Utah House passes resolution ‘admonishing and censuring’ judge

By: Katie McKellar

Outlets: Utah News Dispatch

Published: March 4, 2026

Words: 991

Last Updated: 1 week ago

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With the stated purpose of sending a message to voters not to retain 7th District Judge Don Torgerson when he’s up for a retention election in 2028 or to pressure him to resign, the Utah House on Tuesday voted to approve a resolution “admonishing and censuring” the judge.

One of Utah’s most powerful Republican lawmakers, House Speaker Mike Schultz, was a fiery driving force behind the resolution HR8 — which has the effect …

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