In debate, Utah Rep. Kennedy says he’s ‘just getting started’ while Dem calls him a ‘lap dog’

Rep. Mike Kennedy defended his first term in Congress as Democratic challenger sought to cast him as a “lap dog” to the Trump administration.

By: Annie Knox

Outlets: Utah News Dispatch

Published: October 9, 2026

Words: 826

Last Updated: 1 week, 2 days ago

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Republican Rep. Mike Kennedy defended his first term in Congress Thursday as his Democratic challenger cast the race for Utah’s 4th Congressional District as a choice between a “blue dog” or a “lap dog” to the Trump administration.

Kennedy and Democrat Jonny Larsen met on the debate stage at Snow College in rural Sanpete County, sparring over issues including the Iran War, public lands and immigration enforcement. The debate was hosted by …

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