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Evan McMullin is the independent voice Utah needs in the U.S. Senate

(Rick Bowmer | AP) Evan McMullin speaks during a rally during his presidential campaign Friday, Oct. 21, 2016, in Draper.

(Rick Bowmer | AP) Evan McMullin speaks during a rally during his presidential campaign Friday, Oct. 21, 2016, in Draper.

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