In the race to replace Sen. Romney, Utah weighs a Trump loyalist and a climate-focused congressman

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

59% : Whether a candidate is backed by Trump "doesn't really matter to us," the couple agreed.
52% : He has tried to strike a balance, prioritizing preservation of those industries by praising a plan to extend the operational lives of major coal powered plants in his district and urging lawmakers to not to rule out fossil fuels as part of an affordable clean energy future.
34% : "Curtis is currently the longest-serving member of the House delegation for Utah, a rare Republican stronghold that has half-heartedly embraced Trump, whose brash style and comments about refugees and immigrants do not sit well with many members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
23% : Sign in You are logged in Switch accountsThe election will determine whether the state wants another moderate conservative like Romney -- U.S. Rep. John Curtis is considered the front-runner in the race -- or a farther-right candidate more willing to fall in line with Trump.
23% : As founder of the Conservative Climate Caucus on Capitol Hill, he has dedicated himself to teaching fellow Republicans about the consequences of climate change, pushing back against party leaders such as Trump who have falsely claimed it is a hoax and played down the effects of warming temperatures caused by fossil fuel emissions.

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