Judge Adopts Utah Map, Creating Democratic-Leaning District; Sparks Republican Outrage
In a significant ruling, a Utah judge rejected the Republican-drawn congressional map and instead adopted an alternate proposal that creates a Democratic-leaning district, impacting the 2026 midterm elections. The judge found the Legislature’s map favored Republicans, violating standards against gerrymandering, and selected a map proposed by plaintiffs. This decision is a major setback for Republicans in a state where they hold all U.S. House seats, potentially giving Democrats a chance to flip a seat and adding to the national redistricting battle. Republicans have expressed outrage at the judge’s decision, while Democrats see this as a win for fair representation.
John Q. Hosedrinker