Early results: Utah's special GOP congressional primary too close to call

• Edwards, who voted for Joe Biden in 2020 and is a vocal critic of former President Trump, had collected about 36.1% of the votes, while businessman Bruce Hough got 26%.
• Maloy dominated rural counties, including Garfield, Iron, Kane, Millard, Tooele and Washington, while Edwards held leads in Salt Lake and Davis counties.

What to watch: The GOP primary winner will advance to the special general election on Nov. 21.

• They will face state Sen. Kathleen Riebe, a Cottonwood Heights Democrat, for the safe Republican seat.

Catch up quick: In May, Stewart — who was elected to Congress in 2012 — announced plans to resign due to his wife's health concerns, triggering the special election. Stewart's last day in office is Sept. 15.

• In June, Stewart endorsed Maloy, who worked as chief legal counsel in his congressional office.

• Maloy won the GOP delegates' support at a nominating convention in June, beating out former Utah House Speaker Greg Hughes and other contenders.
• Edwards and Hough qualified to appear on the primary ballot through the signature-gathering process.

By the numbers: Edwards raised approximately $370,000 in individual campaign contributions, Federal Election Commission filings through Aug. 16 show.

• She also loaned her campaign $300,000.
• Maloy raised about $250,000 in individual contributions.