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Robert Newcomb
Robert Newcomb (Independent American Party of Utah) ran for election to the U.S. Senate to represent Utah. He lost in the Independent American Party of Utah convention on April 27, 2024.
Newcomb completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Robert Newcomb was born in Portland, Oregon. earned an associate degree from Utah Valley University in 2005 and a bachelor's degree from the University of Iowa in 2011. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1999 to 2003. His career experience includes working as an engineer.
Elections
2024
See also: United States Senate election in Utah, 2024
General election
General election for U.S. Senate Utah
John Curtis defeated Caroline Gleich, Carlton Bowen, and Laird Hamblin in the general election for U.S. Senate Utah on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | John Curtis (R) | 62.1 | 914,700 |
 | Caroline Gleich (D) | 31.5 | 464,515 | |
 | Carlton Bowen (Independent American Party of Utah) | 5.7 | 83,972 | |
 | Laird Hamblin (Unaffiliated) (Write-in) | 0.0 | 322 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.6 | 8,878 | ||
| Total votes: 1,472,387 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Caroline Gleich advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate Utah.
Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. Senate Utah
John Curtis defeated Trent Staggs, Brad R. Wilson, and Jason Walton in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate Utah on June 25, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | John Curtis | 48.7 | 206,094 |
 | Trent Staggs | 32.7 | 138,143 | |
 | Brad R. Wilson | 12.6 | 53,134 | |
 | Jason Walton | 6.1 | 25,604 | |
| Total votes: 422,975 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- JR Bird (R)
- Ty Jensen (R)
- Gabriel Lobo-Blanco (R)
- Clark White (R)
- Brent Hatch (R)
Independent American Party of Utah primary election
The Independent American Party of Utah primary election was canceled. Carlton Bowen advanced from the Independent American Party of Utah primary for U.S. Senate Utah.
Democratic convention
Democratic convention for U.S. Senate Utah
Caroline Gleich defeated Laird Hamblin and Archie Williams III in the Democratic convention for U.S. Senate Utah on April 27, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Caroline Gleich (D) | 92.5 | 795 |
| Laird Hamblin (D) | 5.6 | 48 | |
 | Archie Williams III (D) | 1.9 | 16 | |
| Total votes: 859 | |||
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Republican convention
Republican Convention for U.S. Senate Utah
The following candidates advanced in the ranked-choice voting election: Trent Staggs in round 4 . The results of Round are displayed below. To see the results of other rounds, use the dropdown menu above to select a round and the table will update.
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Total votes: 3,147 |
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Clark White (R)
Independent American Party of Utah convention
Independent American Party of Utah convention for U.S. Senate Utah
Carlton Bowen defeated Robert Newcomb in the Independent American Party of Utah convention for U.S. Senate Utah on April 27, 2024.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | | Carlton Bowen (Independent American Party of Utah) |
 | Robert Newcomb (Independent American Party of Utah) | |
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Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Newcomb in this election.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Robert Newcomb completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Newcomb's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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I was fortunate enough to interface with the highest-ranking representatives in the Navy/MC. I prided myself on solving urgent/critical operational needs in a high speed/precision environment.
I have worked asymmetric/tactical operations and I have worked in strategic organizations. I have lead organizations and teams of diverse people. I have collaborated with academia, industry, and Department of Defense organizations. I have seen first-hand the most significant problems within the DoD and understand the need to implement novel or innovative ideas to solve our post Covid/ post Generative AI world.
I feel I can empathize most with my constituents because I am not a politician, I devote my time to learning and fixing complex systems, and I a middle class politically conservative individual. A U.S. Senator (to me) should be able to represent his constituents because he is like them or can empathize with them. A Senator who represents Utah in the U.S. Senate should have a diverse background at the federal level - including an understanding of the threat China is and will be.- As an engineer I have spent my career fixing complex problems - SenatorNewcomb.com
- I have spent almost 10 years applying AI to complex systems. We need a candidate in the U.S. Senate who understands AI and can ensure innovation is not stifled.
- I understand the NACs, ESG, and the miseducation on global warming. With a civil engineering undergrad degree - I value the environment but absolutely see the truth mingled with the Al Gore environmental business.
On my website, I outline my position on topics related to foreign policy, artificial Intelligence, the economy, veteran issues, our Bill of Rights and how it is being severely eroded, Immigration, Utah issues - including federal managed lands, U.S. fentanyl epidemic, ESGs, NACs, Wokeism's attack on the 1st Amendment, and data rights.
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
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