Expert witness swears Utah Dems could win a couple of seats under GOP Legislature’s new congressional map

Plaintiffs’ scholars counter that lawmakers’ proposal creates four safe Republican spots. Judge must decide.

(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Sean Trende, an election analyst for RealClearPolitics, provides testimony during a hearing on congressional redistricting maps before Judge Dianna Gibson in 3rd District Court in Salt Lake City on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025.

Expert witness swears Utah Dems could win a couple of seats under GOP Legislature’s new congressional map

Plaintiffs’ scholars counter that lawmakers’ proposal creates four safe Republican spots. Judge must decide.

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