Utah's 2nd congressional district
U.S. House district in western Utah
Utah's 2nd congressional district currently serves western Salt Lake City and the largely rural western and southern portions of Utah, including Saint George and Tooele. The district is currently represented by Republican Celeste Maloy, who was elected to the seat after she defeated Democrat Kathleen Riebe in the November 21, 2023 special election, caused by the resignation of incumbent Chris Stewart (R) on September 15, 2023.
Recent election results from statewide races
2023–2027 boundaries
2027–2033 boundaries
List of members representing the district
District borders are periodically redrawn and some district residences may no longer be in the current 2nd district.
Until 1913, Utah only elected from the former at-large district.
Election results
1912
Note: The 1912 election consisted of an all-party election to the two at-large seats. Joseph Howell was elected to the first at-large seat on the basis of winning the most votes overall, while Jacob Johnson was elected to the second at-large seat.
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See also
Utah's congressional districts
List of United States congressional districts
References
Martis, Kenneth C. (1989). The Historical Atlas of Political Parties in the United States Congress. New York: Macmillan Publishing Company.
Martis, Kenneth C. (1982).
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