Career educator Dan Johnson has defeated businessman and former Cache County Councilmember Greg Merrill in the Republican primary election for House District 4. Johnson received 55% of the vote while Merrill received 45% of the vote,
Johnson and Merrill were running to replace Rep. Ed Redd who, in January, declared that he would not seek reelection because of medical issues. House District 4 represents Logan City.
Democrat Josh Brundage will face Republican Dan Johnson in November’s general election.
Overall, 27% of Cache County’s registered voters turned in their ballots.