Today, Utah’s Third District Court struck down the state’s gerrymandered maps, which have allowed Utah Republicans to build a 5-0 Congressional delegation in favor of Republicans. This is despite Salt Lake City and surrounding areas becoming markedly bluer, and Utah previously having Democratic representation at the Congressional level. 

Chair Martin visited Utah in May and is committed to building Democratic power in the Mountain West. The DNC also hosted a People’s Town Hall in Salt Lake City last month and saw the blue shift in the state firsthand. 

DNC Chair Ken Martin issued the following statement:

“The DNC applauds the Third District Court in Utah for striking down Utah’s blatant, gerrymandered maps. Utahns deserve representation that reflects the demographic and ideological makeup of the state. Utah Republicans gerrymandered the maps because they knew they were losing power in the state, and they attempted to stop Democratic gains in the state. With this ruling, power is back in the hands of everyday Utahns to be able to choose their representatives, instead of Donald Trump and Republicans. Every seat counts, and Democrats everywhere are fired up and ready to take back the House in the midterms in 2026.”