Colby Jenkins
Colby Jenkins (Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Utah's 2nd Congressional District. He was on the ballot in the Republican primary on June 25, 2024.[source]
Biography
Colby Jenkins was born in Roosevelt, Utah, and lives in St. George, Utah. Jenkins graduated from West Point. He served in the U.S. Army as an Army Special Forces Green Beret Colonel and in the Army National Guard and U.S. Army Reserve. His career experience includes working in the Pentagon as the senior civilian legislative strategic advisor to the vice-chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. He also taught as an adjunct professor at George Washington University’s Graduate School of Political Management. After that, Jenkins transitioned to a career in the tech industry, including working for Google.[1]
2024 battleground election
Ballotpedia identified the June 25, 2024 Republican primary as a battleground race. The summary below is from our coverage of this election, found here.
Incumbent Celeste Maloy (R) and Colby Jenkins (R) ran in the Republican primary for Utah's 2nd Congressional District on June 25, 2024. As of July 11, the race was too close to call. Maloy led with 50.10% of the vote to Jenkins' 49.90%.
In Utah, candidates can request a recount if the margin of victory is less than 0.25% of the total votes cast.[2] After counties certified their results on July 9, the margin between Maloy and Jenkins was 0.20%. Jenkins said he would request a recount following the statewide certification on July 22.[3] For more information, click here.
Maloy was elected to the U.S. House in a 2023 special election following the resignation of Chris Stewart (R). She previously worked as counsel for Stewart’s office and as an attorney.[4] Maloy said she would "fight to secure our border, finish the wall, fully fund our border patrol, and keep dangerous drugs like fentanyl out of our communities."[5] Maloy also said she would give Utah citizens "control over the land and resources they depend on to make a living" and reduce government spending and regulations that affect Utah residents.[5] Additionally, she said she would support individuals’ "right to worship and practice their faith as they see fit."[5] Stewart and former U.S. Rep. Rob Bishop (R-Utah) endorsed Maloy.[6]
Jenkins served in the U.S. Army Special Forces and U.S. Army Reserve, and he was a counter-terrorism policy advisor to the Secretary of Defense and a senior legislative advisor in the Pentagon.[7] Jenkins said he believes the primary job of the government is national security, that "securing our borders is vital for national strength," and that he would "fulfill promises made to those who were willing to sacrifice all in its defense."[8] Jenkins said he would vote to protect citizens’ Second and Fourth Amendment rights.[8] Jenkins said he is pro-life and that he would "advocate for the autonomy of states in regulating abortion" and oppose "the use of taxpayer funds for abortions within our state."[8] U.S. Sens. Mike Lee (R-Utah) and Rand Paul (R-Ky.) endorsed Jenkins, as well as the House Freedom Fund.[9]
In Utah, state parties hold conventions to determine who will appear on the party’s primary ballot. At the Republican convention on April 27, 2024, Jenkins defeated Maloy 56.8% to 43.2%. Any candidate who gets more than 40% of the vote advances to the primary.[10] Candidates for the U.S. House can also gather 7,000 signatures to qualify.[10] Before the convention, Maloy announced she would not gather signatures, while Jenkins said he would.[11][12]
Nathaniel Woodward (D) advanced from the Democratic primary unopposed after it was cancelled, meaning the winner of the Republican primary will face him in the general election. As of June 24, 2024, The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter, Larry Sabato's Crystal Ball, and Inside Elections with Nathan Gonzales rated the general election Solid/Safe Republican.
Elections
2024
See also: Utah's 2nd Congressional District election, 2024
Utah's 2nd Congressional District election, 2024 (June 25 Republican primary)
Utah's 2nd Congressional District election, 2024 (June 25 Democratic primary)
General election
The primary occurred on June 25, 2024. The general election will occur on November 5, 2024. Additional general election candidates will be added here following the primary.
General election for U.S. House Utah District 2
Nathaniel Woodward, Cassie Easley, and Tyler Murset are running in the general election for U.S. House Utah District 2 on November 5, 2024.
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Nathaniel Woodward advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Utah District 2.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Brian Adams (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Utah District 2
Incumbent Celeste Maloy and Colby Jenkins ran in the Republican primary for U.S. House Utah District 2 on June 25, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
 | Celeste Maloy | 50.1 | 53,748 | |
 | Colby Jenkins | 49.9 | 53,534 | |
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| Total votes: 107,282 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Ty Jensen (R)
Constitution primary election
The Constitution primary election was canceled. Cassie Easley advanced from the Constitution primary for U.S. House Utah District 2.
Democratic convention
Democratic convention for U.S. House Utah District 2
Brian Adams advanced from the Democratic convention for U.S. House Utah District 2 on April 27, 2024.
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Republican convention
Republican convention for U.S. House Utah District 2
Colby Jenkins and incumbent Celeste Maloy advanced from the Republican convention for U.S. House Utah District 2 on April 27, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Colby Jenkins (R) | 56.8 | 469 |
| ✔ | | Celeste Maloy (R) | 43.2 | 356 |
| Total votes: 825 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Ty Jensen (R)
Constitution convention
Constitution convention for U.S. House Utah District 2
Cassie Easley advanced from the Constitution convention for U.S. House Utah District 2 on April 13, 2024.
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Polls
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Election campaign finance
| Name | Party | Receipts* | Disbursements** | Cash on hand | Date |
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| Celeste Maloy | Republican Party | $1,407,798 | $1,240,909 | $166,890 | As of June 5, 2024 |
| Colby Jenkins | Republican Party | $378,603 | $296,401 | $82,202 | As of June 5, 2024 |
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Campaign themes
2024
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Campaign advertisements
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Campaign website
Jenkins’s campaign website stated the following:
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National Security Life Economy Joe Biden's spendthrift agenda is damaging our economy with reckless allocations. I'll champion fiscal responsibility in Washington, pushing for legislation that mandates a balanced budget before Congress gets paid. My focus is on revitalizing the job market, creating high-paying opportunities, and enhancing economic prospects for all Utahns. Border Securing our borders is vital for national strength and security. Biden's open-border policy poses a threat, allowing illegal immigrants, drugs, and criminals to flood our streets. We must finish the border wall, increase border patrol resources, and reinstate effective Trump-era policies to deter illegal crossings. Veterans As a veteran myself, I will fight to hold our nation accountable and fulfill promises made to those who were willing to sacrifice all in its defense. I will draw on my own experiences in receiving inefficient or substandard care and cut the bureaucracy. Our veterans deserve our nation’s best. Second Amendment Our Founders incorporated the Second Amendment into the Bill of Rights to guarantee the right to fight back against tyranny. We the people are the ultimate check on the federal government. In Congress, I will fight against the liberal gun-grabbers whose agendas only remove guns from law-abiding citizens while criminals remain armed. Education Parents should be heard and have a say in what their children learn at school. We must stop the mass indoctrination of students that is taking place in our public schools and restore power to parents. Critical race theory and woke initiatives are corrupting our kids and teaching them that our country is evil. I will fight against wasteful spending and instead support programs that allow students and families to decide which educational environment is best for them. Limited Government Our government, as the Founders intended, should protect citizens and preserve their rights. In Washington, I'll cut the bloated administrative state by reducing spending and eliminating taxes. I'll prioritize accountability in existing programs instead of endorsing new ones, addressing issues rather than adding more spending and bureaucracy. Joe Biden Under Joe Biden's leadership, the world is in turmoil. The U.S. is no longer seen as a deterrent, and adversaries exploit our wavering support for allies like Israel. The absence of U.S. leadership allows adversaries to form alliances, while Biden's personal corruption undermines the legitimacy of the White House. As your representative, I'll strive to restore law and order domestically and reinstate strong, unwavering U.S. leadership globally. One Nation Under God In the United States, belief in God is at a record low. We are in desperate need for a revival of faith and the conservative values that have made our country great. In Washington, I will fight for policies that protect our religious freedoms, promote strong families, and protect the sanctity of life. I will always be guided by my faith in God. Water Access The federal government has allowed Nevada's and California's water crises to become Utah’s. In Congress, I will push back against the red tape, illegal actions, and overbearing regulations that the federal government has put on our access to our waterways. Washington, DC should not have unchecked power over our waters and lands. I will fight to send power back to the state and local governments in Utah.[16] |
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| —Colby Jenkins’s campaign website (2024)[17] | ||
Campaign finance summary
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2024 Elections
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Footnotes
- ↑ Colby Jenkins for Congress, "Meet Colby," accessed March 9, 2024
- ↑ Deseret News, "Rep. Celeste Maloy’s lead continues to shrink in congressional race. Colby Jenkins hopes it’ll get close enough for a recount," June 28, 2024
- ↑ Deseret News, "Here’s how Utah’s 2nd Congressional District recount will work," July 10, 2024
- ↑ Celeste Maloy campaign website, "Meet Celeste," accessed May 17, 2024
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Celeste Maloy campaign website, "Issues," accessed May 17, 2024
- ↑ Celeste Maloy campaign website, "Supporters," accessed May 17, 2024
- ↑ Colby Jenkins campaign website, "About," accessed May 17, 2024
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 Colby Jenkins campaign website, "Issues," accessed May 17, 2024
- ↑ Colby Jenkins campaign website, "Endorsements," accessed May 17, 2024
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 Deseret News, "What to expect at the Utah GOP Convention," April 25, 2024
- ↑ '"Deseret News, "Colby Jenkins, endorsed by Sen. Mike Lee, beats Rep. Celeste Maloy at Utah GOP convention. But both advance to primary," April 27, 2024
- ↑ Vote Utah, "2024 Signature Gathering Candidates," accessed May 17, 2024
- ↑ OpenSecrets.org, "Outside Spending," accessed December 12, 2021
- ↑ OpenSecrets.org, "Total Outside Spending by Election Cycle, All Groups," accessed December 12, 2021
- ↑ National Review.com, "Why the Media Hate Super PACs," December 12, 2021
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Colby Jenkins for Congress, “Issues,” accessed March 9, 2024
