Less than two months since Utahns voted in November, candidates can start declaring that they will try to gather signatures to get on the primary ballot. By the close of the first day of the filing period, 27 individuals signed up.
Among them? The state’s newly-elected Rep. John Curtis, R-Utah, who also collected signatures to run in last year’s special election to replace former Rep. Jason Chaffetz.
“I strive to continue to serve each and every one of my constituents while finding new ways to remain accessible,” Curtis wrote on Facebook about his decision. “I’m proud to represent Utah and the 3rd Congressional District, and I’m proud to launch our campaign to continue doing so in 2018.