Provo Mayor John Curtis on Monday delivered to the state Capitol more than double the necessary signatures to qualify for the Republican primary race for outgoing Rep. Jason Chaffetzâs coveted congressional seat. âThatâs a pretty big feat,â said Utah Elections Director Mark Thomas. Curtis, whoâs finishing his eighth year as mayor of the stateâs third largest city, submitted 15,525 signatures by the noon deadline with the help of volunteers and a paid professional company.