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Republican Rep Burgess Owens to Retire from Congress
The former NFL player and Trump supporter will complete his current term before stepping away from elected office.

Utah Redistricting Challenge Fails, Giving Democrats Edge
Federal court rejects Republican effort to block new congressional map ahead of 2026 midterms
Federal panel denies bid to overturn Utah's court-ordered congressional map
Ruling leaves no time for additional litigation before 2026 elections, unless lawmakers move deadline again
Recent news
Feb. 24, 2026
Federal Judges Reject GOP Appeal of Utah Congressional Map
Three-judge panel upholds new district boundaries in the state
Feb. 24, 2026
Federal court declines to block Utah's new congressional map
Panel of federal judges rejects request to stop map from being used in 2026 midterm elections
Feb. 24, 2026
Federal Court Allows New Utah Congressional Map Favoring Democrats
The redrawn district boundaries could flip a Republican-held House seat in the 2026 midterms.
Feb. 24, 2026
Federal Court Rejects GOP Effort to Block Utah House Map Favoring Democrats
The ruling marks the second setback for Republicans in recent days over the new congressional districts.
Feb. 23, 2026
Federal Judges Reject GOP Effort to Block New Utah Congressional Seat
The new district is expected to lean Democratic, dealing a blow to Republicans' efforts to maintain control.
Feb. 23, 2026
Federal Court Clears Way for Utah's New Congressional Map
Ruling allows court-ordered map to take effect before 2026 midterm elections
Feb. 21, 2026
Utah Supreme Court Upholds New Congressional Map, Boosting Democrats' Chances in 2024 Election
Ruling dismisses appeal from Republican lawmakers, solidifying a map that increases potential for Democrats to gain a U.S. House seat in a traditionally Republican state.
Feb. 21, 2026
Utah's Supreme Court Upholds Congressional Map With Democratic-Leaning District
Ruling rejects appeal by Republican lawmakers to overturn the new district boundaries.
Feb. 21, 2026
Utah's Supreme Court Rejects Appeal to Overturn Congressional Map with Democratic-Leaning District
The court's decision leaves in place a map that gives Democrats a stronger chance to flip a Republican-held U.S. House seat in the state.
Feb. 21, 2026
Utah's Supreme Court Upholds Congressional Map with Democratic-Leaning District
Ruling rejects appeal by Republican lawmakers to overturn the new district boundaries
Feb. 21, 2026
Utah's Supreme Court Upholds New Congressional Map
Ruling rejects GOP appeal to overturn map with Democratic-leaning district
Feb. 21, 2026
Utah's Supreme Court Upholds Congressional Map with Democratic-Leaning District
Republican lawmakers' appeal to overturn the map is rejected, allowing the new district to stand.
Feb. 20, 2026
RNC Warns Utahns About Signature Gathering Firm in Prop 4 Repeal Fight
The Republican National Committee is getting involved in the battle over a ballot initiative to repeal Utah's independent redistricting commission.
Feb. 20, 2026
Two New Congressional Candidates Emerge in Utah
Riley Owen and Kent Udell launch bids for Utah's 1st and 3rd districts ahead of 2026 midterms
Feb. 17, 2026
Utah GOP Aims to Repeal Independent Redistricting Commission
Republicans submit over 200,000 signatures to put measure on November ballot
Feb. 16, 2026
GOP chair says enough signatures gathered to put Prop 4 repeal on ballot
Leaders of Utahns for Representative Government say they have exceeded signature requirements to put the repeal before voters this November.
Feb. 10, 2026
Utah Sees High Voter Turnout and Low Fraud with Vote-by-Mail
Analysis shows vote-by-mail has boosted participation in Utah elections, especially in midterms, with no major fraud cases reported.
Feb. 10, 2026
Utah House GOP Pushes Bill To End Mail Ballot Drop-Off
Proposal would require voters to return mail ballots in person and show ID
Feb. 9, 2026
Utah Republicans Challenge New Voting Map Favoring Democrats
GOP files federal lawsuit to block court-ordered redistricting plan
Feb. 9, 2026
Utah GOP's effort to repeal anti-gerrymandering law hits major roadblock
Thousands of potentially fraudulent signatures flagged, prompting criminal investigation