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

Udell argued for corporate accountability and protecting public lands while outlining his positions on district issues.

Maloy, Udell offer competing visions for Utah's sprawling new 3rd District in St. George debate
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This article1 analysis · Oct 3, 2026
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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Kent Udell D · UT
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Kent Udell
D · UT

Democratic challenger in the district debate

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Celeste Maloy
R · UT-2

Republican representative and candidate in the district debate

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President whose proclamation reduced the monuments' boundaries

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

The outlets cover a debate between Celeste Maloy and Kent Udell in Utah’s 3rd Congressional District race, focused on issues facing the district. Center outlets present the debate as competing approaches to district policy, including land management, housing, energy and wildfire prevention. Some unrated coverage likewise emphasizes policy disagreements, with particular attention to monuments, energy, water and AI.

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