SPANISH FORK, Utah — Should the new congressional redistricting map ordered by a local judge move through the system and become official, Weber, Salt Lake and Utah will all be split. But while there will be new divides on paper, some Utahns feel Judge Dianna Gibson's decision brings better representation.

In some places, like Vineyard and Orem, the difference in a congressional district may soon be a matter of going from one block to the next.

“I grew up in the third district. I remember Scott Matheson as a governor and Wayne Owens as a congressman. That district, that would be 50/50," said Elk Ridge resident Rebecca Devenport.

But residents like Devenport say more recent political races felt far apart.

“I’m so excited that there are voices at the table and that people aren’t shut

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