Democrats see opening in Utah after judge orders new maps to be drawn

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A Utah judge ordered new congressional maps, citing illegal gerrymandering by lawmakers.

Democrats see a chance to win a Salt Lake City district in 2026.

The decision could shift political power, drawing national Democratic interest and support.

WASHINGTON — National Democrats are turning their attention to Utah after a district judge ordered state lawmakers to redraw its congressional map, possibly thrusting the Beehive State into the national redistricting war ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

Utah 3rd District Judge Dianna Gibson ruled on Monday that the state Legislature illegally gerrymandered the current congressional boundaries, ordering state lawmakers to redraw the map within the next 30 days. Doing so could put a larger port