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RandySF

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Mon Oct 6, 2025, 10:34 PM Monday

Democrats could have a slight shot at flipping a US House seat in Utah under a new congressional map

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah’s Republican-led Legislature approved a revised congressional map Monday that could give Democrats an improved chance at flipping a seat as they fight to topple the GOP’s slim majority in the U.S. House. But in a state dominated by Republicans, it remains a long-shot that Democrats could win a district next year.

Republicans currently hold all four of Utah’s House seats.

In the court-ordered redraw, two districts become slightly competitive for Democrats — one more than the other — but all four still lean Republican. The map places Salt Lake City in a single district that stretches into rural areas, instead of splitting the heavily Democratic city among multiple districts.

Redistricting experts say it’s the least competitive proposal lawmakers considered, and likely Republicans’ best bet at safeguarding their seats. But Ken Martin, chair of the Democratic National Committee, said he sees “a prime pickup opportunity.”





https://apnews.com/article/utah-congressional-map-redistricting-democrats-5247fd0d90b5414fbfb393b3ff4e0bdd

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