Why is huntsman losing

By Bethany Rodgers. July 13, , p. Politics Lt. Spencer Cox takes a victory lap the day after his win in the Republican primary. In case you missed it. You might have to get past your neighbors first. Huntsman stepped down as governor in , less than a year into his second term, to become U. He was not able to do any of that. Tim Pawlenty, who also ran for president in and was unable to secure the GOP nomination for a third term as governor six years later.

Mitt Romney. The solution is either a run-off election among the top two vote-getters in a primary or returning to just the caucus and convention system to select candidates. This year, party delegates advanced Cox and Hughes to the primary ballot but Cox, Huntsman and Wright all also gathered voter signatures to secure a spot on the ballot. It could be being a thought leader.

As far as another run for elected office, Karpowitz said Huntsman could consider a U. Senate race, but likely only if fellow Republicans Romney or Sen. Start your day with the top stories you missed while you were sleeping. Cookie banner We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from.

By choosing I Accept , you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. In the crowded Utah primary field, Huntsman Jr. Huntsman Jr. The loss paints a picture of increasing partisanship in Utah, as Huntsman Jr.

Cox, who is further right than Huntsman Jr. In NJ-5, progressive and centrist Penn alumni vie for Democratic nomination. Progressive Penn grad defeats incumbent to represent West Philadelphia in Pa. The votes were submitted entirely by mail-in ballots and the final results were released on Monday. Shortly after, Abby, who left The View in January to join her father's gubernatorial campaign, posted a heartfelt message on Instagram along with a photo of her and her father.

Our family has grown so much through this experience, only falling more in love with this great state. Meghan McCain , Abby's friend and former co-host on The View , was among those who commented with a message of support. Love your family," she wrote with a pair of American flag and black heart emojis. He later became the ambassador to Russia while continuing to serve in President Donald Trump 's administration before resigning last October with the intention to run again for the Utah's highest-elected office.