The Utah Republican primary to succeed retiring U.S. Sen. Mitt Romney (R-Utah) once featured 11 hopefuls. But after most failed to qualify for the ballot before the state’s GOP convention in April, voters will see four names on the June 25 ledger—including a long-shot boosted by former President Donald Trump’s endorsement.
Riverton Mayor Trent Staggs, who announced his candidacy nine months before Mr. Romney revealed in September 2023 that he’d not seek a second Senate term, was endorsed by the former president on April 28. Hours later, he notched two-thirds of the Republican convention vote to secure the party’s backing….