Utah Senator John Curtis, who won Mitt Romney's seat in 2024, is drawing attention as a potential dealmaker in a narrowly divided Senate. The Deseret News profiles Curtis's bipartisan approach and his willingness to work across the aisle on issues like climate policy and immigration reform.

Curtis, a former Provo mayor and moderate Republican, has built relationships with Democrats while maintaining conservative credentials. His track record of finding common ground positions him as a key figure in legislative negotiations.

The piece explores how Curtis's Latter-day Saint faith informs his governance style, emphasizing collaboration and problem-solving over partisan conflict. As one of the most prominent Latter-day Saint voices in Washington following Romney's retirement, Curtis represents a continuation of Utah's tradition of pragmatic conservatism in the Senate.