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Utah Supreme Court Upholds Democratic Map, Sparks Controversy

2/21/2026

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Utah’s Supreme Court upheld a Democratic-leaning congressional map and rejected Republican lawmakers’ appeal for lack of jurisdiction.
The ruling preserves Salt Lake County in a single district.
Republican Senate President Stuart Adams criticized the ruling.
Katharine Biele from the League of Women Voters praised it as a voters’ victory.
A separate federal appeal by Republican Congress members claims the state judge violated the U.S. Constitution by dismissing the Republican-drawn map.

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Utah’s Supreme Court upheld a Democratic-leaning congressional map and rejected Republican lawmakers’ appeal for lack of jurisdiction.
The ruling preserves Salt Lake County in a single district.
Republican Senate President Stuart Adams criticized the ruling.
Katharine Biele from the League of Women Voters praised it as a voters’ victory.
A separate federal appeal by Republican Congress members claims the state judge violated the U.S. Constitution by dismissing the Republican-drawn map.