Utah 3rd Congressional District

Strong backing from progressive voters propelled Liban Mohamed to a Utah Democratic Party nominating convention win. Embattled Eva Lopez Chavez and Luis Villareal were eliminated from the primary.

More than 3,500 delegates descended on Utah Valley University in Orem Saturday for the state GOP convention. Challengers Karianne Lisonbee and Phil Lyman were relying on the convention to send them to the June primary ballot.

Utah’s newly redrawn district lines have reshaped the political landscape, and the Republican and Democratic nominating conventions will be the first demonstration of how the new map will play out.

In an opinion that came down late Monday night, “the Court finds that Map C [the Legislature’s map] was drawn with the purpose to favor Republicans,” wrote Judge Dianna Gibson.

State lawmakers have to publish their new proposed congressional boundaries by Sept. 25. Then, the public will have 10 days to weigh in.

“The people have spoken. The courts have spoken,” said Emma Petty Addams, co-executive director of Mormon Women for Ethical Government. “Now is time to move forward with cooperation and respect for the rule of law.”

Maloy says the country risks drifting toward authoritarianism if the executive branch isn't brought under control. But she says her concern isn't specific to President Donald Trump's administration and existed when Democrat Joe Biden was in the White House, too.

Republican state Sen. Mike Kennedy and Democrat Glenn Wright got a little salty with one another around their qualifications to become Utah’s next congressman.

The candidates seeking to represent Utah's 3nd Congressional District — Republican state Sen. Mike Kennedy and Democrat Glenn Wright — will face off on Oct. 17, 2024, at 6 p.m. in a debate organized by the Utah Debate Commission.

All five candidates, JR Bird, John Dougall, Mike Kennedy, Case Lawrence and Stewart Peay wanted to build on the work Rep. John Curtis has done in Utah's 3rd Congressional District.

The candidates competing for the Republican nomination in Utah's 3rd Congressional District faced off on June 12, 2024, in a debate organized by the Utah Debate Commission.

Ballots were mailed to registered voters on June 4. If you have questions about the June 25 primary election, voters are encouraged to reach out to their county clerk’s office.