Multiple sources have confirmed to The Salt Lake Tribune that Rep. Chris Stewart announced his plan to resign, citing ongoing health issues with his wife. It was unclear what those health issues may be.
newsletter. Enter your email below to receive more stories like these right to your inbox.Stewart will be the second member of Utah’s Congressional delegation to resign mid-term in the past six years.to become a pundit on Fox News Channel.
Picking a replacement for the remainder of Stewart’s term will require a special election. Once Stewart officially announces he’s resigning, Gov. Spencer Cox has seven days to set the primary and special election schedule. Under state law, those dates will be the same as this year’s municipal primary and general elections, unless the Legislature appropriates money to hold an election on a different date.
The congressman holds seats on the House Appropriations Committee and the House Intelligence Committee.This is breaking news and will be updated throughout the day.
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