Summary
A judge in Utah has turned down a congressional map made by Republican lawmakers. Instead, the judge accepted a map that creates a new district likely to favor Democrats before the 2026 midterm elections.
Key Facts
- A Utah judge rejected a map drawn by Republican lawmakers.
- The original Republican map aimed to maintain the party's hold on all four U.S. House seats in Utah.
- The judge chose an alternative map that could create a district favoring Democrats.
- This change affects the setup of districts before the 2026 midterm elections.
- Utah currently has all its U.S. House seats held by Republicans.
