No Utah Senate election in 2026.
Utah holds Class 3 (Mike Lee, first elected 2010 — re-elected 2016, 2022 — next 2028) and Class 1 (John Curtis, first elected 2024 replacing Mitt Romney — next 2030). The state has no Class 2 seat, so there is no Utah Senate contest in the 2026 cycle.
- Mike Lee (R, Class 3) — constitutional conservative; first elected 2010 (Tea Party wave), re-elected 2016 and 2022. His 2022 race against independent Evan McMullin was surprisingly close (Lee 53%–43%). Next election: 2028.
- John Curtis (R, Class 1) — former Mayor of Provo and U.S. Representative (UT-3, 2017–2025). Won the 2024 open seat race after Mitt Romney announced his retirement. Won the general election by over 51 points. Next election: 2030.
- Mitt Romney (R) held the Class 1 seat from 2019 to January 2025. He announced in September 2023 he would not seek re-election and was the only Republican senator to vote to convict Trump in both impeachment trials.
- Utah has no Class 2 Senate seat, so there is no Utah Senate race in 2026. Trump won Utah by approximately 20 points in 2024.
Utah's Two Senators in 2026
Constitutional originalist and former federal law clerk for Justice Samuel Alito. Rose to prominence during the Tea Party wave of 2010 by defeating three-term incumbent Bob Bennett at the state Republican convention. Known for his focus on federalism and constitutional limits on federal power. His 2022 race against independent Evan McMullin was narrower than expected (Lee 53%–43%), as some Utah Republicans who opposed Trump crossed over. Lee has since aligned more firmly with Trump.
Former Mayor of Provo (2010–2017) and U.S. Representative for Utah's 3rd Congressional District (2017–2025). Founded the Conservative Climate Caucus in the House — a notable departure from most Republican climate positioning. Won the 2024 Republican primary and general election convincingly. Considered more moderate than Lee on several issues while remaining firmly conservative overall.
Historical Results — Utah Senate Class 3 (Lee's Seat)
Bob Bennett (R) held this Class 3 seat for three terms until Tea Party activists denied him renomination at the 2010 Utah Republican state convention. Mike Lee won the open seat and has held it since. The 2022 result (R +9.8) was the closest race on this seat since Bennett's first election. Next election: 2028.
Historical Results — Utah Senate Class 1 (Curtis's Seat)
Orrin Hatch held this Class 1 seat from 1977 until he retired in 2019 after seven terms. Mitt Romney won the 2018 open seat race, served one term, and announced retirement in 2023. John Curtis won the 2024 open seat by over 51 points. Next election: 2030.
2026 Senate Context & National Landscape
While Utah has no competitive Senate race in 2026, the national Senate landscape is highly consequential. Democrats hold a narrow path to a Senate majority, requiring net gains in a map that favors Republicans. The Generic Ballot currently shows Democrats with a significant national advantage, but Senate maps often diverge from House dynamics due to state-specific factors.
Key competitive Senate races in 2026 include Georgia (Ossoff, D), Nevada (Rosen, D), Ohio (special election), Iowa (open seat), and Montana (Daines, R). The outcome of these races will determine Senate control through 2028. See the full Senate 2026 overview for all 33 Class 2 seats and current ratings.
National factors shaping all 2026 races include Trump's approval rating (currently at 38.1% approve, 59.2% disapprove), the economic outlook following Liberation Day tariffs, and immigration enforcement as a mobilizing issue for both base voters. The independent and swing voter bloc will be decisive in competitive states, while safe states like Utah are largely insulated from national wave dynamics.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Utah have a Senate election in 2026?
No. Utah has no Senate election in 2026. Mike Lee (Class 3, first elected 2010) was re-elected in 2022 — his next election is 2028. John Curtis (Class 1, first elected 2024) is next up in 2030. Utah has no Class 2 Senate seat.
Is Mike Lee running for re-election in 2026?
No. Mike Lee (R, Class 3) was re-elected in November 2022, defeating independent Evan McMullin 53%–43%. His next election is 2028. The narrowness of his 2022 win — driven partly by NeverTrump Utah Republicans — may shape his positioning heading into 2028.
Who replaced Mitt Romney in the Senate?
John Curtis (R) won the 2024 open seat election after Mitt Romney announced in September 2023 that he would not seek re-election. Curtis, the former Mayor of Provo and U.S. Representative for Utah's 3rd District, won the general election over Democrat Caroline Gleich by over 51 points. Romney's term ended in January 2025.