Jon Huntsman’s bid to return as Utah governor stalls: Poll

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Jon Huntsman’s campaign for a third term as Utah’s governor is stalling, according to a new poll.

Lt. Gov. Spencer Cox has a 7 percentage point lead on Huntsman ahead of the Republican primary set for June 30, 39% of the vote to Huntsman’s 32%, a UtahPolicy.com/KUTV 2 News survey released Monday found. Former Utah House Speaker Greg Hughes earns 23% support, and ex-Utah GOP Chairman Thomas Wright rounds out the field with 6%.

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