Incumbent Celeste Maloy (R) and Colby Jenkins (R) are running in the Republican primary for Utah’s 2nd Congressional District on June 25, 2024.

Maloy was elected to the U.S. House in a 2023 special election following the resignation of Chris Stewart (R). She previously worked as counsel for Stewart’s office and as an attorney. Maloy says she will “fight to secure our border, finish the wall, fully fund our border patrol, and keep dangerous drugs like fentanyl out of our communities.” Maloy also says she would give Utah citizens “control over the land and resources they depend on to make a living” and reduce government spending and regulations that affect Utah residents. Additionally, she says she would support individuals’ “right to worship and practice their faith as they see fit.” Stewart and former U.S. Rep. Rob Bishop (R-Utah) have endorsed Maloy.

Jenkins served in the U.S. Army Special Forces and U.S. Army Reserve, and he was a counter-terrorism policy advisor to the Secretary of Defense and a senior legislative advisor in the Pentagon. Jenkins says he believes the primary job of the government is national security, that “securing our borders is vital for national strength,” and that he will “fulfill promises made to those who were willing to sacrifice all in its defense.” Jenkins says he would vote to protect citizens’ Second and Fourth Amendment rights. Jenkins says he is pro-life and that he would “advocate for the autonomy of states in regulating abortion” and oppose “the use of taxpayer funds for abortions within our state.” U.S. Sens. Mike Lee (R-Utah) and Rand Paul (R-Ky.) have endorsed Jenkins, as well as the House Freedom Fund.

In Utah, state parties hold conventions to determine who will appear on the party’s primary ballot. At the Republican convention on April 27, 2024, Jenkins defeated Maloy 56.8% to 43.2%. Any candidate with more than 40% of the vote advances to the primary. Candidates for the U.S. House can also gather 7,000 signatures to qualify. Before the convention, Maloy announced she would not gather signatures, while Jenkins said he would.

Brian Adams (D) advanced from the district’s Democratic convention unopposed, meaning the winner of the Republican primary will face him in the general election. As of May 17, 2024, The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter, Larry Sabato’s Crystal Ball, and Inside Elections with Nathan Gonzales rated the general election Solid/Safe Republican.