Announcing the Democratic Nominee for CD2: Nathaniel Woodward

Written By Mason Hughes

May 25, 2024, Salt Lake City - Today, members of the Utah Democratic Party Central Committee selected the Democratic nominee for U.S. Congressional District 2 in a virtual, ranked choice vote.

After five rounds of instant runoff voting, the results from the final round of voting are as follows:

  • Benjamin Coffey - ELIMINATED

  • Charles Free - ELIMINATED

  • Randy Hopkins - ELIMINATED

  • Nathaniel Woodward - 22

  • Warren Wright - ELIMINATED

  • Garret Rushforth - 21

  • Darrell Curtis - ELIMINATED

As Nathaniel Woodward received over 50% of the vote in the final round, he is the Democratic nominee for Congressional District 2. 

“Congratulations to Nathaniel Woodward on his nomination,” UDP Chair Diane Lewis said. “Unlike the far-right extremists seeking the Republican nomination in CD2, we are confident that Nathaniel Woodward stands for Utah families.”

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For more information, contact Mason Hughes at press@utdem.org or +1 (801) 830-0645.

The Utah Democratic Party is the face and voice of Democrats in the State of Utah. We believe that Utahns deserve strong, competent leadership that puts the people and democracy first.

Mason Hughes
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