Utah
Electoral Votes: 6
Population: 3,538,904
2024 Turnout: 64.2%
2020 Turnout: 69.2%
Cook PVI: R+11
Federal Government:
Senate
| Mike Lee (R) | John Curtis (R) |
House
| Blake Moore* (R) | Utah’s 1st |
| Celeste Maloy* (R) | Utah’s 2nd |
| Mike Kennedy* (R) | Utah’s 3rd |
| Burgess Owens* (R) | Utah’s 4th |
(* indicates seat up election in 2026)
State Government:
| Governor | Spencer Cox (R) |
| Chamber | Majority | Minority |
| Senate | 22R* | 6D+1F* |
| Assembly | 61R* | 14D* |
(* indicates seat up for election in 2026, F stands for Forward Party)
A Short Overview
Utah is one of the most Republican states, heavily influenced by its large population of members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Republicans dominate statewide offices and legislative control. Cultural priorities emphasize family values, religious influence, and economic growth. However, Utah Republicans sometimes favor more traditional conservative candidates over more populist figures. Democrats have limited competitiveness outside Salt Lake City.
