. Senate

In an unprecedented move in state history, Utah Democrats voted not to nominate a candidate for the U. S. Senate race and instead back independent candidate Evan McMullin, who hopes to unseat Republican Sen. Mike Lee in November. The plan to back McMullin received 57% of the votes at the party's convention Saturday, compared to a plan to endorse Democrat Kael Weston, which received 43%.

2 years ago·Salt Lake City, United States

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KUER

Utah Democrats bet on independent Evan McMullin in U.S. Senate race

Intraparty tensions over the Senate race were high during the Utah Democrats’ nominating convention Saturday.

2 years ago

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How bad do Utah Democrats want Mike Lee out? Bad enough to ditch their own nominee and back Evan McMullin instead

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Utah Democrats nix candidate from ballot, back independent Evan McMullin for Senate

Utah Democrats nix candidate from ballot, back independent Evan McMullin for Senate

How bad do Utah Democrats want Mike Lee out? Bad enough to ditch their own nominee and back Evan McMullin instead

How bad do Utah Democrats want Mike Lee out? Bad enough to ditch their own nominee and back Evan McMullin instead

Utah Democrats vote to back independent Evan McMullin for U.S. Senate

Utah Democrats vote to back independent Evan McMullin for U.S. Senate

Utah Democrats bet on independent Evan McMullin in U.S. Senate race

Utah Democrats bet on independent Evan McMullin in U.S. Senate race

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