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Utah Rep. Burgess Owens announces he will not seek reelection this year
Utah Rep. Burgess Owens, who represents Utah's 4th District, covering much of southern and western Utah County, announced Wednesday he will not seek reelection in the upcoming midterms this year. "After prayer, reflection, and many long conversations, I have decided that I will not seek reelection in 2026," Owens said in a post on social media. "I will complete this term fully committed to my work in Washington D.C., and then step away from elected office." His announcement comes after the Utah Supreme Court rejected state lawmakers' efforts last month to appeal a previous district ...