Judge Rejects GOP Map, Boosts Democrats in Utah

Utah Judge Rejects Republican Map, Adopts Democratic-Favoring Alternative for Midterm ElectionsIn a significant ruling, Utah Judge Dianna Gibson rejected a new congressional map drawn by Republican lawmakers, opting for an alternative proposal that favors Democrats. This decision comes ahead of the 2026 midterm elections and challenges the previous map designed to protect Republican seats. Judge Gibson found the Legislatures map unduly favored Republicans and disfavored Democrats, leading her to select a map submitted by the League of Women Voters of Utah and Mormon Women for Ethical Government. This new map keeps Salt Lake County almost entirely within one district, improving Democrats chances of winning a seat in Utah. Republicans have strongly objected to the ruling, with one state representative calling it a gross abuse of power and initiating impeachment proceedings against Judge Gibson. The Daily News Now! - Every city. Every story. AI Powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.