Republicans could lose their supermajority in the Utah Legislature. Here’s what has to happen.

As of Wednesday afternoon, Democrats and unaffiliated candidates were on the way to flipping 17 seats in the House and two in the Senate.

(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Rep. Sahara Hayes celebrates with fellow Democrats during the Democratic Party general election night watch party in Salt Lake City on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.

By  Emily R. Anderson

 | Nov. 4, 2026, 4:05 p.m.