Incumbent Republican Celeste Maloy and challenger Phil Lyman will compete in the June 23, 2006, primary election for Utah's 3rd Congressional District, according to Ballotpedia election data.
Republican Primary Details
Both Maloy and Lyman secured their positions in the Republican primary after defeating Tyler Murset during the Republican convention held on April 25, 2026. The upcoming primary will determine which Republican advances to the general election scheduled for November 3, 2026.
Democratic Candidate Status
The Democratic primary for the district was canceled, allowing Kent Udell to advance to the general election without appearing on a primary ballot. Udell previously defeated Steve Merrill during the Democratic convention on April 25, 2026.
General Election Candidates
The general election field currently includes Kent Udell representing the Democratic Party, Cassie Easley for the Constitution Party, Michael Stoddard for the Libertarian Party, and Adonis Hooslyn as a Nonpartisan candidate. Easley advanced following the Constitution Party convention on April 25, while Stoddard moved forward after the Libertarian convention on April 18.
District Political Outlook
Political analysts currently rate the district as a safe Republican seat. The 2026 election will impact the partisan balance of the U.S. House of Representatives for the 120th Congress.
