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After a slowed count, Utah 4th District voters reelect Rep. Mike Kennedy

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After a slowed count, Utah 4th District voters reelect Rep. Mike Kennedy
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Rep. Mike Kennedy makes an appearance at the Utah GOP election night watch party in Draper, Nov. 3, 2026. Republican Rep. Mike Kennedy will keep his job in Washington, D.C., after voters from Utah’s 4th Congressional District chose him over “Blue Dog” Democratic challenger and Marine veteran Jonny Larsen.

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