Utah Judge to Decide Which Congressional Map Will Shape 2026 Election
A Utah district judge is set to deliver a major ruling Monday on which of three congressional maps will be used in the state’s 2026 midterm elections — a decision that could determine whether Democrats have a shot at…
A Utah district judge is set to deliver a major ruling Monday on which of three congressional maps will be used in the state’s 2026 midterm elections — a decision that could determine whether Democrats have a shot at flipping one of Utah’s four Republican-held U.S. House seats.
According to Fox News, Utah District Judge Dianna Gibson will decide between a map drawn by the GOP-controlled legislature and two alternatives proposed by the League of Women Voters of Utah and Mormon Women for Ethical Government. The groups sued, claiming the current map unfairly favored Republicans.
Gibson previously struck down that map, forcing lawmakers to redraw district lines. The new legislative map could open the door for Democrats in two of the four districts.
She said she would issue her decision by Nov. 10 — the deadline set by Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson for implementing new maps ahead of the 2026 elections.