Cami Mondeaux is the congressional correspondent for the Deseret News covering both the House and Senate. She’s reported on Capitol Hill for over two years covering the latest developments on national news while also diving into the policy issues that directly impact her home state of Utah.
SALT LAKE CITY — Utah Rep. Blake Moore secured the endorsements of two top Republican leaders in the U.S. House on Monday, giving the three-term congressman a boost in his reelection campaign as he faces a primary challenge from a prominent state lawmaker.
House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., announced his endorsement alongside Rep. Jim Jordan, the founder of the conservative House Freedom Caucus, in a joint press release on Monday afternoon. Johnson lauded Moore as a "valued member in House Republican leadership" and an "America First Patriot" who has used his committee positions to advance key GOP agenda items."Blake has helped deliver working families tax cuts, a secure border, American energy dominance, and peace through strength, while also defending our troops, veterans, and principles that have made America the greatest nation on Earth," Johnson said. "I am proud to ENDORSE Congressman Blake Moore in Utah's 2nd District, and look forward to working with him to defend and grow our majority and CONTINUE our American comeback!"Moore serves as the vice chair of the House GOP conference, the fifth-highest leadership position for the party in the lower chamber. He is the first Utahn to be elected to such a leadership position.House Freedom Caucus founder endorses MooreJordan similarly praised Moore's record since being elected in 2020, particularly in his work to advance President Donald Trump's tax priorities in the Big Beautiful Bill Act last summer as well as his work to create the Trump Accounts."Blake Moore is a close friend and a proven fighter for conservative values," Jordan said in a statement. "Together, we have worked tirelessly to rein in big government, root out fraud and waste, end DEI and the weaponization of the federal government, defend free speech, and advance President Trump's agenda. Now, more than ever, we need leaders like Blake Moore in Congress."The endorsements come at a key time for Moore, as he faces a challenge from state Rep. Karianne Lisonbee, a well-known legislator who has served in leadership positions in the Utah House of Representatives.Lisonbee endorsed by Utah House speakerLisonbee launched her bid earlier this month, criticizing Moore for his previous involvement with Better Boundaries, which sought to create an independent redistricting commission in Utah. Moore was one of the original signatories on the application to put Proposition 4 on the ballot, which wa
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