A Utah judge rejected a new congressional map drawn by Republican state lawmakers in a landmark decision issued late Monday night, instead ordering that a map drawn by plaintiffs with a district favoring Democrats be put in place ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. The ruling from 3rd District Judge Dianna Gibson is the latest development in a yearslong legal …
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Utah’s Cox supports effort to appeal court ruling on redistricting – Politico
Utah’s Cox supports effort to appeal court ruling on redistricting Politico Red state judge chooses new congressional map in fight that could reshape House control Fox News Judge adopts Utah congressional map creating a Democratic-leaning district for 2026 AP News Judge’s ruling likely to give Democrats a congressional seat in Utah The Washington Post Utah Judge Strikes Down GOP Gerrymander, Restores Voter-Approved Fair Map Democracy …
Read More »Judge Rejects Utah’s Republican-Drawn Redistricting Map – The New York Times
Judge Rejects Utah’s Republican-Drawn Redistricting Map The New York Times Utah judge approves map creating new House seat in Democratic-leaning area The Guardian Utah judge denies GOP-passed congressional map Politico Judge set to choose new congressional map in fight that could reshape House control Fox News Utah Judge Strikes Down GOP Gerrymander, Restores Voter-Approved Fair Map Democracy Docket Source link
Read More »New measles cases bring Utah’s total to 64
SALT LAKE CITY — More than 60 Utah residents have now been diagnosed with the measles, according to the Utah Department of Health and Human Services. The department’s dashboard, which was updated Friday afternoon, reports a total of 64 cases of measles across the state. Health officials said there have been seven new confirmed cases in the past three weeks. …
Read More »‘We’re not happy’: Costly decisions, errors mar Utah’s hopes of a win over rival BYU
PROVO — With a yard to go on BYU’s 12-yard line as part of Utah’s first drive of the game, the road Utes lined up to go for it on fourth down. It was an easy decision for the coaching staff. The analytics were saying “go,” which only added more weight to an already successful season as one of the …
Read More »Invasive mosquitoes found in southern Utah’s Washington County
Here’s why health officials are worried and what they are doing about the problem (Southwest Mosquito Abatement District) An Aedes aegypti mosquito. St. George • A potentially deadly invasive species is making a home in southern Utah’s most populous county, and they are out for blood. Meet the Aedes aegypti mosquito, which infests urban and residential areas, feeds primarily on …
Read More »Utah’s tense redistricting fight didn’t start with Trump : NPR
A women takes a picture at the Utah State Capitol on May 3, 2022 in Salt Lake City. George Frey/Getty Images North America hide caption toggle caption George Frey/Getty Images North America SALT LAKE CITY — Utah is getting closer to redrawing its congressional boundaries in an unusual mid-decade redistricting process, but it’s not yet clear what that map will …
Read More »3 Utah defensive players highlighted Utah’s dominant offense, and it’s just the beginning
SALT LAKE CITY — Smith Snowden has been in big games before, but Saturday was a little different. The standout nickelback, who is considered one of the best defenders on the Utes, had a new role within the Utah football program Saturday in the season opener against UCLA. There were a little more nerves on his part before the game, …
Read More »What to know about Utah’s congressional map redistricting
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah is being thrust into a national battle over redistricting because of a court order to redraw its congressional map for the 2026 midterm elections, while President Donald Trump is pushing other Republican-led states to add winnable U.S. House seats for the GOP. The new district boundaries could make one of Utah’s four congressional seats …
Read More »Judge rules Utah’s legislature must redraw state’s congressional map for 2026 elections
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Utah Legislature will need to rapidly redraw the state’s congressional boundaries after a judge ruled Monday that the Republican-controlled body circumvented safeguards put in place by voters to ensure districts aren’t drawn to favor any party. READ MORE: Texas Senate passes redrawn congressional map favoring GOP, sends to governor The current map, adopted in …
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