Summary
Utah is in the middle of a redistricting process to change its congressional district boundaries. This process began after a judge ruled that the previous map was not constitutional. Lawmakers and the public will provide input on new map options, which need court approval by November 10 to be used in the 2026 elections.
Key Facts
- Utah is redrawing its congressional district map in a mid-decade redistricting.
- A judge ordered new districts after ruling the 2022 map was unconstitutional.
- The previous map split Salt Lake County, favoring Republicans in all districts.
- New maps could give Democrats a chance to win at least one district.
- Lawmakers and the public are considering multiple map proposals.
- The final map must be approved by November 10 for the 2026 elections.
- Redistricting around the country is influenced by efforts to control the U.S. House.
- Utah's previous redistricting move included a repeal of a 2018 voter-approved initiative against gerrymandering.
