Former Utah Rep. Chris Stewart announced his endorsement of Rep. John Curtis on Thursday in Curtis’ bid to replace Utah Sen. Mitt Romney.
Stewart and Curtis served together in Congress from 2017 to 2023, when Stewart resigned to spend more time with his wife who was suffering from health problems.
In a press release issued by the Curtis campaign, Stewart praised his former colleague’s leadership qualities.
“John Curtis is a proven leader who consistently puts the needs of Utahns first,” Stewart said. “I’ve had the privilege of working alongside John in Congress, and I can attest to his integrity, his work ethic, and his unwavering commitment to our state. He is simply one of the finest leaders I have ever known, and I’ve had the opportunity to work with some of the strongest leaders in our country.
He continued: “Utah needs a Senator who will fight for our values, and I know that John Curtis is the right person for the job. John will join with other conservative members of the Senate and work with President Trump — focusing on issues that are best for Utah.”