2022 United States Senate election in Utah

The 2022 United States Senate election in Utah will be held on November 8, 2022, to elect a member of the United States Senate to represent the State of Utah.

Republican primary[]

Candidates[]

Declared[]

Benjamin Davis^[1]
Becky Edwards, former state representative (2009–2018)^[2]
Ally Isom, business executive, former director of institutional messaging for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and former Deputy Chief of Staff and Communications Director to former Governor Gary Herbert^[3]
Tyrone Jensen, political podcaster, candidate for U.S. Senate in 2018 and Utah's 2nd congressional district in 2020^[1]^[4]
Mike Lee, incumbent U.S. Senator (2011–present)^[5]^[6]
Brendan Wright, area planning manager for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints^[7]^[8]

Republican candidates^[a]

Former state representative
Becky Edwards
from
Bountiful
Businesswoman
Ally Isom
from
Kaysville
Incumbent U.S. Senator
Mike Lee
from
Alpine

Potential[]

Henry Eyring, assistant professor of accounting at London School of Economics and grandson of Henry B. Eyring^[9]
Erin Rider, attorney^[10]
Thomas Wright, real estate broker, former chair of the Utah Republican Party (2011–2013) and candidate for Governor of Utah in 2020.^[8]

Endorsements[]

Mike Lee

Organizations

Club for Growth^[11]
FreedomWorks^[12]
Turning Point Action^[13]

Polling[]

Poll source	Date(s) administered	Sample size^[b]	Margin of error	Becky Edwards	Ally Isom	Mike Lee	Brendan Wright	Other	Undecided
Dan Jones & Associates	October 14–21, 2021	469 (LV)	± 4.5%	7%	2%	53%	–	6%	32%
OH Predictive Insights	August 2–8, 2021	337 (RV)	± 5.3%	3%	2%	45%	3%	–	48%
RMG Research	June 24–25, 2021	587 (LV)	± 4.0%	11%	–	47%	–	8%	33%

Democratic primary[]

Candidates[]

Declared[]

Allen Glines, community activist and writer^[8]
Nicholas Mitchell, scientist and business owner^[14]
Austin Searle, call center agent^[8]
Kael Weston, former U.S. State Department official and nominee for Utah's 2nd congressional district in 2020^[15]^[16]

Democratic candidates^[a]

Former U.S. State Department official
Kael Weston
from
Salt Lake City

Potential[]

Steve Schmidt, political commentator for MSNBC, founder of The Lincoln Project, and former Republican political strategist^[17]

Declined[]

Ben McAdams, former U.S. Representative for Utah's 4th congressional district (2019–2021)^[18]^[19] (endorsed McMullin)

Independents[]

Candidates[]

Declared[]

Evan Barlow, assistant professor at Weber State University^[20]
Evan McMullin, political activist, former CIA operations officer, and candidate for President of the United States in 2016^[21]

Independent candidates^[a]

Former CIA operations officer
Evan McMullin
from
Bountiful

Endorsements[]

Evan McMullin

U.S. Representatives

Adam Kinzinger, U.S. Representative for Illinois's 16th congressional district (2013–present) (Republican)^[22]
Ben McAdams, former U.S. Representative for Utah's 4th congressional district (2019–2021) and former Mayor of Salt Lake County (2013–2019) (Democratic)^[19]

State officials

Michael Steele, former Lieutenant Governor of Maryland (2003–2007) and former Chair of the Republican National Committee (2009–2011) (Republican)^[23]

Individuals

Richard Painter, former chief White House ethics lawyer (2005–2007) (Democratic)^[24]
Jonia Broderick, author and nominee for Utah's 4th congressional district in 2020 (United Utah)^[19]

Organizations

Renew America Movement^[25]

General election[]

Predictions[]

Source	Ranking	As of
The Cook Political Report^[26]	Solid R	November 19, 2021
Inside Elections^[27]	Solid R	January 7, 2022
Sabato's Crystal Ball^[28]	Safe R	November 3, 2021
RCP^[29]	Safe R	January 10, 2022

Hypothetical polling

with Mike Lee and Generic Opponent

Poll source	Date(s) administered	Sample size^[b]	Margin of error	Mike Lee (R)	Generic Opponent	Undecided
Dan Jones & Associates/Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce	February 28 – March 11, 2020	798 (LV)	± 3.47%	49%	40%^[c]	10%
Dan Jones & Associates/Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce	October 3–10, 2019	600 (LV)	± 4%	47%	41%^[c]	13%
Dan Jones & Associates/Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce	June 11 – July 1, 2019	801 (LV)	–	45%	44%^[c]	11%

Notes[]

^ ^a ^b ^c The images in this gallery are in the public domain or are otherwise free to use. This gallery should not be construed as a list of major or noteworthy candidates. If a candidate is not included in this gallery, it is only because there are no high-quality, copyright-free photographs of them available on the Internet.
^ ^a ^b Key:
A – all adults
RV – registered voters
LV – likely voters
V – unclear
^ ^a ^b ^c Listed as "Time to give someone new a chance to serve" (as opposed to "should be re-elected")

References[]

^ ^a ^b "US Senate candidate Becky Edwards visits Southern Utah during campaign to unseat Mike Lee". St George News. November 24, 2021.
^ "Edwards to challenge Lee for U.S. Senate seat". Fox 13 News. May 27, 2021. Archived from the original on May 27, 2021. Retrieved May 27, 2021.
^ "Meet Ally Isom, the latest Republican seeking to defeat Utah Sen. Mike Lee in 2022". The Salt Lake Tribune. Archived from the original on July 15, 2021. Retrieved July 15, 2021.
^ "Ty Jensen Pledges to Support Term Limits on Congress". U.S. Term Limits. November 10, 2021. Retrieved January 18, 2022.
^ Schott, Bryan (February 9, 2021). "In fundraising appeal, Sen. Mike Lee claims the anti-Trump Lincoln Project is gunning for him next year". The Salt Lake Tribune. Archived from the original on March 9, 2021. Retrieved March 14, 2021.
^ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on July 15, 2021. Retrieved February 24, 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
^ Richards, Connor (March 8, 2021). "Utah County Republican announces 2022 U.S. Senate run". Daily Herald. Archived from the original on March 16, 2021. Retrieved May 16, 2021. Brendan Wright, of Lehi, announced on Saturday, March 6 that he is running in 2022 for the U.S. Senate seat currently filled by Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah.
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d Schott, Bryan (April 5, 2021). "A way too early look at the 2022 U.S. Senate race in Utah and Sen. Mike Lee's possible challengers". The Salt Lake Tribune. Archived from the original on April 19, 2021. Retrieved May 16, 2021.
^ Webb, LaVarr (March 8, 2021). "Analysis: GOP hopefuls are testing the water against Mike Lee in 2022". Utah Policy. Archived from the original on March 8, 2021. Retrieved March 8, 2021.
^ Webb, LaVarr (March 12, 2021). "Opinion briefs: Senate race attracts a crowd . . . National monuments battle . . . federalism & minimum wage". Utah Policy. Archived from the original on March 14, 2021. Retrieved March 15, 2021.
^ "Club for Growth - PAC Endorsed Candidates". Club for Growth - PAC Endorsed Candidates. Retrieved January 28, 2022.
^ "FreedomWorks for America Endorses Mike Lee in the Utah U.S. Senate Race". www.freedomworksforamerica.org. August 17, 2021. Retrieved January 10, 2022.
^ "Turning Point Action". Turning Point Action - Endorsements. Retrieved January 28, 2022.
^ "He's Black. He's a returned missionary. He's LGBTQ. And he's challenging Utah Sen. Mike Lee". Desert News. October 6, 2021. Archived from the original on October 7, 2021. Retrieved October 7, 2021.
^ "These Senate seats are up for election in 2022". The Hill. January 21, 2022.
^ "Kael Weston: Utah's people and land deserve better protections". The Salt Lake Tribune. January 27, 2022.
^ "Founder of anti-Trump Lincoln Project registers as a Utah Democrat". The Salt Lake Tribune. Archived from the original on January 22, 2021. Retrieved January 25, 2021.
^ "Utah Rep. Ben McAdams warns Democrats not to move too far to the left". The Salt Lake Tribune. Archived from the original on January 21, 2021. Retrieved January 25, 2021.
^ ^a ^b ^c "Opinion: Why we support Evan McMullin for the U.S. Senate". Deseret News. November 7, 2021.
^ Vandenack, Tim (August 23, 2021). "Weber State professor launches U.S. Senate bid to unseat Lee". Standard-Examiner. Archived from the original on August 26, 2021. Retrieved September 15, 2021.
^ Forgey, Quint (October 5, 2021). "Evan McMullin announces Utah Senate bid". POLITICO. Archived from the original on October 5, 2021. Retrieved October 5, 2021.
^ "'The Rundown': Ken Ivory wants to return to the Utah Legislature". The Salt Lake Tribune. November 1, 2021.
^ Steele, Michael. "Run, Evan run! Compassionate, independent leadership anchored by service to others. #Democracy #RenewAmericaMovement". Twitter. Archived from the original on October 7, 2021. Retrieved October 6, 2021.
^ Painter, Richard. "Tired of all the partisanship in Washington? @EvanMcMullin is an independent running for U.S. Senate in Utah. He could make a big difference in Washington". Twitter. Archived from the original on October 7, 2021. Retrieved October 6, 2021.
^ "Anti-Trump Republicans endorsing vulnerable Democrats to prevent GOP takeover". The Hill. October 14, 2021.
^ "2022 Senate Race ratings". The Cook Political Report. Retrieved January 14, 2021.
^ "Senate ratings". Inside Elections. Retrieved January 18, 2021.
^ "2022 Senate". Sabato's Crystal Ball. Retrieved January 28, 2021.
^ "Battle for the Senate 2022". RCP. January 10, 2022.

External links[]

Official campaign websites

[disclaimer-9] The images in this gallery are in the public domain or are otherwise free to use. This gallery should not be construed as a list of major or noteworthy candidates. If a candidate is not included in this gallery, it is only because there are no high-quality, copyright-free photographs of them available on the Internet.

[Key-15] Key:
A – all adults
RV – registered voters
LV – likely voters
V – unclear

[someonenew-32] Listed as "Time to give someone new a chance to serve" (as opposed to "should be re-elected")

[ut-1] "US Senate candidate Becky Edwards visits Southern Utah during campaign to unseat Mike Lee". St George News. November 24, 2021.

[2] "Edwards to challenge Lee for U.S. Senate seat". Fox 13 News. May 27, 2021. Archived from the original on May 27, 2021. Retrieved May 27, 2021.

[3] "Meet Ally Isom, the latest Republican seeking to defeat Utah Sen. Mike Lee in 2022". The Salt Lake Tribune. Archived from the original on July 15, 2021. Retrieved July 15, 2021.

[4] "Ty Jensen Pledges to Support Term Limits on Congress". U.S. Term Limits. November 10, 2021. Retrieved January 18, 2022.

[leeConfirmed-5] Schott, Bryan (February 9, 2021). "In fundraising appeal, Sen. Mike Lee claims the anti-Trump Lincoln Project is gunning for him next year". The Salt Lake Tribune. Archived from the original on March 9, 2021. Retrieved March 14, 2021.

[6] "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on July 15, 2021. Retrieved February 24, 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)

[7] Richards, Connor (March 8, 2021). "Utah County Republican announces 2022 U.S. Senate run". Daily Herald. Archived from the original on March 16, 2021. Retrieved May 16, 2021. Brendan Wright, of Lehi, announced on Saturday, March 6 that he is running in 2022 for the U.S. Senate seat currently filled by Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah.

[SLT-8] Schott, Bryan (April 5, 2021). "A way too early look at the 2022 U.S. Senate race in Utah and Sen. Mike Lee's possible challengers". The Salt Lake Tribune. Archived from the original on April 19, 2021. Retrieved May 16, 2021.

[UTR1-10] Webb, LaVarr (March 8, 2021). "Analysis: GOP hopefuls are testing the water against Mike Lee in 2022". Utah Policy. Archived from the original on March 8, 2021. Retrieved March 8, 2021.

[11] Webb, LaVarr (March 12, 2021). "Opinion briefs: Senate race attracts a crowd . . . National monuments battle . . . federalism & minimum wage". Utah Policy. Archived from the original on March 14, 2021. Retrieved March 15, 2021.

[12] "Club for Growth - PAC Endorsed Candidates". Club for Growth - PAC Endorsed Candidates. Retrieved January 28, 2022.

[13] "FreedomWorks for America Endorses Mike Lee in the Utah U.S. Senate Race". www.freedomworksforamerica.org. August 17, 2021. Retrieved January 10, 2022.

[Turning_Point-14] "Turning Point Action". Turning Point Action - Endorsements. Retrieved January 28, 2022.

[16] "He's Black. He's a returned missionary. He's LGBTQ. And he's challenging Utah Sen. Mike Lee". Desert News. October 6, 2021. Archived from the original on October 7, 2021. Retrieved October 7, 2021.

[17] "These Senate seats are up for election in 2022". The Hill. January 21, 2022.

[18] "Kael Weston: Utah's people and land deserve better protections". The Salt Lake Tribune. January 27, 2022.

[19] "Founder of anti-Trump Lincoln Project registers as a Utah Democrat". The Salt Lake Tribune. Archived from the original on January 22, 2021. Retrieved January 25, 2021.

[20] "Utah Rep. Ben McAdams warns Democrats not to move too far to the left". The Salt Lake Tribune. Archived from the original on January 21, 2021. Retrieved January 25, 2021.

[benendorsement-21] "Opinion: Why we support Evan McMullin for the U.S. Senate". Deseret News. November 7, 2021.

[22] Vandenack, Tim (August 23, 2021). "Weber State professor launches U.S. Senate bid to unseat Lee". Standard-Examiner. Archived from the original on August 26, 2021. Retrieved September 15, 2021.

[05oct21_politico-23] Forgey, Quint (October 5, 2021). "Evan McMullin announces Utah Senate bid". POLITICO. Archived from the original on October 5, 2021. Retrieved October 5, 2021.

[24] "'The Rundown': Ken Ivory wants to return to the Utah Legislature". The Salt Lake Tribune. November 1, 2021.

[25] Steele, Michael. "Run, Evan run! Compassionate, independent leadership anchored by service to others. #Democracy #RenewAmericaMovement". Twitter. Archived from the original on October 7, 2021. Retrieved October 6, 2021.

[26] Painter, Richard. "Tired of all the partisanship in Washington? @EvanMcMullin is an independent running for U.S. Senate in Utah. He could make a big difference in Washington". Twitter. Archived from the original on October 7, 2021. Retrieved October 6, 2021.

[27] "Anti-Trump Republicans endorsing vulnerable Democrats to prevent GOP takeover". The Hill. October 14, 2021.

[Cook_PR-28] "2022 Senate Race ratings". The Cook Political Report. Retrieved January 14, 2021.

[Inside_Elections-29] "Senate ratings". Inside Elections. Retrieved January 18, 2021.

[Sabato's_Crystal_Ball-30] "2022 Senate". Sabato's Crystal Ball. Retrieved January 28, 2021.

[RCP-31] "Battle for the Senate 2022". RCP. January 10, 2022.

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