Utah congressional seats in play for Democrats after judge's map ruling

Lawmakers look at a display of public comments on their congressional redistricting proposals in Salt Lake City in September. A judge struck down the legislature's new congressional map late Monday. (HANNAH SCHOENBAUM/AP) — Lawmakers look at a display of public comments on their congressional redistricting proposals in Salt Lake City in September. A judge struck down the legislature’s new congressional map late Monday. (HANNAH SCHOENBAUM/AP)

By KUTV Staff | Sinclair National Desk

PUBLISHED: November 11, 2025 at 9:48 AM EST

Judge Dianna Gibson issued her decision just before midnight Monday, ruling that the Legislature’s Map C, adopted through Senate Bill 1012, violates the standards outlined in Proposition 4 — Utah’s 2018 voter-approved redistricting reform measure. She said the legislature's map “unduly favors Republicans and disfavors Democrats.”