Incumbent Representative Celeste Maloy and challenger Phil Lyman will face each other in the June 23 Republican primary for Utah's 3rd Congressional District, a race shaped by newly drawn district boundaries following a court ruling regarding partisan gerrymandering.
The primary follows the Republican Party of Utah's April 25 nominating convention, where Maloy defeated Lyman in a two-round vote with 51% to 49%. Under party rules, a candidate needed 60% of the vote to advance unopposed.
Impact of New District Boundaries
As KSL-TV reported, the newly drawn district features a more conservative lean that could provide an opening for Lyman, a former state representative. However, University of Utah Professor Jason Hinckley noted that Maloy enters the race from a position of strength due to her incumbency and significant fundraising.
Maloy's Campaign Platform
Maloy, who was first elected in a 2023 special election, is campaigning on her legislative experience and her efforts to secure funding for the Great Salt Lake. Her platform also includes reducing energy regulations to promote domestic production.
Lyman's Campaign Focus
Lyman, who previously ran for governor in 2024, is focusing his campaign on preserving Utah's control over public lands.
Salt Lake City Utility Updates
In Salt Lake City, the Department of Public Utilities officially launched its Lead Service Line Replacement Program on April 29 to address aging infrastructure in response to new federal EPA rules.
Drought Advisory and Regional News
Additionally, Mayor Erin Mendenhall announced a Stage 2 drought advisory for Salt Lake City on March 19, citing spring runoff levels that were well below average.
Other regional park and recreation updates include the continued availability of North Fork Park in Weber County and Piute State Park, which offers fishing on the Piute Reservoir.
