‘Every seat counts’: Democrats cheer gerrymandering ruling, as Republicans eye appeal

Utah GOP Party Chairman Rob Axson said the ruling reflects “the arrogance of a judge playing king from the bench.”

(Chris Samuels | The Salt Lake Tribune) Elizabeth Rasmussen speaks as plaintiffs from a redistricting lawsuit hold a news conference outside Third District Court in Salt Lake City, Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025. A judge selected a map proposed by the plaintiffs to be the 2026 congressional boundaries.

‘Every seat counts’: Democrats cheer gerrymandering ruling, as Republicans eye appeal

Utah GOP Party Chairman Rob Axson said the ruling reflects “the arrogance of a judge playing king from the bench.”

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