Colby Jenkins primary election case dismissed by Utah Supreme Court
Aug 13, 2024, 5:59 PM | Updated: 8:30 pm
FILE: Colby Jenkins at the 2nd Congressional district debate between Celeste Maloy in Salt Lake City on Monday, June 10, 2024. Colby Jenkins officially requested a recount with the Lieutenant Governor’s Office in the outcome of the 2nd Congressional District GOP race. (Scott G Winterton, Deseret News)
(Scott G Winterton, Deseret News)
SALT LAKE CITY — Colby Jenkins’ case, contesting the Republican primary election results in Utah’s Second Congressional District, has been dismissed by the Utah Supreme Court, according to the Lieutenant Governor’s Office.
Jenkins filed the lawsuit Tuesday, July 30, specifically challenging the certification of the election between himself and Rep. Celeste Maloy. He argued the state should count ballots that missed the postmark deadline for the primary.
According to the official Utah Supreme Court dismissal, Jenkins didn’t “adequately brief his constitutional challenges.” He claimed the state’s postmark deadline for mail-in ballots was unconstitutional.
The results of a recount, showing Congresswoman Celeste Maloy will represent Republicans on the ballot in November, will stand.
Jenkins responded to this ruling in an official statement, calling Tuesday “a sad day for Democracy.”
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“The Utah State Supreme Court’s decision means hundreds of properly cast votes will go uncounted,” he said. “This ruling undermines fundamental voting rights and sets a troubling precedent for future elections.”
He says he has contacted Congresswoman Maloy and congratulated her on her victory.
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