Bob Stevenson edges past Trevor Lee at convention, but both on GOP primary ballot

The primary battle between Utah Rep. Trevor Lee, R-Layton, and Davis County Commissioner Bob Stevenson in the House District 16 race — the focus of dramatic charges against the incumbent last week — now enters a potentially tumultuous homestretch. Stevenson mustered more support at the Davis County Republican Party convention on Saturday, 55% to 45% for Lee, a controversial firebrand seeking his third term. That's a big shift from party conventions in 2024 and 2022, when Lee garnered 73% and 64.1% backing, respectively, against his Republican foes from GOP stalwarts. Lee, though, is undeterred. The District 16 seat in Davis County covers part of Layton and areas abutting the city, and the ultimate GOP winner will face Democrat Abigail Treasure in November. "We're excited and ready to dominate the primary!" Lee told KSL.