Episode 976: Fairer Utah Congressional Map Likely Here to Stay, as Federal Court Panel Rejects GOP Appeal

The American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for Feb. 25, 2026

Fairer Utah Congressional Map Likely Here to Stay, as Federal Court Panel Rejects GOP Appeal
We’re back in Utah today, where on February 23rd a federal district court panel rejected a GOP appeal to court-chosen fair congressional districts. Another GOP appeal failed in the Utah Supreme Court just last week.

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Today’s Links

Articles & Resources:

U.S. District Court for Utah (via Utah News Dispatch) - Gardner v. Henderson
Utah News Dispatch - Redistricting: Federal panel denies bid to overturn Utah’s court-ordered congressional map
Campaign Legal Center - Federal Court Upholds Right to Fair Congressional Map in Utah

Related ADM Reports:

American Democracy Minute - Utah Supreme Court Rejects GOP Appeal; Fairer Map Stands. In VA, Same Judge, Different Objection to Ballot Measure to Authorize Redistricting
American Democracy Minute - Polls Show Most Utah Voters Want to Protect Their Fair Redistricting Amendment, But Another GOP-Backed Ballot Initiative Aims to Repeal It
American Democracy Minute - (Dec. 2025) Utah Judge Who Struck Down ‘Extreme Gerrymander’ Threatened with Impeachment and Violence; Florida Redistricting Starts Dec. 4

Groups Taking Action:

Mormon Women for Ethical Government, League of Women Voters UT, Campaign Legal Center

Register or Check Your Voter Registration:

U.S. Election Assistance Commission – How to Register And Vote in Your State

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