Utah's new court-ordered map draws 41 candidates for Congress

After multiple legal challenges to Utah’s new court-ordered congressional boundaries fell flat (at least for the 2026 midterms), the stage has been set.

The filing period for the state’s congressional candidates closed on Friday. Utah’s four new congressional districts have drawn a crowded field — with 41 candidates having officially filed for their party nominations.

Many have declared their intentions to use both pathways that Utah law allows candidates to access the nomination — through both signature gathering and through convention. Some are relying wholly on getting enough support from delegates at convention.

On April 25, parties will hold their conventions. But if candidates gather enough signatures, they’ll still qualify to appear on the June 23 primary ballot, regardless of whether they garner support from delegates. Those primary winners will then advance to the general election in November where the winners are likely a foregone conclusion, particularly in the state’s three strong red districts.




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