Utah Voters to Choose 4th District Representative
Four candidates will compete for the U.S. House seat in the November 3, 2026, general election.
Updated on Oct. 30, 2026 in Elections
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Voters in Utah's 4th Congressional District will head to the polls on November 3, 2026, to elect a new representative to the U.S. House. The race follows the decision by incumbent Burgess Owens to forgo a reelection bid.
Why it matters
The outcome of this race will determine who represents the district in Washington, D.C., for the upcoming two-year congressional term. This election occurs following a court-ordered redrawing of Utah's district boundaries.
Four candidates are vying for the seat in a race held following a court-ordered redistricting process. The winner will serve a standard two-year term in the U.S. House of Representatives.
The players
Mike Kennedy
He currently serves as the representative for Utah's 3rd Congressional District.
Jonny Larsen
He is a candidate for the 4th District who served in the Marine Corps from 2000 to 2004.
Steven Burt
He is a candidate for the 4th District who has practiced law for nearly 20 years.
Burgess Owens
He is the current U.S. Representative who announced in March 2026 that he would not seek reelection.
Taylor Wright
He is a candidate seeking the open seat in the 4th Congressional District.
The details
The 4th Congressional District covers Sanpete, Juab, Millard, Sevier, and Tooele counties, along with segments of Salt Lake and Utah counties. Candidates seeking the office include Mike Kennedy, Jonny Larsen, Taylor Wright, and Steven Burt.
Timeline
March 2026: Burgess Owens announces he will not seek reelection.
November 3, 2026: Election day for the 4th Congressional District seat.
Political Context
This race is framed by the court-ordered redrawing of Utah's congressional boundaries, which reshaped the district's map. Opposing interests emphasize that these new district lines alter traditional voting patterns and may shift regional representation.
Residents in the newly defined 4th District will have a new representative in the U.S. House starting after the November 3, 2026, election. This transition affects the federal advocacy and legislative priorities for the counties within the district.
The takeaway
Voters should confirm their assigned polling location and current district map before heading to the polls on November 3. Understanding the updated district boundaries is essential for residents in Sanpete, Juab, Millard, Sevier, and Tooele counties.
What happens next
Election day is scheduled for November 3, 2026, at which point voters will cast ballots to determine the winner of the seat.
Further reading
For additional context on the upcoming vote, visit the Utah Elections page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Utah Public Radio.
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