New maps. New districts. New chances. Here's who's running.
Apr 1 — Party deadlineJun 23 — PrimariesNov 3 — General
What's Happening Right Now
Updated March 4, 2026 — Day 5 of U.S.-Iran conflict
The U.S. launched Operation Epic Fury on Feb 28 without congressional authorization. As of today: 2,000+ targets struck, 6 U.S. service members killed, 18 wounded. The conflict has spread to Kuwait, Turkey, Lebanon, and Sri Lanka. Today the Senate voted 47–53 to reject a War Powers Resolution that would have required congressional authorization. Here's where your representatives stand.
Commander in Chief
Donald TrumpPresidentRSocial MediaActions
"Wars can be fought 'forever,' and very successfully, using just these supplies. We have a virtually unlimited supply of munitions." — Truth Social, March 4
Launched strikes without CongressNo address to the nation
Social Media
Truth SocialMar 4
"Wars can be fought 'forever,' and very successfully, using just these supplies... virtually unlimited supply of munitions."
Truth SocialMar 3
Ordered insurance for Gulf shipping: "the United States Navy will begin escorting tankers through the Strait of Hormuz"
Daily Mail interviewMar 1
Iran's air force and navy "knocked out." Operation could take "four weeks or less."
Lee previously voted for an Iran war powers resolution in 2020. On March 4, 2026, he voted with the GOP majority to reject the resolution — a reversal of his earlier stance.
Lee voted with party leadership despite his 2020 stance favoring war powers constraints. No public statement explaining the reversal was found as of publication.
"Peace is preserved through strength and resolve. Our Commander-in-Chief is taking planned, targeted action to protect the American people." — Official statement, Feb 28
"If we're going to declare a war, Congress should do that. We learned a lot from Iraq, and I am not interested in long-term protracted wars." — KSL, Mar 2
UT-1 has no current representative — the seat is open under the new court-drawn map. The primary on June 23 will effectively choose the next congressperson. That's why this guide exists.
Each party picks who goes on the November ballot. You vote in one party's primary — not both. If you skip the primary, someone else picks your choices.
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General — November 3
The winners from each party's primary face off. In safe districts, the primary already decided the winner. November is a formality.
UT-1: The Dem primary picks the next congressperson. UT-3: The GOP primary decides. If you only vote in November, you're skipping the election that matters.
Who Can Vote in Which Primary?
Democratic Primary — OPEN iSourcesUtah's Democratic Party has chosen to hold open primaries. This means any registered Utah voter — regardless of party — can request a Democratic ballot. This is a party decision, not state law.
Official Utah election portal — registration, ballot info, polling locationsvote.utah.gov
Any registered Utah voter can request a Democratic ballot — even if you're unaffiliated or registered with another party. You don't have to change your registration.
No party change needed. Just request the ballot.
Republican Primary — CLOSED iSourcesUtah's Republican Party requires voters to be registered Republicans to vote in their primary. This is a party decision — Utah law allows each party to set its own primary access rules.
Official Utah election portal — registration and party affiliation changesvote.utah.gov
Only registered Republicans can vote. If you want to vote in the GOP primary (like the Kennedy vs. Maloy fight in UT-3), you must register as Republican by the deadline.
Deadline to register Republican: check vote.utah.gov
Cross-Party Voting — What Are Your Options?
If You're a Democrat Who Wants to Vote in the GOP Primary iSourcesUtah law allows voters to change party registration at any time before the deadline. After voting in a primary, you can switch back. This is legal and commonly done in states with closed primaries where one party dominates.
You must change your registration to Republican before the deadline. This is legal. Go to vote.utah.gov, update your affiliation, and you'll receive a Republican ballot. You can switch back after the primary. In safe-R districts (UT-2, UT-3, UT-4), the GOP primary is often the real election.
If You're a Republican Who Wants to Vote in the Dem Primary iSourcesBecause Utah Democrats run an open primary, no registration change is needed. Any registered voter can request a Democratic ballot at their polling location or by mail.
You don't need to change anything. The Democratic primary is open to all voters — just request a Democratic ballot. In UT-1, where Democrats are heavily favored, this primary effectively picks the next congressperson. You can participate without leaving the Republican Party.
Unaffiliated Voters
Utah's fastest-growing voter group. You can request a Democratic ballot without changing your registration. To vote in the Republican primary, you must register as Republican before the deadline. Unaffiliated voters do not automatically receive a primary ballot — you must request one or register with a party.
Utah is vote-by-mail — registered party voters get their ballot automatically. Check your registration and district at vote.utah.gov
Why new maps?iSourcesIn 2018, 50.3% of Utah voters approved Proposition 4, creating an independent redistricting commission. The legislature overrode the commission and drew its own maps in 2021. In League of Women Voters v. Utah Legislature (2024), the Utah Supreme Court ruled those maps were an unconstitutional partisan gerrymander. A special master drew the current 'Map 1A' using zero partisan data.
Utah Geospatial Resource Center — official state GIS and map dataUGRC — Map Data
In 2018, Utah voters passed Proposition 4 to create fair, non-partisan districts. The legislature ignored it and drew maps that split Salt Lake County across all four districts to dilute Democratic votes. In 2025, a court struck down that gerrymander and ordered this map — generated by an algorithm using zero partisan data. For the first time in 25 years, Salt Lake City isn't carved up.
Filing deadline: March 13, 2026.iSourcesUtah's candidate filing period for 2026 congressional elections runs March 9–13, set by the Lt. Governor's office. Until filings close, candidates can enter or withdraw from any race.
Utah's official election information portal — filing dates, deadlines, requirementsUtah Vote Info — Elections
Candidates can still enter or drop out. Celeste Maloy has not declared which district she will run in. Burgess Owens says he's running but retirement speculation continues. This guide will be updated as filings are confirmed. Last updated: February 28, 2026.
UT-1
Salt Lake County — Open Seat
Flippable New court-drawn district. D+12. No incumbent. Harris won by 24pts.
Your Democratic Ballot — June 23
Pick one. The winner almost certainly goes to Congress.
Ben McAdams
DiSourcesBio from Ballotpedia's nonpartisan profile and news coverage. Policy positions from campaign website and legislative record. Financial data from FEC filings.
Who he is: Former U.S. Rep (2019–21), former SL County Mayor. Only Utah Dem in Congress in decades. Moderate.
What he's done: Voted to impeach Trump over Ukraine. Got bills passed: one helping Ponzi scheme victims recover money, another funding suicide prevention research.
Where he stands: Opposes a flat $15 national minimum wage (wants it tied to local cost of living). Wants a balanced budget amendment.
Watch for: Strongest fundraiser, but progressives question his party loyalty after endorsing McMullin over a Dem in 2022.
Nate Blouin
DiSourcesBio from Ballotpedia and Utah Legislature records. Sanders endorsement confirmed by Salt Lake Tribune. Policy positions from campaign website.
DiSourcesBio from Ballotpedia and Utah Legislature records. Financial data from FEC committee filings. 2023 special election results from official records.
Who she is: State Senator since 2019. Former teacher and State Board of Education member.
Where she stands: Public education, healthcare access, reproductive rights, union support.
Watch for: Positioning as a "real Democrat" vs. McAdams' moderate record. Lost 2023 special election to Maloy (~34% to ~57%).
Derek Kitchen
DiSourcesBio from Ballotpedia. Kitchen v. Herbert (2013) is a matter of public court record — it legalized same-sex marriage in Utah. Export-Import Bank role confirmed via KUER.
Candidate's own platform — positions, endorsements, biography as self-presentedCampaign Website
KUER reporting on Kitchen entering the redrawn UT-1 raceKUER — race entry
Who he is: Former State Senator. Recently Senior VP at the U.S. Export-Import Bank (Biden admin).
What he's done: Lead plaintiff in Kitchen v. Herbert — legalized same-sex marriage in Utah.
Where he stands: Civil rights, LGBTQ+ equality, small business support.
Eva Lopez Chavez
DiSourcesBio from Ballotpedia and SLC Council records. Fundraising figure ($15,920) from campaign filings. Labor endorsements confirmed via campaign and news coverage.
Who she is: SLC Councilmember (District 4) since 2024. First Mexican American on the SLC Council. Born in SLC, raised in a federal migrant camp in Twin Falls, Idaho. Eldest daughter in a working-class Mexican immigrant family. Former chair of the Salt Lake County Democratic Party. Openly queer Latina.
What she's done: Worked as Mayor Mendenhall's office liaison. Saved the 10th East Senior Center from budget cuts. Saved Abravenel Hall as home of the Utah Symphony. Won her council seat by fewer than 200 votes.
Where she stands: Housing affordability, reproductive rights, environmental protection (Wasatch Mountains, Great Salt Lake). Opposes mass deportations. Backed by 10+ labor unions including Teamsters, IBEW, Operating Engineers, and the SLC Fraternal Order of Police.
Watch for: Strong labor endorsement base and institutional Democratic connections. Running against much more experienced candidates. Raised $15,920 in her first two weeks (announced Dec 15, 2025).
Liban Mohamed
DiSourcesBio from Ballotpedia and campaign materials. Viral video view count from public X/Twitter metrics. Racist backlash incident covered by KSL and other Utah outlets.
Candidate's own platform — positions, endorsements, biography as self-presentedCampaign Website
KSL coverage of racist responses and Utah Democratic Party's condemnationKSL — backlash coverage
Who he is: Age 27. Born in Logan, raised in Ogden. Black, Muslim, son of Somali immigrants who came to Utah in the 1980s. U of U grad (strategic communications). Left TikTok's public policy team to run.
What he's done: At the American Heart Association, secured CPR training mandates in schools and helped extend postpartum Medicaid from 60 days to one year. At TikTok, managed the company's response to congressional investigations. Also worked at Meta on data center sustainability.
Where he stands: Medicare for All. $20/hour minimum wage indexed to inflation. Green New Deal. Capping child care costs. Supports the PRO Act. No corporate PAC money.
Watch for: Announcement video went viral — 2.2 million views on X. His candidacy drew racist attacks from State Rep. Trevor Lee (R-Layton), who was defended by other GOP lawmakers. The Utah Democratic Party condemned the backlash. Mohamed responded: "Hate is an opportunity to educate and unite."
Luis Villarreal
DiSourcesBio from Ballotpedia and campaign website. Housing 'public option' policy from campaign platform. Democratic Socialist affiliation self-described.
Who he is: Age 26. Born at the U of U Hospital, raised in West Valley City. Son of Mexican immigrants — father spent 25 years in construction. Software engineer at O.C. Tanner. Self-described Democratic Socialist aligned with Sanders and AOC.
Where he stands: Medicare for All. Housing "public option" — governments buy dilapidated homes, rehab them with union labor, sell at cost. PRO Act for unions. Green energy. Refuses all corporate money — entirely small-donor funded.
Watch for: Most explicitly left candidate in the field. Working-class roots are genuine. No prior political experience. No endorsements. His housing public option is the most distinctive policy proposal in the race, but he faces a massive fundraising gap against McAdams and Blouin.
Kye Hinckley
DiSourcesLimited information available. No campaign website, social media, news coverage, or FEC filings were found. Listed only on Ballotpedia's aggregate race page.
Who she is: Salt Lake City activist. Describes herself as "a working-class candidate rooted in the community" with a background outside corporate and political elite circles.
Where she stands: Emphasizes grassroots organizing and direct voter engagement. No detailed policy platform has been published.
Watch for:Limited public information available. No campaign website, social media accounts, news coverage, endorsements, or fundraising data could be found as of February 2026. Voters should be aware this candidate has provided minimal information about her platform or qualifications.
Toni Tomkins
DiSourcesBio from Ballotpedia (filed as Anthony Tomkins). Military service from campaign materials. Prior Constitution Party runs from Idaho election records.
Candidate's own platform — military background, policy positionsCampaign Website
Who he is: Utilities technician in the food and beverage industry. U.S. Army Reserve veteran — 18 years of service (2005–2023). Born in Twin Falls, Idaho. Affiliated with the Bear River Region LGBTQ+ Community.
What he's done: Ran for Congress in Idaho as a Constitution Party candidate in 2016, and again in 2018. Now running as a Democrat in Utah.
Where he stands: Protecting veterans' benefits from budget cuts. Mental health access and ending stigma. LGBTQ+ advocacy. "If we cannot afford to take care of troops after they serve, we cannot afford to go to war."
Watch for: Nearly two decades of Army Reserve service is a genuine credential. Switched from Constitution Party to Democratic Party — a significant ideological shift. Fundraising is minimal ($120 total reported). Competing against much higher-profile Democrats in this primary.
Republican Ballot
Harris won this district by 24pts. The GOP nominee faces very long odds in November.
Dave Robinson
RiSourcesBio from campaign website and Utah News Dispatch. 2021 harassment allegations from Salt Lake Tribune's contemporaneous reporting, which quoted Governor Cox's public condemnation.
Candidate's own platform — housing policy, biography as self-presentedCampaign Website
Who he is: Longtime SLC resident. Former communications director of the Salt Lake County Republican Party. Self-described "housing innovator and grassroots operative." Ran for SL County Mayor in 2016. Only declared Republican for UT-1.
Where he stands: Housing affordability and workforce housing — claims hands-on experience building homes and navigating zoning. Water policy. Positions himself against both the "uniparty" establishment and extreme partisanship.
Watch for: In 2021, more than half a dozen Republican women accused Robinson of harassment, body-shaming, and creating a toxic environment within the SL County GOP. Governor Cox and other Utah Republicans publicly denounced the behavior. Robinson was removed from his role and filed a $60 million defamation lawsuit against dozens of GOP officials — the case remains partially active. He also made widely condemned comments in 2018 linking LGBTQ+ youth suicide to sexual behavior, which were denounced by Equality Utah and the SL County Health Department. He faces D+24 odds in November.
UT-2
Northern Utah — Logan, Ogden, Farmington
Safe R Blake Moore moved here after redistricting. Likely wins November regardless.
Who Holds This Seat Now iSourcesBlake Moore has represented Utah in Congress since 2021. Originally elected in the old UT-1, he moved to the new UT-2 after court-ordered redistricting.
Independent congressional tracker — voting record, bill sponsorship, statisticsGovTrack — Blake Moore
Blake Moore Incumbent
RiSourcesBio from Ballotpedia and official House records. Stock trade disclosure issues from Business Insider's congressional trading database. Heritage Action score from their public scorecard.
Who he is: U.S. Rep since 2021. Former State Dept diplomat. 5th-ranking House Republican. Ways & Means and Budget committees. Co-founded Better Boundaries, the group behind Utah's anti-gerrymandering Proposition 4.
What he's done: Voted for bipartisan Jan 6 commission. Voted to protect same-sex marriage. Failed to disclose 76+ stock trades on time — Business Insider gave him a "danger" rating on financial ethics. Total undisclosed trades valued between $70K and $1.1 million. Paid a late filing fee (starts at $200).
Where he stands: Wants 2017 Trump tax cuts permanent. Voted against bipartisan infrastructure bill. Voted to overturn protections for endangered gray wolves. Introduced the Comprehensive Congressional Budget Act and No Foreign NIL Funds Act in 2026.
Watch for: Most moderate of Utah's GOP delegation. Now faces a GOP primary challenger — Riley Owen. Awkward position on Prop 4: he co-founded Better Boundaries but is now urging them to stop defending it. Heritage Action conservative score: 87%.
Your Democratic Ballot — June 23
Pick one. The winner faces Moore in November — tough odds in a safe R district.
Tyler Farnsworth
DiSourcesBio from Ballotpedia candidate survey and campaign website. DAISY Award and clinical credentials from campaign materials.
Candidate's own platform — healthcare policy, nursing backgroundCampaign Website
Who he is: Pediatric psychiatric nurse practitioner (DNP). Grew up in Summerfield, Ohio — family lived in a trailer with no heat. 10+ years in emergency departments before moving to children's mental health. Clinical Assistant Professor at Ohio State College of Nursing. Received a DAISY Award for extraordinary nursing care.
Where he stands: Healthcare access — sees "the cracks in our healthcare system" firsthand. Restore local food programs in schools. Expand rural preventative care. Tax credits for psychiatric, pediatric, and dental providers in outpatient settings. Strengthen Medicaid.
Watch for: Genuine working-class origin story combined with a doctoral credential. Not originally from Utah — moved to the state. Campaign is very early stage ($525 raised). First-time political candidate.
Jarom Gillins
DiSourcesBio from Ballotpedia and campaign website. Military service and trade background from candidate's own materials. Coalition letter confirmed via campaign.
Who he is: Raised in Roy, Utah. U.S. Army veteran (2017–2019). Career spanning manufacturing, roofing, commercial diving, and currently maintaining wind turbines across the country. Legacy High School grad. Calls himself "a tradesman, boy scout, and passionate independent reformer."
Where he stands: Economy first — "People are struggling to put food on the table." Public lands should have local control, not federal bureaucracy. Full donor disclosure for all political spending. Ban foreign-linked campaign contributions. Expand trade and apprenticeship programs alongside college paths. No corporate PAC money.
Watch for: Most active campaigner among the UT-2 Democrats. Signed coalition letter for emergency electronic signature gathering. Wind turbine work bridges the energy/jobs conversation. Describes himself as an "independent reformer" on a Democratic ticket — could appeal to crossovers but risks alienating party loyalists.
Peter Crosby
DiSourcesBio from Ballotpedia and campaign website. USU credentials confirmed via campaign's about page. Stock trading ban position from campaign platform.
Who he is: First-generation college graduate with two political science degrees (MS from Utah State University). Senior Data Analyst at USU's Office of Analysis, Assessment, and Accreditation. Also teaches a graduate course on emergent technology at USU's Center for Anticipatory Intelligence, plus undergraduate American politics courses.
Where he stands: Would ban individual stock trading for all members of Congress and their families. Opposes the "Big Beautiful Bill" and its Medicare cuts — says they "hit hardest in rural communities like Northern Utah." Housing affordability. Evidence-based policy.
Watch for: Deep USU ties give him roots in Cache Valley — the heart of UT-2. Data-driven messaging is distinctive. Congressional stock trading ban has bipartisan appeal. Limited fundraising and media coverage so far.
Independent — November Only
Bryan Arrington
IiSourcesLimited information available. No campaign website, FEC filings, or news coverage found for this congressional race. Listed on Ballotpedia's aggregate race page only.
Who he is: Independent candidate for the November general election only (skips the primary). Claims veteran status and Purple Heart — branch and dates of service unconfirmed. Also simultaneously running for President in 2028.
Where he stands: Proposes $10,000/month universal basic income for every American. AI integration in governance. Platform covers a broad range of issues but lacks detailed policy specifics.
Watch for:Limited public information available. No campaign website for this race, no FEC filings, no endorsements, no local news coverage. His online presence is focused entirely on his presidential campaign. Running for Congress and President simultaneously is highly unusual. No established campaign infrastructure.
UT-3
Southern & Eastern Utah — Provo, St. George
GOP Primary to Watch Redistricting forced two Republican incumbents into the same district — but Maloy hasn't declared where she'll file. If she runs here, one incumbent has to go. Kennedy has Trump's endorsement.
Republican Ballot — June 23
This is the real election. Deep-red district. Whoever wins this primary wins the seat. Must be registered R by April 1.
Mike Kennedy Incumbent
RiSourcesBio from Ballotpedia and official House records. Trump endorsement from public statements. Fundraising from FEC filings. Legislation from Congress.gov.
Candidate's own platform — energy, public lands, government reformCampaign Website
Official U.S. House page — legislation, committees, constituent servicesOfficial House Page
Deseret News profile of Kennedy as Utah's newest congressmanDeseret News — bio
Who he is: U.S. Rep since Jan 2025 (first term). Family doctor AND attorney. Former state senator. From Alpine. Endorsed by Trump and Mike Lee. Raised $447,299 through Sept 2025.
What he's done: Wrote and passed Utah's ban on gender-transition treatments for minors (signed 2023). Passed the Utah Wildfire Research Institute Act. Introduced bipartisan energy bills (Co-Location Energy Act, Geothermal Royalty Act). Keeping Public Lands Out of Adversarial Hands Act (blocking foreign land acquisition).
Where he stands: Expand oil/gas drilling on federal land. Shrink government agencies. Social media algorithm transparency. Sits on Natural Resources, Science/Space/Technology, and Transportation committees.
Watch for: Trump endorsement is a major advantage if Maloy files here. Strong with party delegates. Co-plaintiff in the federal redistricting lawsuit. Issue focus: public lands (22%), energy (17%), government operations (13%).
Celeste Maloy Incumbent
RiSourcesBio from Ballotpedia and official House records. 214-vote 2024 primary margin from certified election results. Fundraising from FEC filings. District uncertainty from her own public statements to reporters.
Who she is: U.S. Rep since Nov 2023. Public lands attorney. Former Chris Stewart staffer. From Cedar City. Unanimously elected chair of the Congressional Western Caucus in January 2026. Sits on Appropriations and Natural Resources.
What she's done: Won 2023 special election. Barely survived 2024 primary by 214 votes. Geothermal Tax Parity Act, CLEAR Act, STARS Act for national park access. Endorsed by Trump for 2026. Raised $352,750 through Sept 2025 with $222,500 cash on hand.
Where she stands: Public lands, geothermal energy, controlling spending. Co-plaintiff in the federal lawsuit challenging the court-ordered redistricting maps.
Watch for:Has NOT declared which district she will run in. Could file in UT-3 (facing Kennedy) or UT-4 (if Owens retires). Filing deadline is March 13. Told reporters: "These maps aren't only slightly different, they're drastically different... it's almost impossible to make those calls right now."
Democratic Ballot — June 23
The Dem winner faces the GOP primary winner in November — very steep odds.
Steve Merrill
DiSourcesBio from Ballotpedia and campaign website. 2024 state race results (21.8% vs Rex Shipp) from official Utah election records — confirmed as highest Dem performance in HD-71 in 40+ years.
Who he is: Software development manager based in Cedar City. Second Vice Chair of the Iron County Democrats. Moved to Utah in 2019.
What he's done: Ran for Utah House District 71 in 2024 against incumbent Rex Shipp (R). Lost 21.8% to 78.2% — but that was the highest a Democrat had reached in that Cedar City seat in at least 40 years (previous best: 17.1%).
Where he stands: Rejects all corporate PAC money. Opposes six-week abortion ban. Supports clean energy. Advocates for school funding and access to literature. "Radical transparency" — will publicly detail how campaign dollars are spent. Water conservation subsidies for homeowners.
Watch for: Genuine grassroots campaigner with local party leadership role. Active on Instagram and Threads. Record of exceeding expectations in deep-red territory, but faces very steep odds in an R+10 district.
Kent Udell
DiSourcesBio from campaign website and multiple news sources. UC Berkeley and U of U tenure confirmed via Deseret News and KSL. Udall family connection is public record (Stewart Udall served as Interior Secretary 1961–69).
Candidate's own platform — 'Bread & Butter, Land & Water' agendaCampaign Website
Who he is: Dr. Kent Stewart Udell. Retired Professor Emeritus of Mechanical Engineering at both UC Berkeley and the University of Utah. Grew up in Lehi, now lives in Castle Valley near Moab. Cousin of former Interior Secretary Stewart Udall, who added four national parks and dozens of monuments under Kennedy and Johnson.
What he's done: 20+ years at UC Berkeley pioneering groundwater cleanup technology. Chaired the U of U Mechanical Engineering Department — nearly doubled undergrad enrollment. Has worked with ranching, mining, petroleum, and the Department of Defense. Announced candidacy in late February 2026.
Where he stands: "Bread & Butter, Land & Water" — affordability, healthcare access, water security, public lands stewardship. Pragmatic on energy: "I'm not against putting in gas wells or oil wells, but make sure they're finished and left in pristine condition." No corporate PAC money. Campaign slogan: "Building Bridges."
Watch for: Extremely strong academic credentials. The Udall name carries weight in Western land policy — but could polarize voters who distrust federal land management. Very late entry (just announced). First-time candidate.
Adonis Hooslyn
NPiSourcesLimited information available. No campaign website, social media, FEC filings, or policy platform found. Listed only on Ballotpedia's aggregate race page as a nonpartisan candidate.
Who he is: Project coordinator at Pixelogic Media (broadcasting/distribution). Running as Nonpartisan — skips the primary, appears on the November ballot only.
Watch for:Limited public information available. No campaign website, social media, policy platform, endorsements, or fundraising data could be found as of February 2026.
UT-4
Western Utah — Sandy, Draper, Tooele
Safe R Owens won 2020 by fewer than 1,000 votes but redistricting made it safer.
Who Holds This Seat Now iSourcesBurgess Owens has represented Utah's 4th District since 2021. He says he's running in 2026 but has not yet filed. If he doesn't file by March 13, the race opens dramatically.
RiSourcesBio from Ballotpedia and official House records. Jan 6 electoral vote from congressional roll call. Trump criticism quote from his own public statement. Fundraising from FEC filings.
Who he is: U.S. Rep since 2021. Former NFL safety (Jets, Raiders, Super Bowl champion). Age 76. Endorsed by Trump for 2026. Raised $705,000 this cycle.
What he's done: Voted to throw out Pennsylvania's electoral votes on Jan 7. Co-plaintiff in the federal lawsuit challenging the new redistricting maps. In Feb 2026, publicly criticized a Trump Truth Social post: "The imagery was wildly offensive and inappropriate, and as a Black man, I find it especially troubling" — a rare break with Trump.
Where he stands: Hard-right. Voted against infrastructure, COVID relief, capping insulin, banning assault weapons, legalizing marijuana, expanding voting access. Supports school choice. Has highlighted FrontRunner transit investment in South Jordan.
Watch for: Most conservative in delegation. Says he's running ("we're on board") but would be 77 by end of next term. Faces a GOP primary challenger. If he does not file by March 13, the race opens up dramatically — Maloy could move here.
Republican Primary Challenger
Ty Jensen
RiSourcesBio from Ballotpedia and campaign website. Five-race history from Utah and prior FEC filings. Podcast background from Salt Lake Tribune profile.
Who he is: Conservative podcaster and small business operator. UVU grad (Physical Education). Self-described "America First Republican." Has run in five races since 2018 — write-in against Romney (2018), challenged Chris Stewart (2020), challenged Mike Lee (2022), ran for UT-2 (2024), now UT-4.
Where he stands: Water infrastructure — wants hydro pipeline or storage facility in Utah. Supports the No Child Left Hungry Act (school meals). Build It Better Act (border wall). Hospital billing reform. Federal spending reduction.
Watch for: Persistent candidate — five races, zero wins. Working-class authenticity but limited fundraising and organizational support. Some positions (school meals, water) have cross-partisan appeal. Very long odds against a Trump-endorsed, well-funded incumbent.
Democratic Ballot
Jonathan Larsen
DiSourcesBio from Ballotpedia and campaign website. Marine Corps service from campaign materials. FEC filing confirms candidacy. Limited detailed policy information available.
Who he is: U.S. Marine Corps veteran (2000–2004). Deployed to D.C. in 2001 and Iraq in 2003 and 2004. Campaign branding: "Jonny Utah for Congress." Also described as a cryptocurrency validator.
Where he stands: "Fighting for working families with dignity, integrity, and solidarity." Detailed policy positions have not yet been published.
Watch for:Limited public information available. Has an FEC filing but has not completed Ballotpedia's candidate survey. Military service is a genuine credential. Appears to be the only Democrat filed for UT-4 — may run unopposed in the primary.
Independent — November Only
Steven Burt
IiSourcesBio from Ballotpedia and campaign website. Legal career confirmed via Ballard Spahr attorney profile. Solar energy executive roles from public corporate records.
Who he is: Attorney with nearly 20 years of experience. Born and raised in South Jordan — has lived in District 4 nearly his entire life. University of Utah law school. Started at Ballard Spahr, then spent 9+ years as an executive at solar energy companies (Vivint Solar, Sunrun, PosiGen). Rejoined Ballard Spahr in Sept 2025.
What he's done: Recognized by the Utah State Bar and Pro Bono Initiative for pro bono legal work, particularly representing asylum-seeking families in south Texas. 10 years advocating for common-sense energy policy in the solar industry.
Where he stands: Running as unaffiliated because "most people he knows are unhappy with both major parties." Common-sense energy policy. Constituent-first, not party-first representation. No detailed issue-by-issue platform published yet.
Watch for: Strongest resume of any independent in the state. Lifelong District 4 resident. But independents face enormous structural disadvantages — no party infrastructure, no primary voters to build momentum. Name recognition is near zero.
FYI
Not on the 2026 Ballot
Sen. Mike Lee (R) — Up 2028. Introduced a bill to stop warrantless surveillance. Hold him to it.
Sen. John Curtis (R) — Up 2030. Former congressman, replaced Mitt Romney.
Gov. Spencer Cox (R) — Up 2028. Has publicly called for AI regulation to protect people from harm.
What's at Stake
This is what your representatives should be answering for — right now.
U.S. Strikes Iran — No Congressional Authorization
On February 28, the U.S. and Israel launched joint military strikes on Iran — Operation Epic Fury — hitting IRGC command centers, air defenses, missile sites, and military airfields across Tehran, Isfahan, Qom, and other cities. Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed. Tehran launched counterstrikes hitting U.S. bases and allies across the Middle East — blasts reported in the UAE, Jordan, Qatar, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait. At least 201 Iranians reported killed, 700+ injured. Congress was notified minutes before the strikes — not consulted. No vote was held. The War Powers Resolution clock is now ticking. iSourcesReporting on U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran and Congressional reaction, Feb 28, 2026.
Executive Order to Seize Control of State Elections
A draft emergency order — coordinated with the White House — would ban mail-in ballots, decertify voting machines in 39 states, force every voter to re-register with proof of citizenship, and give DOGE and DHS full access to every state's voter files. A federal court has already blocked parts as unconstitutional. The Constitution is clear: states run elections. iSourcesReporting on the draft executive order to federalize elections, from legal and news outlets, Feb 2026.
AI Weapons & Mass Surveillance — Pentagon Double Standard
The Pentagon blacklisted one AI company for demanding safety restrictions on mass surveillance and autonomous weapons — then signed a deal with another on the exact same terms. Korean War emergency powers used to pick winners in a trillion-dollar industry. Details and a ready-to-send letter below.iSourcesSee detailed sourcing in the Take Action section below.
Axios — Pentagon approved same safety terms it blacklisted Anthropic forAxios — double standard
Third Term
At the Feb 24 State of the Union: "should be my third term." A Constitutional amendment (H.J.Res.29) has been introduced in Congress to allow it. The 22nd Amendment — ratified after FDR's four terms — exists to prevent exactly this. iSourcesState of the Union remarks and the Constitutional amendment proposal.
A jury found the President civilly liable for sexual abuse — a verdict the judge clarified meets the common definition of rape. Upheld on appeal, December 2024. $88 million in damages across two trials. He is now asking the Supreme Court to overturn it. iSourcesCourt filings, jury verdicts, and appellate rulings in E. Jean Carroll v. Donald J. Trump.
What's happening right now: The Pentagon launched strikes on Iran without Congressional authorization — and 24 hours earlier, blacklisted the AI company behind Claude for demanding safety restrictions on mass surveillance and autonomous weapons. The connection: the same administration conducting unauthorized military operations is simultaneously punishing companies that ask for human oversight of AI weapons. On February 27, Trump blacklisted Anthropic government-wide and Defense Secretary Hegseth designated it a national security "supply chain risk" — a label normally reserved for foreign adversaries. Hours later the same day, OpenAI struck a deal with the Pentagon that includes the exact same safety provisions Anthropic was blacklisted for demanding: no domestic mass surveillance, and humans must approve any use of lethal force. The Pentagon agreed to codify these protections for OpenAI — while branding Anthropic a threat for asking for the same thing.
iSourcesCompiled from reporting by NPR, CNBC, Bloomberg, Washington Post, CNN, Axios, and Semafor between Feb 26–28, 2026. Includes both the Anthropic ban and the OpenAI deal announced hours later.
Where this goes if Congress does nothing: The U.S. is now at war with Iran — launched without a Congressional vote. The same executive branch conducting unauthorized strikes is also deciding, with no oversight, which AI companies get to build the weapons and surveillance systems used in that war. The Pentagon used Korean War-era emergency powers (the Defense Production Act) to blacklist one company and reward another — picking winners in a trillion-dollar industry based on political loyalty, not safety. If this precedent stands, future administrations can weaponize federal contracts to force any technology company to comply with surveillance or weapons demands — or crush it for saying no. 166 countries have backed a UN resolution to ban fully autonomous weapons. The U.S. has not signed it. AI-guided weapons are being deployed right now. Without Congressional action, the rules for when AI can surveil or kill Americans will be decided behind classified doors — by the same people who just started a war without asking Congress first.
iSourcesAnalysis based on the OpenAI-Anthropic double standard, UN resolutions, and expert analysis from Stanford FSI, Arms Control Association, and the Brennan Center.
OpenAI strikes Pentagon deal with same safety provisions Anthropic was blacklisted forNPR — OpenAI Pentagon deal
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