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Karianne Lisonbee

U.S. House District 2

RepublicanNo longer running · Out in Primary

About

Karianne Lisonbee is a Republican who served as a member of the Utah House of Representatives representing District 14 from 2017 until at least 2026. She previously served on the Syracuse City Council and held leadership roles including Utah House Majority Whip, Assistant Whip, and Chair of the House Judiciary Committee. Lisonbee ran in the 2026 Republican primary for Utah's 2nd Congressional District but was defeated by incumbent Blake Moore.

Where they stand

Federal spending and national debt prioritize reducing spending and addressing the $39 trillion debt.

Armed Services seek seat on Armed Services Committee to support Utah defense interests including Hill Air Force Base.

Pro-life 100% pro-life.

Second Amendment A+ NRA rating; pro-Second Amendment with record supporting gun rights measures.

Other pledged to cut wasteful spending, end corruption, never trade stocks in office; record of cutting taxes and balancing budgets in state legislature; skeptical of certain federal spending like Great Salt Lake funding without justification.

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Coverage

Utah Senate President threatens defamation lawsuits against critics

Lawyers for Senate President J. Stuart Adams have fired off a series of letters demanding retractions and threatening defamation lawsuits against four people who made comments about him.

August 19, 2026

Utah Debates Schedule Features Congressional Primaries and Local Archives

PBS Utah provides access to upcoming and archived Utah political debates, including congressional primary discussions and local city council races.

Salt Lake CityJuly 9, 2026

Official Results Released for 2026 Davis County Primary Election

Official results for the 2026 Davis County Primary Election have been updated as of July 7, 2026. The election saw 45,797 ballots cast from a total of 111,056 registered voters.

BountifulJuly 7, 2026

Celeste Maloy Wins Republican Primary for Utah's 3rd District

U.S. Representative Celeste Maloy defeated Republican challenger Phil Lyman in the primary election for Utah’s newly drawn 3rd Congressional District. Maloy will face Democrat Kent Udell in the upcoming general election.

UtahJune 27, 2026

Blake D. Moore Wins U.S. House District 2 Primary

Blake D. Moore received 50.25% of the vote with 4,030 votes in the U.S. House District 2 primary. Karianne Lisonbee followed with 49.75% of the vote and 3,990 votes.

June 24, 2026

Moore and Lisonbee Face Off in 2nd District Republican Primary

Incumbent Blake Moore and challenger Karianne Lisonbee will face off in the June 23, 2026, Republican primary for Utah's 2nd Congressional District. The race is shaped by recent court-ordered redistricting that altered district boundaries from those used in 2024.

WashingtonJune 10, 2026

Proposition 4, data centers take center stage in GOP debate for Utah’s 2nd District

SALT LAKE CITY — Few policy disagreements emerged during a debate between 2nd Congressional District candidates Blake Moore and Karianne Lisonbee Monday. ## Redistricting and Proposition 4 disputes Instead, Lisonbee used the topic of redistricting to attack Moore for his support

Salt Lake CityJune 2, 2026

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