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UTAH UTAH
2006 House Races
The following information is taken from the 2006 Almanac of American Politics.
The 2006 Almanac can be ordered online, or by phone at 1-800-356-4838.

Delegation At A Glance (District Map)
• Total House seats: 3
• 109th Congress: 2 R, 1 D
• 110th Congress: 2 R, 1 D


Jump To District:
UT-01  ·  UT-02  ·  UT-03

UT-01


District Profile: The 1st includes most of Salt Lake City's historic downtown. This is a heavily Republican area, with patches of Democratic strength. Full Profile
2006 Results: Rob Bishop (R) defeated Steven Olsen (D) by 63-32%


Rob Bishop (R)

Elected in 2002; Seeking third term; Bishop was unopposed in the primary.

Contact: 801-292-5577
• Campaign Web site
• Official Web site
• Almanac biography
Steven Olsen (D)

Olsen, an engineer, was unopposed in the primary.

Contact: 801-690-8218
• Campaign Web site


UT-02


District Profile: Redistricting in 2002 raised George W. Bush's 2000 percentage in the district from 57% to 67% and made it the strongest Bush district held by a Democrat outside of Texas. Full Profile
2006 Results: Jim Matheson (D) defeated LaVar Christensen (R) by 59-37%


Jim Matheson (D)

Elected in 2000; Seeking fourth term; Matheson was unopposed in the primary.

Contact: 801-359-5474
• Campaign Web site
• Official Web site
• Almanac biography
• DCCC profile
LaVar Christensen (R)

Christensen, a state representative, was unopposed in the primary.



UT-03


District Profile: The 3rd includes all or part of seven counties. Many of them are remote; during World War II, Japanese Americans were interned in Millard County. Full Profile
2006 Results: Chris Cannon (R) defeated Christian Burridge (D) and Jim Noorlander (CON) by 58% to 32% and 9%, respectively


Chris Cannon (R)

Elected in 1996; Seeking sixth term; Cannon was nominated with 56% in a two-way primary.

Contact: 801-374-3002
• Campaign Web site
• Official Web site
• Almanac biography
Christian Burridge (D)

Burridge, an attorney, was unopposed in the primary.

Contact: 801-349-2803
• Campaign Web site
• DCCC profile




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