SALT LAKE CITY — The former Utah House majority whip announced Wednesday she will not seek another term as a state lawmaker.

Rep. Karianne Lisonbee, R-Syracuse, said it’s time “for a new chapter and new opportunities in my life,” and she will not run for reelection in 2026.

This comes a few months after Lisonbee lost her bid for House majority leader to Rep. Casey Snider, R-Paradise. Before that, she had been serving in House leadership since November 2022 as whip and assistant whip.

Lisonbee said her loss in this year’s leadership election didn’t play a role in her decision not to run again.

“I am prayerful about each big decision in my life,” she told KSL. “I have felt that this is the right choice for me and my district at this time.”

In a statement posted on X, Lisonbee sa

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