Utah enters the redistricting battle for 2026, but not by choice

UPDATED: August 26, 2025 at 4:26 PM PDT

A judge ordered lawmakers this week to quickly redraw the state's congressional map.

Originally Published: August 26, 2025 at 4:10 PM PDT

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The ruling throws Republicans a curveball in a state where they expected a clean sweep while they’re working to add winnable seats elsewhere.