Sen. Mike Lee defeated two Republican challengers seeking to deprive him of a third term in the U.S. Senate, but he now faces a steeper challenge in November from an independent candidate with Democratic backing.
with 64% of the vote reported, Mr. Lee was leading with 59% of the vote. Former GOP state Rep. Becky Edwards trailed with 33% and tech executive Ally Isom was in third place with 8%.
Mr. Lee now faces independent Evan McMullin in November in a race that some analysts believe could be more competitive than is typical in the deep red Beehive State.