Host: Adam Gardiner

Discussing the results of the GOP primary race for Utah GovernorKSL at Night host Adam Gardiner begins the show by digging into the results of the primary race for Utah’s governor. Incumbent Spencer Cox is the presumptive GOP nominee, beating out Phil Lyman. While Lyman says he won’t concede, does that actually matter? Adam shares his thoughts.

Looking at the results of the U.S. Senate and Utah Attorney General races

Current representative for the 3rd District John Curtis appears to have won the nomination for the open United States Senate seat. We hear how Curtis plans to represent all Utahns. KSL at Night also takes a look at the primary race for Utah’s Attorney General, discussing how Derek Brown came to lead that race.

How did the three congressional primary races turn out?

Three out of four congressional districts in Utah had Republican primaries yesterday. In the 1st District, incumbent Blake Moore appears to have won. In the 3rd District, state Senator Mike Kennedy also looks to have won. But the 2nd District race between incumbent Celeste Maloy and newcomer Colby Jenkins is still too close to call. Adam discusses these races and compares them to the results at the state convention.

Examining the relationship between convention and signature-gathering candidates

Throughout this whole election cycle, there’s been a rather large discussion on the way candidates make it onto the ballot: through the convention/caucus system, or through gathering signatures. Each method has its pros and cons, and Adam — as someone who’s run for office before — understands both routes. He shares some thoughts and we hear from supporters and opponents of the convention/caucus system.