The Utah Legislature has passed a Republican-backed congressional map designed to preserve GOP power while potentially creating two more competitive seats for upcoming elections. Despite concerns of gerrymandering, some Democrats see a new opportunity to flip a U.S. House seat under this redistricting plan. The decision comes after a special session called by Governor Spencer Cox, and the new map now awaits final approval from a judge. The redistricting process has been marked by public scrutiny and debates over the fairness of the proposed boundaries.