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United Utah Party candidate eyes Ben McAdams’ seat

A children's book author from South Jordan is assembling a 2020 campaign to challenge U.S. Rep. Ben McAdams and — while she's at it — the entire two-party system.

In fact, the United Utah Party’s Jonia Broderick says she quite likes the incumbent Democrat and that her run in the 4th Congressional District is more about breaking the “duopoly” of party politics.

"My issue is with the party system, because no matter how good you are, ultimately, you end up having to abide by the rules of your tribe," Broderick, 56, said Monday in a phone interview.