Utah judge orders new congressional maps for 2026 elections
A judge ruled that Utah's legislature illegally drew voting districts and must create new maps.
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A Utah judge decided that the state legislature broke the law when they drew new voting districts. In 2018, voters approved a plan to create fair voting maps through an independent commission. However, lawmakers changed these rules in 2020 and made the commission only advisory.
The current map divides Salt Lake County, which usually votes Democratic, among four Republican districts. Judge Dianna Gibson said this was illegal. Utah must now create new maps, possibly for the 2026 elections.
This decision could change election results in Utah, which Republicans usually win easily.
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