Why everyday Utahns are endorsing John Curtis

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Since 2017, U.S. Rep. John Curtis has been serving the people of Utah's 3rd Congressional District well. Now he wants to serve all of Utah by becoming the state's next U.S. senator.

"As a father and grandfather, I care deeply about Utah's future," Curtis said when he announced his candidacy earlier this year. "We need to get America back on track and as your senator, I will keep fighting reckless spending in both parties and work hard every day to make Utah an even better place."

Leaving the House of Representatives wasn't an easy decision. Initially, he had no intentions of running for Mitt Romney's vacant Senate seat and even said so in a Deseret News op-ed in October. But after several conversations with those closest to him, he soon realized that this was an opportunity to be of even greater service.

"I started thinking about things like, 'If I really cared about serving my district, could I actually be a better voice for them in the Senate than I am in the House?' And the answer to that is clearly yes," Curtis told the Deseret News in January.

To get there, Curtis will have to convince voters across the state and not just those in his district. So far, he's off to a good start.

What people say about Curtis

Since announcing his candidacy just a few short weeks ago, the endorsements for Curtis poured in from across the state. Among the reasons for supporting him, it's clear that Utahns respect Curtis for his integrity, his work ethic and his commitment to finding solutions to today's problems.

"We need more solutions-oriented legislators like John in Congress," Tom Moyer, principal engineer at Hunter Defense Technologies in Park City says. "I've spent time with him and with his staff, and I've seen how hard they work at bringing people together and finding solutions that work for everyone."

Others took note of Curtis' evident love for Utah and for the nation as a whole.

"John Curtis is one of the last politicians in D.C. who still believes in public service," Sophi Draayer, a law student at BYU's J. Reuben Clark Law School said. "He is dedicated and works until the job is done. He loves his city, his state, and especially his country."

Jennifer Miller, a delegate from Mapleton, shared, "Congressman Curtis's unwavering dedication to our community and his ability to craft innovative solutions make him a standout candidate for Senate. He consistently fights for our state's advancement, showcasing exceptional leadership and a commitment to addressing our needs."

One person praised his focus on key issues, including economic growth, fiscal conservatism and environmental stewardship. Another appreciated his ability to "work across the aisle for the common good of all."

"I love that John looks at issues as 'How can we fix this?' and is willing to work with anyone interested in solving the problem," JoyLynn Jeppson, an HR director from Heber City said. "He has served my congressional district with integrity. I know he will continue to serve the state of Utah with the same integrity as a U.S. Senator."

His track record speaks for itself

The endorsements Curtis has received so far are a reflection of the impressive track record he's built up over his years of public service.

Before serving in Congress, Curtis was the mayor of Provo, where he made budget cuts and improved services to help the city thrive.

"John left Provo with a 94% approval rating and the city was rated as one of the best run cities in the country," his campaign website states.

While in Congress, Curtis has fought for rural communities, protected farmers and ranchers from government overreach and helped create jobs by promoting small businesses.

And it's not just Utahns who are taking notice of his work. Recently, the Center for Effective Lawmaking named him one of the most effective Republicans in Congress. The Congressional Management Foundation also recognized him for outstanding achievement in the category of Constituent Accountability and Accessibility.

"As a Democracy Award winner, Rep. Curtis' office is clearly one of the best in Congress," Bradford Fitch, President and CEO of the Congressional Management Foundation said in a press release at the time.

"Rep. Curtis and his staff are to be congratulated for not only being a model for his colleagues in Congress, but for helping to restore trust and faith that our democratic institutions can work."

What he wants to accomplish

After spending time serving Utah in Congress, Curtis knows how to push back on the Biden administration's failed policies. He wants to cut reckless spending and get the country back on track financially.

Curtis has been to the country's southern border and knows what the illegal immigration problem is doing to America. He wants to allocate more resources to the southern states dealing with the border crisis and to solve the immigration problem.

Curtis is passionate about standing up to communist China's aggression toward America and has the experience to prove it. Because he voted to sanction Chinese leaders, China issued an arrest warrant for Curtis if he were to visit the nation.

Among his other issues, he wants to make America not just energy independent, but energy dominant. Additionally, he promises to continue to fight for and protect Utah's public lands from federal overreach.

Curtis is a pro-life, pro-second amendment, fiscal conservative who will work to cut spending. In the U.S. Senate, John Curtis will continue to work on these important issues and get things done for Utah.

Excitement is brewing

Utahns are ready for a leader who knows how to listen and get things done, and it's clear that they think Curtis is the man for the job. Hundreds of people have shown up at his kick-off events so far and the campaign is continuing to build momentum throughout the state.

To learn more about Curtis' campaign and how you can get involved, visit johncurtis.org.

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