Utah Republican lawmaker clears the way for hand-picked successor in 2024 election

Rep. Tim Jimenez’s last-minute withdrawal leaves Nicholeen Peck, his chosen replacement, as the only Republican on the ballot in a deep-red Utah House district.

(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Rep. Tim Jimenez, R-Tooele, during the start of the 2024 legislative session at the Utah Capitol in Salt Lake City on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024. After registering for reelection, Jimenez announced he will no longer run in 2024, allowing his preferred successor to take the lead in the race.

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Utah Republican lawmaker clears the way for hand-picked successor in 2024 election

Rep. Tim Jimenez’s last-minute withdrawal leaves Nicholeen Peck, his chosen replacement, as the only Republican on the ballot in a deep-red Utah House district.

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