A relative moderate, Maloy faced a comparatively populist challenger in Lyman.

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Rep. Celeste Maloy, R-Utah, was projected to survive a primary challenge on Tuesday evening.

The Associated Press called the race for Maloy at 10:36 p.m., with 58% of precincts reporting. As of press time, Maloy led with 69.3% to former state Rep. Phil Lyman's 30.7%.

A relative moderate, Maloy faced a comparatively populist challenger in Lyman, though she was able to secure the endorsement of President Donald Trump on Monday, just ahead of the contest.

Ben Whedon is the Chief Political Correspondent for Just the News. Follow him on X.

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