Incumbent Rep. Blake Moore (R-UT) and Democratic challenger Peter Crosby met for a televised debate on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, to discuss issues facing Utah’s 2nd Congressional District. The event, held at the Chase Fine Arts Center in Ephraim, was moderated by Heidi Hatch and organized by the Utah Debate Commission. Moore currently serves in Congress representing Utah’s 1st Congressional District but is seeking election to the 2nd District during this cycle.
The shift in Moore’s candidacy follows the implementation of newly drawn congressional boundaries in Utah. These maps, which will remain in effect through 2032, have combined different populations of voters into the 2nd District. Moore’s move from the 1st District to the 2nd District means he is addressing a new constituency.
Political analysts at The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter have rated the 2nd Congressional District race as "Solid R." The debate provided a platform for both candidates to present their platforms to the public less than a month before the midterm elections. While Moore highlighted his experience as a sitting representative, Crosby presented his case as the Democratic alternative for the seat.
The new district lines will dictate representation through the 2032 election cycle. The "Solid R" rating by the Cook Political Report suggests that if historical voting patterns hold, the district's representation will likely remain Republican.
The immediate impact for voters will be reflected in their upcoming ballots, where they will see names associated with a different district number than in previous cycles. Following this debate, the next major step is the general election in November 2026. The winner will be sworn into the U.S. House of Representatives in early 2027, where they will vote on federal budgets, taxes, and national legislation. Precise voter registration numbers for the new district were not reported.