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Maloy, Udell offer competing visions for Utah's sprawling new 3rd District in St. George debate

Maloy defended her approaches to taxes, housing, public lands, energy and other issues in the debate.

Maloy, Udell offer competing visions for Utah's sprawling new 3rd District in St. George debate
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Oct 3, 2026
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Rep. Celeste Maloy and challenger Kent Udell presented sharply different approaches to issues facing Utah’s new 3rd District at a debate in St. George. Their contrasts included federal land management, housing, energy, data centers and wildfire prevention.

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Republican representative and candidate in the district debate

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Kent Udell
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Democratic challenger in the district debate

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President whose proclamation reduced the monuments' boundaries

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Celeste Maloy and Kent Udell Debate Utah’s 3rd District Issues

Celeste Maloy and Kent Udell debated issues in Utah’s 3rd Congressional District race, including public lands and energy policy. Center outlets present the debate as a contest between competing policy approaches for the district, highlighting issues such as land management, housing and energy.

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