Three takeaways from Utah Senate debate as candidates look to replace Romney

Rep. John Curtis (R-UT) sought to argue why he is the best candidate to replace retiring Sen. Mitt Romney (R-UT) while facing attacks from his opponents on both sides.

The three candidates vying to win Utah’s open Senate seat being vacated by Romney met for a debate on Thursday night, with the stage featuring Curtis, Democrat Caroline Gleich, and Carlton Bowen, who is running as part of the Independent American Party of Utah. The debate touched on a number of issues throughout the night, including public lands, abortion rights, housing affordability, and more.