Three takeaways from congressional candidate Jake Hunsaker’s lonely primary debate

Republican incumbent Rep. Burgess Owens did not show up to the debate and has not committed to participating in a 4th Congressional District GOP-sponsored debate.

(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Jake Hunsaker answers questions next to an empty podium during a debate for the 4th Congressional District GOP primary on Wednesday, June 1, 2022. Hunsaker's opponent, Rep. Burgess Owens, declined to participate in the Utah Debate Commission-sponsored debate.

Three takeaways from congressional candidate Jake Hunsaker’s lonely primary debate

Republican incumbent Rep. Burgess Owens did not show up to the debate and has not committed to participating in a 4th Congressional District GOP-sponsored debate.

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