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Replace Senator Mike Lee and Don’t Wait Until Nov. to Make Your Voice Heard


In a recent Insider, Tom Stechschulte made a strong case for replacing Senator Mike Lee. I agree with him and have one further suggestion. Don’t just wait until November, 2022, to make your voice heard. The Republican primary on June 28th is your first opportunity to oust Senator Lee. It’ll be a lot easier to do it then because far fewer people vote in a primary election than in the general election.

Lee’s name will appear on the Republican primary ballot alongside several challengers. One of them, Becky Edwards, is a truly strong candidate. I like her because she’s smart, collaborative, and moderate. She served in the Utah Legislature for ten years and understands how government should work. I’d describe her as an old-fashioned Republican who actually listens to her constituents. Find out more about her at beckyforutah.com.

Evan McMullin will not appear on the Republican primary ballot, so you don’t need to choose between him and Becky.

As Mr. Stechschulte notes in his excellent letter, strengthening our democracy and rejecting extremism are pressing concerns in 2022. Take action by voting, first in the Republican primary on June 28th, and then in the November general election. With two opportunities to replace Lee, consider first voting for Becky Edwards in the Republican primary. If she wins, then you can choose between Edwards and McMullin in November. If she loses, then cast your vote for McMullin in November.

Joanne Slotnik, Torrey