Incumbent Representative Celeste Maloy and challenger Phil Lyman will face each other in the June 23 Republican primary for Utah's 3rd Congressional District, according to Ballotpedia.
Impact of new district boundaries
The election follows a district court ruling that ordered the state to redraw its congressional map after finding the 2021 plan was a partisan gerrymander. KSL-TV reporters Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff noted that the newly drawn, more conservative-leaning district could provide an opening for Lyman, a former state Representative.
Maloy's campaign platform and goals
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 campaign website also highlights her support for reducing energy regulations to promote domestic production and affordability.
Lyman's focus on public lands
Lyman, who previously ran for governor in 2024, is focusing his campaign on the preservation of Utah's control over public lands. The primary follows a tense Republican Party of Utah nominating convention on April 25, where Maloy defeated Lyman with 51% of the vote to 49%.
Broader regional and international news
The congressional race occurs alongside broader regional and international developments. While Utah prepares for its June primary, U.S. Central Command reported Wednesday that the U.S. military has begun striking multiple targets in Iran in response to what it described as continued Iranian aggression.
