Burgess Owens ducks out of pre-primary debates

His primary opponent, Jake Hunsaker, says Owens is focused on his celebrity instead of doing his job.

(Chris Samuels | The Salt Lake Tribune) U.S. Rep. Burgess Owens speaks with delegates at the Utah Republican Party nominating convention, Saturday, April 23, 2022, in Sandy. The freshman congressman has so far declined to participate in debates prior to the June primary election.

Burgess Owens ducks out of pre-primary debates

His primary opponent, Jake Hunsaker, says Owens is focused on his celebrity instead of doing his job.

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