Utah congressional delegation set as AP calls Moore, Kennedy races
November 8, 2026 at 2:12 AM MT · via Utah News Dispatch · Summarized by Mormon News from original reporting
The Associated Press called victory for Republican Reps. Blake Moore and Mike Kennedy late this week, confirming Utah's expected congressional delegation, according to the Utah News Dispatch. Moore won the 2nd District with 50.26% of votes, while Kennedy secured his seat.
Both Moore and Kennedy are Latter-day Saints. Their victories came as Republicans faced unexpectedly strong Democratic challenges across Utah, with the party on track to lose its supermajority in the state House.
More coverage of this story
- KUTV 2 →November 3, 2026 at 10:52 PM MT
- The Salt Lake Tribune →November 3, 2026 at 8:00 PM MT
- KUER →November 5, 2026 at 10:17 AM MT
- Deseret News →November 5, 2026 at 11:26 AM MT
- KUTV 2 →November 5, 2026 at 11:25 AM MT
Mormon News summarizes reporting from established outlets and always links to the original. See an error? Report it.
Related coverage
- Were LDS voters part of Utah's midterm blue shift?
via The Salt Lake Tribune · November 7, 2026
- Podcast examines what Mormon leaders knew about Wade Christofferson's abuse history
via YouTube / Mormon Discussion Inc. · November 6, 2026
- Bishop's wife defends youth chastity interviews; commenters push back
via YouTube / Mormonish Podcast · November 5, 2026
- Elder Kearon's dedicatory prayer calls Wichita temple 'house of joy'
via Church News · November 4, 2026
From the Mormon News Podcast
- Mormon Bishops “Stand In As Jesus”? Becky Squire, Quentin Cook, Holy War BYU v Utah | Ep. 2225
Full episode and transcript · November 7, 2026
- Mormons & the 2026 Midterms. Mitt Romney Vindicated! Utah Turning Blue! - Mormon News | Ep. 2224
Full episode and transcript · November 6, 2026