Utah judge orders new congressional maps for 2026 in another redistricting twist

A Utah district judge has ruled that the state must redraw its congressional districts because the state’s Republican-controlled Legislature erred when it overruled a ballot measure passed by voters that sought to rein in partisan gerrymandering. The ruling adds yet another wrinkle to the national battle for control of Congress next year — and how the congressional map is evolving ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.