Utah House Democrat gains slip slightly as 2 races flip, but GOP still pacing to lose 15 seats

By: Katie McKellar

Outlets: Utah News Dispatch

Published: November 5, 2026

Words: 697

Last Updated: 3 days, 23 hours ago

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As more votes are tallied in Utah’s legislative races, two House races have flipped, putting a few Republican candidates ahead of Democrats that were in the lead on election night.

In the race for Summit and Wasatch counties’ House District 59, Republican Luke Searle is now leading Democrat Celeste Johnson for the open seat being vacated by Republican Rep. Mike Kohler, who did not run for reelection.

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