Rep. John Curtis calls Senate primary win a testament to Utah values over partisan labels

Rep. John Curtis reduced his Senate Republican primary win down to one thing: he’s normal.

A day after his victory, Curtis sat down with reporters and editors in the Deseret News newsroom to discuss the election and his plans for the senate. Curtis said he sees his win in Tuesday’s election as a sign his brand of Utah conservatism resonates with Beehive State voters.

Curtis pushed back on the national narrative about his race, saying his “lane” as a lawmaker is often stereotyped by national media who label GOP candidates as either MAGA or moderate.