Utah Rep. Burgess Owens to retire after redistricting reshuffles House map

Published March 4, 2026 6:47pm ET



Rep. Burgess Owens (R-UT) will not seek another term in the House of Representatives, joining more than 30 other House Republicans opting to seek another office or retire from politics altogether.

“After prayer, reflection, and many long conversations, I have decided that I will not seek reelection in 2026,” Owens said in a statement on Wednesday. “I will complete this term fully committed to my work in Washington, DC, and then step away from elected office.”

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