U.S. House · Utah's 4th District
Central Utah under the congressional map first used in 2026, drawn by a Third District Court after the Legislature's 2021 map was struck down; largely overlaps the old 3rd District, including Provo and Utah County.
General election · Tuesday, November 3, 2026
RESULT · UNOFFICIAL UNTIL CERTIFIED
Mike Kennedy, projected winner
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mike Kennedy | 141,984 | 53.6% |
| Jonny Larsen | 102,988 | 38.9% |
| Steven Burt | 11,386 | 4.3% |
| Taylor Wright | 8,554 | 3.2% |
About 97% of the expected vote counted. As of November 9. Winners take office next year. Counts can change until states certify. NBC News ↗
Sources re-checked September 25, 2026 · How we research
- Utah's congressional map was redrawn for 2026 by court order in League of Women Voters v. Utah State Legislature. Incumbent Mike Kennedy — who previously represented the old 3rd District — advanced from the Republican primary for this newly drawn 4th District without appearing on the ballot after the primary was canceled. Rep. Burgess Owens (R), the outgoing incumbent of the old 4th District, filed to run in this district but did not make the primary ballot; he is not seeking re-election.[1]
On the November 3 ballot · 4 candidates
Issue evidence — side by side
Recorded votes, documented positions and candidates’ own words are shown with sources. “In their own words” quotes a candidate on the topic without inferring a stance. Votes describe specific bills or motions; they do not establish overall support or opposition to a broad issue. A dash means our research has no evidence on that topic, not that the candidate has no position.
Protect legal access to abortion
- Mike KennedyOpposes[19]
Cosponsored H.R. 722, the Life at Conception Act (119th Congress), which would extend legal personhood from the moment of fertilization.
- Jonny Larsen—
- Taylor Wright—
- Steven Burt—
Stricter gun laws
- Mike KennedyOpposes[18]
Cosponsored H.R. 38, the Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act (119th Congress), which would require states to honor other states' concealed-carry permits.
- Jonny Larsen—
- Taylor Wright—
- Steven Burt—
Expand immigration enforcement and deportations
- Mike Kennedy
- Jonny LarsenIn their own words[11]
“Families were separated. How can we do that and still say we have family values?”
In the Oct. 8 debate, about an ICE raid at a turkey processing plant in Moroni, per Utah News Dispatch
- Taylor Wright—
- Steven BurtIn their own words[10]
“Our immigration system is broken and ICE is out of control. We need to reform the system, and redirect ICE on efforts on finding and deporting dangerous criminals.”
On his campaign website's About page
Loosen zoning rules to build more housing
- Mike Kennedy—
- Jonny Larsen—
- Taylor WrightSupports[7]
Says that to address housing costs, zoning barriers should be cut and builders allowed to build.
- Steven BurtIn their own words[7]
“address skyrocketing housing costs through policy that encourages local governments to reform zoning laws, government programs like the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit and develop public housing.”
In the Salt Lake Tribune candidate questionnaire, answering a question about affordability
Raise taxes on high earners or corporations
- Mike Kennedy
- Jonny Larsen—
- Taylor Wright—
- Steven Burt—
Expand public health coverage
- Mike Kennedy
- Jonny LarsenIn their own words[8]
“I will hold insurance companies accountable, expand rural access, bring prescription drug costs under control, and push for a VA clinic where communities need one.”
On his campaign website
- Taylor Wright—
- Steven Burt—
Faster transition away from fossil fuels
- Mike Kennedy
- Jonny Larsen—
- Taylor Wright—
- Steven Burt—
Public funding for school choice (vouchers / charters)
- Mike Kennedy—
- Jonny Larsen—
- Taylor WrightIn their own words[7]
“Even healthcare and education deserve markets, choice and accountability.”
In the Salt Lake Tribune candidate questionnaire, answering a question about government corruption
- Steven Burt—
Broad tariffs on imported goods
- Mike KennedyRecorded votes[28]
Voted no on Resolution disapproving tariffs on Canada (H.J. Res. 72, 2026-02-11), which disapproved the tariffs on Canadian imports.
- Jonny LarsenOpposes[6]
Says tariffs are driving up prices for groceries, clothes and farm equipment, and that he would oppose trade policies that punish consumers.
- Taylor Wright
- Steven BurtIn their own words[7]
“Congress needs to reassert its authority and rein in President Donald Trump's tariffs.”
In the Salt Lake Tribune candidate questionnaire, answering a question about affordability
Universal, publicly funded child care
- Mike Kennedy—
- Jonny LarsenIn their own words[12]
“It means affordable childcare for single parents and families, defending dignity for working families and seniors so nobody lives in poverty or goes without healthcare they can afford”
On his campaign website home page
- Taylor Wright—
- Steven Burt—
Require documentary proof of citizenship to register to vote
- Mike KennedyRecorded votes[24]
Voted yes on SAVE Act (H.R. 22, 2025-04-10).
- Jonny Larsen—
- Taylor Wright—
- Steven Burt—
Require Congress to approve U.S. military action abroad
- Mike KennedyRecorded votes[26][27]
Voted no on War Powers Resolution on Venezuela (H. Con. Res. 64, 2025-12-17), which would have directed the removal of U.S. forces from hostilities against Venezuela absent congressional authorization. Voted no on War Powers Resolution directing removal of forces from Iran hostilities (H. Con. Res. 86, 2026-06-03), which directed the removal of U.S. forces from hostilities against Iran absent congressional authorization.
- Jonny Larsen—
- Taylor WrightSupports[9]
Says Congress must reclaim its responsibility to check executive power, especially on war.
- Steven Burt—
Research notes & limits
Federal key votes and FEC totals for incumbent Mike Kennedy are added separately by script. Taylor Wright and Steven Burt have not completed a Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey or published detailed campaign platforms found in this research pass.
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Researched 2026-09-25. Green citations are official government records.
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- 2.Mike Kennedy (Utah) · Ballotpedia · 2026-09-25 Reference
- 3.Budget and the Deficit · Office of Rep. Mike Kennedy · 2026-09-25 Official record
- 4.Energy · Office of Rep. Mike Kennedy · 2026-09-25 Official record
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- 6.Jonny Larsen campaign website, quoted verbatim (April 10, 2026) · Jonny Larsen campaign website, via Ballotpedia · 2026-04-10 Candidate's own words
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- 9.Taylor Wright for Utah Congress, 4th District · Taylor Wright for Congress campaign website Candidate's own words
- 10.Steven Burt: Independent Candidate for Utah District 4 - About · Steven Burt campaign website Candidate's own words
- 11.In debate, Utah Rep. Kennedy says he's 'just getting started' while Dem calls him a 'lap dog' · Utah News Dispatch · 2026-10-09 News report
- 12.Jonny Larsen for Congress · Jonny Larsen for Congress campaign website Candidate's own words
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- 17.H.R. 7296, the SAVE America Act (SAVE America Act) — sponsors and cosponsors · Congress.gov Official record
- 18.H.R. 38, the Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act (Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2025) — sponsors and cosponsors · Congress.gov Official record
- 19.H.R. 722, the Life at Conception Act (Life at Conception Act) — sponsors and cosponsors · Congress.gov Official record
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- 25.Roll call: Breaking the Gridlock Act — ACA subsidy extension · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House · 2026-01-08 Official record
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