Coverage dated October 4, 2021

Evan McMullin launches bid for US Senate in Utah

Headline from The Hill

Evan McMullin, who launched an ill-fated third-party bid for president in 2016, announced Tuesday he will wage an independent challenge to Sen. Mike Lee (R) in Utah’s Senate race next year.

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Reports & sources

5 articles, oldest first.

  1. Fox News

    Utah independent Evan McMullin launches 2022 Senate bid (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Evan McMullin, a former CIA officer and longshot 2016 independent candidate for president, on Tuesday launched a campaign for the Senate in Utah, in an uphill attempt to oust conservative Sen. Mike Lee in the 2022 midterm elections.

  2. Politico

    Evan McMullin announces Utah Senate bid (opens Politico)

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    Politico's feed description

    The former independent presidential candidate is seeking to displace Republican Mike Lee.

  3. The Hill

    Evan McMullin launches bid for US Senate in Utah (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    Evan McMullin, who launched an ill-fated third-party bid for president in 2016, announced Tuesday he will wage an independent challenge to Sen. Mike Lee (R) in Utah’s Senate race next year.

  4. Hot Air

    Evan McMullin will mount an independent bid in Utah to oust Mike Lee (opens Hot Air)

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    The viability of a McMullin candidacy hinges on a few basic assumptions. 1. You can’t beat Lee for the Republican nomination. In my years covering politics, I’ve come to know Lee’s two leading Republi...

  5. Deseret News

    Former independent presidential candidate Evan McMullin sets his sights on Utah Sen. Mike Lee (opens Deseret News)

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    Deseret News's feed description

    Evan McMullin, a 2016 independent candidate for president, launched a U.S. Senate campaign Tuesday. McMullin will run as an independent against two-term Utah Republican Sen. Mike Lee.

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