Summary
A federal court decided that a new voting map in Utah, which could help Democrats win a U.S. House seat, can be used this year. Republicans had tried to block this map, but their request was turned down by the court.
Key Facts
- A federal court ruled that Utah can use new voting districts in this year's election.
- The new map could give Democrats a better chance to win a seat in the U.S. House.
- Republicans attempted to stop the new map but were unsuccessful in the federal court.
- The Utah state Supreme Court also rejected an appeal from Republicans.
- A judge imposed the new voting districts last November, after finding the previous ones violated anti-gerrymandering rules.
- President Trump has encouraged Republican-led states to redraw districts to favor GOP candidates.
- The new map keeps Salt Lake County mostly within one district, benefiting Democrats.
- The filing period for congressional candidates in Utah begins March 9, with state party conventions on April 25.
