"Utah Senate candidates scramble as Romney's exit shakes up the race"
TL;DR
Senator Mitt Romney of Utah has announced that he will not be running for a second term, opening up a Senate seat in Utah. This has sparked a potential mad dash among primary challengers to fill the seat. Some potential candidates include state House Speaker Brad Wilson and Riverton Mayor Trent Staggs, who have already begun lining up against Romney. Other candidates are expected to enter the race as well. The Senate race will be a test for the Utah Republican Party, as activists in the state lean conservative and were critical of Romney.
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