Utah Republicans Campaign for 2028 Without Trump as Party Tests Post-Ballot Future
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Updated · NPR · Jun 23
Utah Republicans Campaign for 2028 Without Trump as Party Tests Post-Ballot Future
3 articles · Updated · NPR · Jun 23
Summary
Utah Republicans are running as conservatives without invoking Donald Trump, turning the state into an early test case for how the party may campaign in 2028.
2028 is driving that shift because Trump will not be on the ballot, forcing Republicans to decide what message, leadership style and coalition come next.
Utah offers a useful proving ground because its relationship with Trump has long been complicated, making it a natural place for Republicans to try a post-Trump pitch.
The experiment could shape a broader Republican roadmap if candidates elsewhere adopt Utah's model of emphasizing conservatism over direct Trump branding.