Utah congressional map must be redrawn for 2026 elections, judge rules

Published August 26, 2025 12:23am ET



A federal judge ruled that Utah’s congressional map must be redrawn before next year’s elections.

District Judge Dianna Gibson ruled on Monday that the Republican-controlled Utah legislature had drawn districts counter to Utah law, preventing redistricting that favors any party. She held that the legislature had weakened and ignored its independent redistricting commission established to prevent gerrymandering.

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