Utah House Democrats’ wins come with mixed feelings over loss of some moderate Republicans

By: Katie McKellar

Outlets: Utah News Dispatch

Published: November 9, 2026

Words: 1,858

Last Updated: 24 minutes ago

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After polls closed on election night, Ofa Matagi wasn’t able to join her fellow candidates at Utah Democrats’ watch party. Instead, she was at home with family under strict doctor’s orders to rest.

She was caring for a days-old, newborn baby boy, whose birth she was still recovering from. He had been born just the week before.

Leading up to Election Day, Matagi had been knocking door to door in …

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