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SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) -- For Utah’s caucus-convention system, it’s been a tough year, particularly for the dominant Republican Party.
Last month, a number of Republican signature-gathering candidates beat their caucus-nominated rivals in major primary races. This happened in the contests for governor, senate, and attorney general, where the signature-gatherers won by wide, comfortable margins.
In the race for governor, for instance, incumbent Gov. Spencer Cox beat state Sen. Phil Lyman (R-Blanding) by about 10 points. Cox was declared the projected winner on election night.
Yet, when Cox spoke at the chaotic Republican convention in April, he was greeted by a chorus of boos. In his speech, he seemed to question the efficacy of the convention process.
“I’m so proud to be welcomed here today the same way you have welcomed other Republican governors over the years,” Cox told the crowd. “Gov. Herbert got booed here and lost by 10 points, but then he won by 40 points in the Republican primary.”
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