Peter Crosby
About
Peter Crosby is a first-time Democratic candidate running for U.S. House in Utah's 2nd Congressional District in the 2026 election. He is a Cache Valley resident with a background in corporate operations, analytics, higher education administration at Utah State University, and currently works as a director and educator focused on research and emerging technology. He comes from a family with a long tradition of military and public service and is running to represent Northern Utah with a focus on community needs.
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Can a blue wave help a newcomer challenge Utah's top-ranking Republican in Congress?
Rep. Blake Moore, R-Utah, seeks re-election in Utah's 2nd Congressional District against newcomer Peter Crosby, a Democrat. Crosby is hoping a potential backlash against Trump and Republicans can help him outperform in a conservative district.
Moore, Crosby square off in debate for Utah's 2nd Congressional District
Rep. Blake Moore says he has found ‘a productive lane’ in Congress. Challenger Peter Crosby says he lacks courage The two candidates squared off Tuesday night in a debate for Utah’s most competitive congressional district. 13, 2026, in Logan, Utah.
Rep. Moore says he puts policy over toxic politics; Crosby calls himself a chance for change
In the race for Utah's newly-drawn 2nd Congressional District, Republican incumbent Rep. Blake Moore squared off with one of his challengers, Democrat Peter Crosby, on the debate stage at Utah State University on Tuesday, three weeks before the Nov.
Moore, Crosby drill into data centers and Great Salt Lake in 2nd District debate
13, 2026, in Logan, Utah. Utah State University was a fitting stage for the candidates vying for Utah's 2nd Congressional District. Republican Rep. Blake Moore played football at the northern Utah school, and his Democratic challenger Peter Crosby teaches there.
Moore, Crosby debate data centers, Trump tariffs and GSL
Before a crowd here at Utah State University on Tuesday night, Republican Congressman Blake Moore and Democratic challenger Peter Crosby debated a number of big issues facing the newly-formed Second Congressional District. It was a collegial, policy-focused debate where they presented their views for northern Utah.
WATCH: 2nd Congressional District Debate with Peter Crosby and Blake Moore
Democrat Peter Crosby and Republican Blake Moore. This will be the first general election since Utah adopted its new congressional map. House of Representatives. Check out UPR's Congressional District 2 Voter Guide. Watch the other debates below.
Crosby-Moore to meet in in 2nd Congressional District debate
With three until Election Day, the candidates running for Utah's 2nd Congressional District will meet in a debate Tuesday evening. Watch the Moore-Crosby debate live below: The debate at the Morgan Theatre in the Chase Fine Arts Center at Utah State University in Logan will feature Democrat Peter Crosby and incumbent Republican Blake Moore.
WATCH: Utah 2nd Congressional District Debate with Blake Moore and Peter Crosby
Even after Utah's court-ordered redistricting, Republican Rep. Blake Moore will largely represent the same geographic northern slice of the state. His challenger, Democrat Peter Crosby, works in higher education and as a private sector consultant and analyst.
Utah’s 2nd Congressional District: Blake Moore faces off against Peter Crosby and three other candidates
In the 2026 race for Utah’s 2nd Congressional District, U.S. Rep. Blake Moore is taking on Peter Crosby, and third-party candidates Carlton Bowen, Daniel Cottam and Robert Moesinger. Read The Salt Lake Tribune’s voter guide here.
‘Tone deaf’: Rep. Moore backs Sen. Curtis’ call to investigate Trump Jr. gift from Russian oligarch
Utah Rep. Blake Moore said on Thursday that he “absolutely agrees” with Sen. Moore is currently running to stay in Congress. In the upcoming Nov. 3 general election, he’s slated to compete for Utah’s new 2nd Congressional District against four other candidates — Democrat Peter Crosby, Libertarian Daniel Cottam, Independent American Carlton Bowen and unaffiliated candidate Robert Moesinger.
Recent partisan polling suggests that 2nd Congressional District race be a dead heat
LOGAN – If recent polling is accurate, Democratic congressional candidate Peter Crosby’s race against incumbent U.S. Rep. Blake Moore in the newly redrawn 2nd District of Utah is now a dead heat.
Democratic candidate Peter Crosby condemns Trump administration immigration policy
LOGAN – Democratic candidate Peter Crosby of Providence didn’t mince words when he roundly condemned ongoing immigration policy and enforcement efforts by the Trump administration on Sept. 10.
Democratic candidate Peter Crosby endorsed by statewide network of anti-Trump activists
Rep. Rep. The endorsement of Crosby from all 12 Utah chapters of the nationwide Indivisible organization was announced on Sept. “Utahns are increasing concerned with both the Trump administration and a Congress unwilling to rein his abuses of power and attacks on democratic norms,” she emphasized.
Democratic congressional criticizes Israel for involving the U.S. in misguided war with Iran
LOGAN – Following a calm, well-reasoned and almost scholarly lecture about domestic current affairs and politics during a town hall on Aug. 26, Democratic candidate Peter Crosby took a hard left turn on the topic of foreign affairs.
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