Despite concerns of gerrymandering, Democrats say new Utah map is 'real pickup opportunity'

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Utah's new congressional map, approved Monday, faces accusations of gerrymandering.

Democrats see potential to flip a U.S. House seat despite GOP advantages.

National Democrats plan to campaign heavily, citing a "real pickup opportunity."

WASHINGTON — Despite initial complaints that a newly proposed congressional map in Utah gives an unfair advantage to Republicans, national Democrats are bullish about their chances to flip a U.S. House seat in next year's midterm elections.

The Utah Legislature approved a new version of its congressional map on Monday, altering the state's boundaries for its four federal congressional districts. The map would solidify two of the seats — District 1 and District 4, which encompass northern Utah and sout