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Utah's 2nd Congressional District election, 2026

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2024
Utah's 2nd Congressional District
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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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General election

The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.

General election for U.S. House Utah District 2

Incumbent Celeste Maloy, Tyler Farnsworth, Jarom Gillins, and Jonathan Larsen are running in the general election for U.S. House Utah District 2 on November 3, 2026.


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Image of Jarom Gillins

Twitter

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."


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 As someone who’s worked in renewable energy, I’ve seen firsthand how outdated our grid has become.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


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.

Voting information

See also: Voting in Utah

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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

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.


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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
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

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.[1]
  • 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.[2][3][4]

Race ratings: Utah's 2nd Congressional District election, 2026
Race trackerRace ratings
10/21/202510/14/202510/7/20259/30/2025
The Cook Political Report with Amy WalterSolid RepublicanSolid RepublicanSolid RepublicanSolid Republican
Decision Desk HQ and The HillPendingPendingPendingPending
Inside Elections with Nathan L. GonzalesSolid RepublicanSolid RepublicanSolid RepublicanSolid Republican
Larry J. Sabato's Crystal BallSafe RepublicanSafe RepublicanSafe RepublicanSafe 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

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District history

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

2024

See also: Utah's 2nd Congressional District election, 2024

Utah's 2nd Congressional District election, 2024 (June 25 Republican primary)

Utah's 2nd Congressional District election, 2024 (June 25 Democratic primary)

General election

General election for U.S. House Utah District 2

Incumbent Celeste Maloy defeated Nathaniel Woodward, Cassie Easley, and Tyler Murset in the general election for U.S. House Utah District 2 on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Celeste Maloy
Celeste Maloy (R)
 
58.0
 
205,234
Image of Nathaniel Woodward
Nathaniel Woodward (D) Candidate Connection
 
34.2
 
121,114
Image of Cassie Easley
Cassie Easley (Constitution Party) Candidate Connection
 
5.6
 
19,650
Image of Tyler Murset
Tyler Murset (Unaffiliated)
 
2.2
 
7,840

Total votes: 353,838
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Nathaniel Woodward advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Utah District 2.

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Utah District 2

Incumbent Celeste Maloy defeated Colby Jenkins in the Republican primary for U.S. House Utah District 2 on June 25, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Celeste Maloy
Celeste Maloy
 
50.1
 
53,748
Image of Colby Jenkins
Colby Jenkins
 
49.9
 
53,534

Total votes: 107,282
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Constitution primary election

The Constitution primary election was canceled. Cassie Easley advanced from the Constitution primary for U.S. House Utah District 2.

Democratic convention

Democratic convention for U.S. House Utah District 2

Brian Adams advanced from the Democratic convention for U.S. House Utah District 2 on April 27, 2024.

Candidate
Image of Brian Adams
Brian Adams (D)

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Republican convention

Republican convention for U.S. House Utah District 2

Colby Jenkins and incumbent Celeste Maloy advanced from the Republican convention for U.S. House Utah District 2 on April 27, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Colby Jenkins
Colby Jenkins (R)
 
56.8
 
469
Image of Celeste Maloy
Celeste Maloy (R)
 
43.2
 
356

Total votes: 825
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Constitution convention

Constitution convention for U.S. House Utah District 2

Cassie Easley advanced from the Constitution convention for U.S. House Utah District 2 on April 13, 2024.

Candidate
Image of Cassie Easley
Cassie Easley (Constitution Party) Candidate Connection

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2022

See also: Utah's 2nd Congressional District election, 2022

General election

General election for U.S. House Utah District 2

Incumbent Chris Stewart defeated Nick Mitchell, Jay Mcfarland, and Cassie Easley in the general election for U.S. House Utah District 2 on November 8, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Chris Stewart
Chris Stewart (R)
 
59.7
 
154,883
Image of Nick Mitchell
Nick Mitchell (D)
 
34.0
 
88,224
Image of Jay Mcfarland
Jay Mcfarland (United Utah Party) Candidate Connection
 
3.3
 
8,622
Image of Cassie Easley
Cassie Easley (Constitution Party)
 
3.0
 
7,670

Total votes: 259,399
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Nick Mitchell advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Utah District 2.

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Utah District 2

Incumbent Chris Stewart defeated Erin Rider in the Republican primary for U.S. House Utah District 2 on June 28, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Chris Stewart
Chris Stewart
 
72.6
 
75,588
Image of Erin Rider
Erin Rider
 
27.4
 
28,480

Total votes: 104,068
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Constitution primary election

The Constitution primary election was canceled. Cassie Easley advanced from the Constitution primary for U.S. House Utah District 2.

United Utah Party primary election

The United Utah Party primary election was canceled. Jay Mcfarland advanced from the United Utah Party primary for U.S. House Utah District 2.

Democratic convention

Democratic convention for U.S. House Utah District 2

Nick Mitchell defeated Steve Hartwick in the Democratic convention for U.S. House Utah District 2 on April 23, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Nick Mitchell
Nick Mitchell (D)
 
60.2
 
198
Image of Steve Hartwick
Steve Hartwick (D) Candidate Connection
 
39.8
 
131

Total votes: 329
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Republican convention

Republican convention for U.S. House Utah District 2

Incumbent Chris Stewart defeated Erin Rider in the Republican convention for U.S. House Utah District 2 on April 23, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Chris Stewart
Chris Stewart (R)
 
84.3
 
657
Image of Erin Rider
Erin Rider (R)
 
15.7
 
122

Total votes: 779
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American Independent Party convention

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Constitution convention

Constitution convention for U.S. House Utah District 2

Cassie Easley advanced from the Constitution convention for U.S. House Utah District 2 on April 23, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Cassie Easley
Cassie Easley (Constitution Party)
 
100.0
 
63

Total votes: 63
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United Utah Party convention

United Utah Party convention for U.S. House Utah District 2

Jay Mcfarland advanced from the United Utah Party convention for U.S. House Utah District 2 on April 23, 2022.

Candidate
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Jay Mcfarland (United Utah Party) Candidate Connection

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2020

See also: Utah's 2nd Congressional District election, 2020

General election

General election for U.S. House Utah District 2

Incumbent Chris Stewart defeated Kael Weston and J. Robert Latham in the general election for U.S. House Utah District 2 on November 3, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Chris Stewart
Chris Stewart (R)
 
59.0
 
208,997
Image of Kael Weston
Kael Weston (D) Candidate Connection
 
36.6
 
129,762
Image of J. Robert Latham
J. Robert Latham (L) Candidate Connection
 
4.4
 
15,465

Total votes: 354,224
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Democratic primary election

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Democratic convention

Democratic convention for U.S. House Utah District 2

Kael Weston defeated Randy Hopkins and Larry Livingston in the Democratic convention for U.S. House Utah District 2 on April 25, 2020.


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Republican convention

Republican convention for U.S. House Utah District 2

Incumbent Chris Stewart defeated Mary Burkett, Ty Jensen, and Carson Jorgensen in the Republican convention for U.S. House Utah District 2 on April 25, 2020.

Candidate
Image of Chris Stewart
Chris Stewart (R)
Image of Mary Burkett
Mary Burkett (R) Candidate Connection
Image of Ty Jensen
Ty Jensen (R) Candidate Connection
Image of Carson Jorgensen
Carson Jorgensen (R) Candidate Connection

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District analysis

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Footnotes

  1. Inside Elections also uses Tilt ratings to indicate an even smaller advantage and greater competitiveness.
  2. Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Nathan Gonzalez," April 19, 2018
  3. Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Kyle Kondik," April 19, 2018
  4. Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Charlie Cook," April 22, 2018


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