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His ‘Utah Way’ offered lessons for America. So did his primary defeat

By Deseret News · November 1, 2026 · 1 min read
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One of Utah’s most powerful lawmakers drove state investments in growth, deepened Utah’s international footprint and helped define the “Utah Way” on immigration, elections and LGBTQ rights during his tenure. Then, in June, he became one of America’s most prominent victims of voter angst over artificial intelligence infrastructure.

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