There’s a Mormon Republican in Utah with Massachusetts connections running for elected office, and it’s not Mitt Romney.
Tanner Ainge, one of former Celtics player-turned-general manager Danny Ainge’s six children, is running for the soon-to-be vacated seat of Rep. Jason Chaffetz, who represents Utah’s third district in Congress.
Tanner Ainge (R) (@tannerainge) declared candidacy for the 3rd Congressional District. #utpol pic.twitter.com/D6IcqSwGXY
— Vote Utah (@ElectionsUtah) May 22, 2017
Chaffetz announced last week he will resign June 30. The state has scheduled a special election for the seat November 7, with a primary on August 15, coinciding with Utah’s municipal elections.