BREAKING: Utah Rep. Chris Stewart announces that he plans to resign due to his wife's health concerns, a day after sources confirmed he was planning to step down.
SALT LAKE CITY — Utah Rep. Chris Stewart announced Wednesday that he plans to resign due to his wife's health concerns, a day after sources"It has been one of the great honors of my life to serve the good people of Utah in Congress," Stewart said in a statement. "My wife and I have made so many dear friends and memories throughout our journey.
"But my wife's health concerns have made it necessary that I retire from Congress after an orderly transition can be ensured," he said. Stewart didn't specify when he plans to step down. Once the seat is officially vacant, Gov. Spencer Cox will have
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