Utah's 2nd Congressional District election, 2026

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Utah's 2nd Congressional District
General election
Election details
Filing deadline: Pending
Primary: Pending General: November 3, 2026
How to vote
Poll times: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Voting in Utah
Race ratings
Cook Political Report: Solid Republican DDHQ and The Hill: Pending Inside Elections: Solid Republican Sabato's Crystal Ball: Safe Republican
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All U.S. House districts, including the 2nd Congressional District of Utah, are holding elections in 2026. The general election is November 3, 2026. To learn more about other elections on the ballot, click here.

Candidates and election results

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Note: At this time, Ballotpedia is combining all declared candidates for this election into one list under a general election heading. As primary election dates are published, this information will be updated to separate general election candidates from primary candidates as appropriate.

General election

The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.

General election for U.S. House Utah District 2

The following candidates are running in the general election for U.S. House Utah District 2 on November 3, 2026.

		Candidate
		Celeste Maloy (R)
		Peter Crosby (D)
	Submit photo	Tyler Farnsworth (D)
		Jarom Gillins (D)
		Jonathan Larsen (D)
	Submit photo	Bryan Lamont Arrington (Independent)

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Jarom Gillins

Party: Democratic Party

Incumbent: No

Political Office: None

Submitted Biography:  "I’m Jarom Gillins, a tradesman, boy scout, and passionate independent reformer running to return government to the people it serves. I’ve worked across industries, seeing firsthand how our governments decisions affect real people. I’m not a career politician, nor do I want to be. I’m tired of watching both parties serve wealthy donors instead of the everyday American. My campaign is about accountability, transparency, and trust, while driving our country into a future. I believe Utah can lead the way by proving that honest, common-sense leadership still works, and corporations shouldn't dictate our lives."

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Key Messages

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China is outpacing the U.S. in energy grid growth and reliability. As someone who’s worked in renewable energy, I’ve seen firsthand how outdated our grid has become. Big corporations and data centers get sweetheart deals from power producers, shifting costs to families while neglecting critical transmission upgrades. I’ll fight for modern infrastructure, fair pricing, and a resilient grid that serves the people who actually pay the bills. Not for the corporations that lobby for discounts

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42% of Utah is federally controlled. Ranchers, tribes, counties, and recreationists depend on that land, but decisions are made in DC. This creates red tape, lawsuits, and inefficiency while locals shoulder the costs. In 2014, the Utah legislature passed the "Transfer Of Public Lands Act", the federal government did not comply. Utahns deserve local control over our land. Federal management traps communities in lawsuits and bureaucracy while our counties pay the bills. We can protect access, preserve heritage, and still keep national parks federal. What’s missing is a system where Utahns decide how to manage grazing, water, and energy responsibly.

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Money constantly hides in the shadows of our legislation. Super PACs, shell companies, and “nonprofits” let billionaires and foreign interests buy influence while voters are left in the dark. I’ll fight to require full donor disclosure for ALL political spending, ban foreign-linked entities from contributing through U.S. subsidiaries, and close the revolving-door pipeline between Congress and lobbying firms. No more secret money, no more special access. Every vote, every dollar, every deal should be visible to the public, where we can hold our elected officials accountable for their actions.

Voting information

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Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Jarom Gillins (D)

China is outpacing the U.S. in energy grid growth and reliability. As someone who’s worked in renewable energy, I’ve seen firsthand how outdated our grid has become. Big corporations and data centers get sweetheart deals from power producers, shifting costs to families while neglecting critical transmission upgrades. I’ll fight for modern infrastructure, fair pricing, and a resilient grid that serves the people who actually pay the bills. Not for the corporations that lobby for discounts

42% of Utah is federally controlled. Ranchers, tribes, counties, and recreationists depend on that land, but decisions are made in DC. This creates red tape, lawsuits, and inefficiency while locals shoulder the costs. In 2014, the Utah legislature passed the "Transfer Of Public Lands Act", the federal government did not comply. Utahns deserve local control over our land. Federal management traps communities in lawsuits and bureaucracy while our counties pay the bills. We can protect access, preserve heritage, and still keep national parks federal. What’s missing is a system where Utahns decide how to manage grazing, water, and energy responsibly.

Money constantly hides in the shadows of our legislation. Super PACs, shell companies, and “nonprofits” let billionaires and foreign interests buy influence while voters are left in the dark. I’ll fight to require full donor disclosure for ALL political spending, ban foreign-linked entities from contributing through U.S. subsidiaries, and close the revolving-door pipeline between Congress and lobbying firms. No more secret money, no more special access. Every vote, every dollar, every deal should be visible to the public, where we can hold our elected officials accountable for their actions.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Jarom Gillins (D)

I’m passionate about restoring government accountability to the people. My focus will be on pushing policies that make the lives of ourselves, our children, and even grandchildren, better. We are all tired of the political division, and tired of losing friends and families over wedge issues that have no place in government. I believe we can and should demand full transparency in how our government spends and who it serves. Every policy I support comes down to one principle: accountability to the people who live and work here, both now, and in the future.

What legacy would you like to leave?

Jarom Gillins (D)

I want to leave the world better than I found it and lead by example. I believe in capitalism, but it should reward hard work and results, not manipulation and greed. Our current version of capitalism is failing Americans every day. When people put in the effort, they should see the return. Success should lift everyone who earns it, not just those at the top. Doing the right thing, treating people fairly, and leading with integrity are how we fix what’s broken without abandoning what works.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Jarom Gillins (D)

My first job was as a Boy Scout camp counselor and lifeguard, a role I held for two summers in high school while working as a city lifeguard in the off-season. The Boy Scouts taught me responsibility, service, and integrity. These values still guide me to this day. Leading younger scouts, keeping people safe, and living by the Scout Oath and Law shaped my moral compass long before politics ever entered the picture.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics?

Jarom Gillins (D)

Absolutely not. That’s how we got here. Career politicians have turned government into a business that serves donors, not voters. They’ve buried us in debt, driven up costs, and let corruption become normal. We need people who know what it’s like to earn a paycheck and pay the price for bad decisions made in Washington. Real-world experience builds accountability, something this government has long-since forgotten.

What legislation would you enact related to election administration in the United States?

Jarom Gillins (D)

Elections should remain fair and free. Many Americans want election day to be a federal holiday, as taking time off work is inconvenient, and many people don't trust mail-in ballots. Eventually, a better system for voting will be enacted, and as a representative, I would like to lead the charge on ensuring every legal voters voice is heard.

You can ask candidates in this race to fill out the survey by clicking their names below:

• Celeste Maloy
• Jonathan Larsen

Campaign finance

Name	Party	Receipts*	Disbursements**	Cash on hand	Date
Celeste Maloy	Republican Party	$352,750	$258,115	$201,657	As of September 30, 2025
Peter Crosby	Democratic Party	$0	$0	$0	Data not available***
Tyler Farnsworth	Democratic Party	$0	$0	$0	Data not available***
Jarom Gillins	Democratic Party	$0	$0	$0	Data not available***
Jonathan Larsen	Democratic Party	$12,824	$12,208	$616	As of September 30, 2025
Bryan Lamont Arrington	Independent	$0	$0	$0	Data not available***
Source: Federal Elections Commission, "Campaign finance data," 2026. This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC). * According to the FEC, "Receipts are anything of value (money, goods, services or property) received by a political committee." ** According to the FEC, a disbursement "is a purchase, payment, distribution, loan, advance, deposit or gift of money or anything of value to influence a federal election," plus other kinds of payments not made to influence a federal election. *** Candidate either did not report any receipts or disbursements to the FEC, or Ballotpedia did not find an FEC candidate ID.

General election race ratings

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• Safe and Solid ratings indicate that one party has a clear edge and the race is not competitive.
• Likely ratings indicate that one party has a clear edge, but an upset is possible.
• Lean ratings indicate that one party has a small edge, but the race is competitive.
• Toss-up ratings indicate that neither party has an advantage.

Race ratings are informed by a number of factors, including polling, candidate quality, and election result history in the race's district or state.

Race ratings: Utah's 2nd Congressional District election, 2026
Race tracker	Race ratings
	12/2/2025	11/25/2025	11/18/2025	11/11/2025
The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter	Solid Republican	Solid Republican	Solid Republican	Solid Republican
Decision Desk HQ and The Hill	Pending	Pending	Pending	Pending
Inside Elections with Nathan L. Gonzales	Solid Republican	Solid Republican	Solid Republican	Solid Republican
Larry J. Sabato's Crystal Ball	Safe Republican	Safe Republican	Safe Republican	Safe Republican
Note: Ballotpedia reviews external race ratings every week throughout the election season and posts weekly updates even if the media outlets have not revised their ratings during that week.

Ballot access

The table below details filing requirements for U.S. House candidates in Utah in the 2026 election cycle. For additional information on candidate ballot access requirements in Utah, click here.

Filing requirements for U.S. House candidates, 2026
State	Office	Party	Signatures required	Filing fee	Filing deadline	Source
Utah	U.S. House	Ballot-qualified party	7,000	$500	TBD	Source
Utah	U.S. House	Unaffiliated	5% of registered voters in the district, or 300, whichever is less	$500	TBD	Source

District history

The section below details election results for this office in elections dating back to 2020.

District analysis

This section will contain facts and figures related to this district's elections when those are available.

See also

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Footnotes

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Utah's current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

John Curtis (R)

Mike Lee (R)

Representatives

District 1

Blake Moore (R)

District 2

Celeste Maloy (R)

District 3

Mike Kennedy (R)

District 4

Burgess Owens (R)

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