Rep. Celeste Maloy holds razor-thin lead in GOP primary re-election bid

Rep. Celeste Maloy (R-Utah) holds a razor-thin lead in her re-election bid against GOP opponent Colby Jenkins in Utah's 2nd Congressional District primary, the latest unofficial results show .

By the numbers: As of Wednesday, Maloy led Jenkins, an Army veteran, by 295 votes in the Republican primary race that has yet to be called.

Why it matters : The results could potentially lead to a recount.

Between the lines: Candidates can request a recount if the margin is .25% or less, per the state's election law . Maloy is currently ahead by .28%.

State of play: That scenario is what Jenkins is hoping for, per the Deseret News .

• He defeated Maloy during April's GOP convention (57% to 43%) after receiving a surprise, high-profile endorsement from Sen. Mike Lee.
• Ahead of the GOP primary, former President Trump endorsed Maloy.

The big picture: Moderate Utah Republicans, including Rep. John Curtis and Gov. Spencer Cox , clinched victory in their GOP primary contests, despite poor performances at the convention.

Catch up quick: Maloy, a former congressional staffer, won a special election last year to replace her former boss Rep. Chris Stewart. She was elected last November, with nearly 57% of the vote .

• Jenkins was a political unknown before he was endorsed by Lee.

What we're watching: Rural voters will decide the race.

• Their support last year for Maloy, who has deep roots in Washington County, helped propel her to Congress.