2022 United States House of Representatives elections in Utah

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2022 United States House of Representatives elections in Utah

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All 4 Utah seats to the United States House of Representatives
 
Party Republican Democratic
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The 2022 United States House of Representatives elections in Utah will be held on November 8, 2022, to elect the four U.S. Representatives from the state of Utah, one from each of the state's four congressional districts. The elections will coincide with other elections to the House of Representatives, elections to the United States Senate and various state and local elections.

District 1[]

The 1st district is located in northern Utah, including the cities of Ogden, Logan, Park City, Layton, Clearfield, and the northern half of the Great Salt Lake. The incumbent is Republican Blake Moore, who was elected with 69.5% of the vote in 2020.[1]

Republican primary[]

Candidates[]

Declared[]
Did not file[]
  • Alena Ericksen, activist[8]
Endorsements[]
Tina Cannon
Federal officials
  • Rob Bishop, former U.S. Representative[4]

Democratic primary[]

Candidates[]

Declared[]
  • Rick Jones, nominee for state representative in 2018[9]

General election[]

Predictions[]

Source Ranking As of
The Cook Political Report[10] Solid R November 16, 2021
Inside Elections[11] Solid R December 23, 2021
Sabato's Crystal Ball[12] Safe R November 17, 2021

District 2[]

The 2nd district encompasses both Salt Lake City and the rural western and southern parts of the state. The incumbent is Republican Chris Stewart, who was re-elected with 59.0% of the vote in 2020.[1]

Republican primary[]

Candidates[]

Declared[]
  • Erin Rider, attorney[13]
  • Chris Stewart, incumbent U.S. Representative[14]

Democratic primary[]

Candidates[]

Declared[]
  • Steve Hartwick, nominee for state senate in 2016[6]
  • Nicholas Mitchell, scientist and business owner[6]

United Utah Party[]

Candidates[]

Declared[]

General election[]

Predictions[]

Source Ranking As of
The Cook Political Report[10] Solid R November 16, 2021
Inside Elections[11] Solid R December 23, 2021
Sabato's Crystal Ball[12] Safe R November 17, 2021

District 3[]

The 3rd district includes rural southeastern Utah, stretches into the Provo-Orem metro area, and takes in the southeastern Salt Lake City suburbs of Holladay, Cottonwood Heights, Sandy, and Draper. The incumbent is Republican John Curtis, who was re-elected with 68.8% of the vote in 2020.[1]

Republican primary[]

Candidates[]

Declared[]
  • John Curtis, incumbent U.S. Representative[16][6]
  • Jason Preston, businessman[17]
  • Lyman Wight[16]
  • Chris Herrod, former state representative[6]
  • Tim Aalders, perennial candidate[6]

Democratic primary[]

Candidates[]

Declared[]
  • Glenn Wright, Summit County councilman[18]
  • Archie Williams III, perennial candidate[19]

Libertarian convention[]

Candidates[]

Declared[]
  • Michael Stoddard[20]

Constitution Party[]

Candidates[]

Declared[]
  • Daniel Clyde Cummings, perennial candidate[20]

Independent American Party[]

Candidates[]

Declared[]

General election[]

Predictions[]

Source Ranking As of
The Cook Political Report[10] Solid R November 16, 2021
Inside Elections[11] Solid R December 23, 2021
Sabato's Crystal Ball[12] Safe R November 17, 2021

District 4[]

The 4th district is based in southwest Salt Lake County, taking in parts of West Valley City and Salt Lake City, as well as South Salt Lake, Taylorsville, Murray, West Jordan, Midvale, South Jordan, Riverton, Herriman, and Bluffdale. The district also stretches south into eastern Utah County, western Juab County, and northern Sanpete County. The incumbent is Republican Burgess Owens, who flipped the district and was elected with 47.7% of the vote in 2020.[1]

Republican primary[]

Candidates[]

Declared[]
  • Jake Hunsaker, technology executive and ex-financial analyst[21]
  • Burgess Owens, incumbent U.S. Representative[6]
Withdrew[]
  • Nick Huey, creative consultant and climate change activist[22][23]
Endorsements[]
Burgess Owens
Federal officials
  • Tim Scott, U.S. Senator from South Carolina[24]
Organizations
  • Black America's Political Action Committee[25]
Jake Hunsaker
Federal officials

Democratic primary[]

Candidates[]

Declared[]
  • Darlene McDonald, activist and candidate for this seat in 2018[27]
Did not file[]
  • Ben McAdams, former U.S. Representative[28]

United Utah Party[]

Candidates[]

Declared[]
  • January Walker, businesswoman and cybersecurity professional[29]

General election[]

Predictions[]

Source Ranking As of
The Cook Political Report[10] Solid R November 16, 2021
Inside Elections[11] Solid R December 23, 2021
Sabato's Crystal Ball[12] Safe R November 17, 2021

References[]

  1. ^ a b c d Johnson, Cheryl L. (February 28, 2019). "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 3, 2020". Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives.
  2. ^ Vandenack, Tim (January 5, 2022). "US Rep. Blake Moore makes it official — he's seeking a second term". The Standard-Examiner. Retrieved January 5, 2022.
  3. ^ Vandenack, Tim (December 27, 2021). "U.S. House race draws three, most Weber County incumbents to vie again". The Standard-Examiner. Retrieved December 28, 2021.
  4. ^ a b Vandenack, Tim (February 18, 2022). "Tina Cannon to seek US House seat, garners Rob Bishop's endorsement". The Standard-Examiner. Retrieved March 4, 2022.
  5. ^ Vandenack, Tim (February 23, 2022). "Syracuse man to run for US House, calls for 'more principled leadership'". Standard-Examiner.
  6. ^ a b c d e f g "2022 Candidate Filings". Office of the Lieutenant Governor of Utah. Retrieved February 28, 2022.
  7. ^ "Utah County mayor announces 1st District run". The Standard-Examiner. March 6, 2022. Retrieved March 8, 2022.
  8. ^ "Alena Ericksen FEC Statement of Candidacy". Retrieved November 24, 2021.
  9. ^ "Hopeful candidates queue up to replace U.S. Rep. Blake Moore". Cache Valley Daily. March 7, 2022.
  10. ^ a b c d "2022 House Race Ratings". The Cook Political Report. Retrieved November 16, 2021.
  11. ^ a b c d "House Ratings". House Ratings. The Rothenberg Political Report. Retrieved December 23, 2021.
  12. ^ a b c d "2022 House Ratings". Sabato's Crystal Ball. November 17, 2021. Retrieved November 17, 2021.
  13. ^ Schott, Bryan (November 6, 2021). "Republican Erin Rider challenging Chris Stewart for GOP nomination in 2022". The Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved November 6, 2021.
  14. ^ Hemmersmeier, Sean (November 15, 2021). "Congressman Chris Stewart announces reelection bid for 6th term". Retrieved November 17, 2021.
  15. ^ Wilkinson, Rhett (February 23, 2022). "Jay Mcfarland, a GOP House Candidate Last Federal Election Cycle, Says Why He's Running for a Different House Seat With the Moderate United Utah Party". Retrieved February 25, 2022.
  16. ^ a b "A stampede of candidates running for office as Utah's filing period ends". The Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved March 9, 2022.
  17. ^ "Orem resident tosses hat into ring for Congressional seat". Daily Herald. November 13, 2021. Retrieved March 6, 2022.
  18. ^ "Glenn Wright, Democratic stalwart in Park City, starts congressional bid". www.parkrecord.com. March 4, 2022.
  19. ^ "County councilor Glenn Wright seeks spot on ballot for Congress". March 8, 2022.
  20. ^ a b c "2022 Candidate Filings - Lieutenant Governor's Office: Elections". elections.utah.gov. Retrieved March 17, 2022.
  21. ^ "This Utah Republican is running against Burgess Owens, points to lawmaker's extreme views". The Salt Lake Tribune. September 10, 2021. Retrieved October 6, 2021.
  22. ^ "A lie detector test in Utah's 4th Congressional District? One GOP candidate plans to wire up". Deseret. October 12, 2021. Retrieved October 29, 2021.
  23. ^ "Nick Huey Congressional Candidate". Retrieved March 4, 2022.
  24. ^ Ackley, Kate (November 16, 2021). "Sen. Tim Scott endorses in 9 House races". Roll Call. Retrieved November 16, 2021.
  25. ^ "Our Candidates (2021-2022)". BAMPAC. Retrieved January 29, 2022.
  26. ^ "Utah's 4th District Congressional Challenger Jake Hunsaker Receives Country First Endorsement as the Candidate to Mend Divisions". Digital Journal. March 8, 2022.
  27. ^ Burt, Spencer. "Activist, DNC delegate running for congress against Owens". www.fox13now.com. KSTU. Retrieved February 6, 2022.
  28. ^ "Ben McAdams still mulling a '22 run, but announces two new projects". Deseret News. February 18, 2021. Retrieved October 26, 2021.
  29. ^ "January Walker announces candidacy for U.S. House of Representatives with United Utah Party". Utah Policy. February 28, 2022. Retrieved March 3, 2022.

External links[]

Official campaign websites for 1st district candidates
Official campaign websites for 2nd district candidates
Official campaign websites for 3rd district candidates
Official campaign websites for 4th district candidates
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