Overview
- Rep. Burgess Owens announced Wednesday he will complete his term and then step away from elected office, citing a continued mission to advocate for children.
- A state judge last week finalized a redrawn map that created a heavily Democratic district and three Republican-leaning seats in Utah.
- Owens's departure reduces the likelihood of an incumbent-on-incumbent GOP primary, with Reps. Celeste Maloy and Mike Kennedy yet to announce which districts they will seek.
- First elected in 2020 after defeating Democrat Ben McAdams, Owens won reelection in 2022 and 2024.
- He becomes the 52nd House member to declare they will not seek reelection in 2026, according to current counts.