A federal district judge in Utah has ruled that the state's congressional map must be redrawn ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. The judge found that the Republican-controlled Utah Legislature illegally disregarded a voter-approved ballot measure that banned partisan gerrymandering. This ruling invalidates the current congressional map, which favors Republicans and currently results in an all-Republican House delegation from Utah. The court ordered the redrawing of the map within 30 days, emphasizing that the legislature's recent law replacing the citizen initiative violated the state constitution. The redistricting could create a competitive district in the Salt Lake City metropolitan area, potentially enabling Democrats to win a seat in a state that is otherwise strongly Republican. Utah legislative leaders have stated they will comply with the court order despite opposition from former President Donald Trump, who has criticized the ruling as "absolutely unconstitutional" and urged Utah Republicans to defy the court and maintain the all-GOP map. The redistricting battle in Utah is drawing national attention amid broader efforts to address partisan gerrymandering ahead of the 2026 elections.