Chris Stewart

The final 258-169-1 House vote on the Respect for Marriage Act sends the legislation to President Joe Biden, a monumental step in a decadeslong battle for nationwide recognition of such unions.

Utah voters have sent Reps. Blake Moore, Chris Stewart, John Curtis and Burgess Owens back to Washington, D.C. following a slow vote count during the Nov. 8, 2022 midterms.

Full results, national and statewide, from the midterm election held on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022.

Full results for Utah's U.S. House congressional races from the midterm election held on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022.

The prehistoric lakebed has long been a mecca for daredevil speed racers, as well as a backdrop for famous movie scenes and destination for selfie-seeking tourists.

Incumbent Republican Rep. Chris Stewart is seeking a sixth term in Congress. He faced Democratic challenger Nick Mitchell and Constitution Party nominee Cassie Easley in a debate on Oct. 14.

Sen. Mitt Romney said she leaves “an exemplary legacy of devotion to her citizens, commitment to duty, and stability in times of turbulence.”

The Great Salt Lake Recovery Act would put $10 million toward monitoring lake conditions and exploring solutions to dropping water levels.

Despite GOP support for the bill in the House, it’s sure to face an uphill battle in the U.S. Senate.

“Reversing this trend will take a collective effort,” said Rep. Stewart. “This legislation is a great first step toward finding a solution, but our work is far from over.”

After polls closed at 8 p.m. on June 28, every current serving politician kept their race pole positions.

The latest Utah news for Wednesday evening, Mar. 16, 2022.