UPDATE: Maloy takes 0.3% lead over Edwards in Utah 2nd District primary

SALT LAKE CITY — The race to replace Rep. Chris Stewart in the U.S. Congress became slightly clearer Tuesday night as three candidates look to earn the Republican nomination in Utah’s Congressional District 2 and advance to the General Election in November.

Stewart announced his resignation in May during his sixth term and plans to be with his wife while she recovers from medical issues.

The winner of Tuesday’s primary election between former state lawmaker Becky Edwards, Utah GOP National Committeeman Bruce Hough and Celeste Maloy, who had Stewart’s endorsement, will fill the seat in Congress until the 2024 election.

The General Election is scheduled to be held Nov. 21. The Democratic Party has already selected Kathleen Riebe as their nominee for the General Election in this race

CURRENT PRIMARY ELECTION RESULTS (Updated: 10:35 p.m.)

• Celeste Maloy – 25,445 (37.3%)
• Becky Edwards – 24,935 (36.6%)
• Bruce Hough – 17,823 (26.1%)

Note: These numbers are not final. They include only the initial rounds of counted ballots from several counties. This article will be updated as more results come in. Live results can also be viewed here.

The results will be finalized when a “canvas” takes place two weeks after the election (Sep. 19).