Rep. Celeste Maloy Seeks Another Term Representing Rural Utah

Congresswoman highlights experience and priorities as she adapts to new district boundaries

Apr. 1, 2026 at 2:48am

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With Utah's new congressional maps in place for the 2026 election, Congresswoman Celeste Maloy is running to maintain her seat, switching to the new 3rd Congressional District. Maloy discussed her background, legislative accomplishments, and key platform issues like energy production, public lands, gun rights, and border security.

Why it matters

Maloy's bid for reelection comes as Utah's political landscape shifts with new district boundaries. Her ability to balance the diverse interests of rural and urban areas within the expansive 3rd District will be crucial, as will her track record of bipartisan legislative success.

The details

Maloy, who previously served as a deputy county attorney, public lands attorney, and chief legal counsel to Congressman Chris Stewart, says her experience has allowed her to 'hit the ground running' in Congress. She has passed five bills into law in just over two years, an unusually high number for a non-freshman member. As chair of the Congressional Western Caucus, Maloy has focused on issues like energy production, public lands management, and border security that are priorities for rural Utah.

  • Maloy joined Congress through a special election in 2024.
  • She is running for reelection in the 2026 midterm cycle.

The players

Rep. Celeste Maloy

A Republican Congresswoman representing Utah's 3rd Congressional District, first elected in a 2024 special election. Prior to Congress, she served as a deputy county attorney, public lands attorney, and chief legal counsel to Congressman Chris Stewart.

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What they’re saying

“I guess the biggest thing is that I live in the new Third District. And I know this has all been really confusing to people because we had four perfectly good districts, it's not a census year, and it's not what we normally redistrict. But there was a lawsuit by a special-interest group, and the state basically lost.”

— Rep. Celeste Maloy, Congresswoman

“It gave me the background in how Congress works and how to get things done that's benefiting my constituents and Utah in general. One of the bills I passed allows us to hold federal court in Moab and Monticello.”

— Rep. Celeste Maloy, Congresswoman

What’s next

Maloy will continue campaigning across the newly redrawn 3rd Congressional District ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

The takeaway

As Utah's political landscape shifts, Congresswoman Celeste Maloy's experience, bipartisan legislative record, and focus on issues important to rural communities position her well to maintain her seat representing the state's 3rd District.