Republican Rep. Burgess Owens has secured his re-election to a third term in the U.S. House, representing Utah's 4th Congressional District. The race was officially called at 4:34 a.m. ET on Wednesday, confirming Owens' victory.
Owens, a former NFL safety, emerged victorious over Democratic candidate Katrina Fallick-Wang. He will continue to serve as the representative for parts of Salt Lake County, Sanpete, Utah, and Juab counties in Congress. Notably, Owens is one of four Black Republicans currently elected to the House.
Within the House, Burgess Owens holds positions on the Education and Workforce Committee as well as the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, where he contributes to shaping policies in these crucial areas.
The outcome of the race was widely anticipated to favor the GOP, given Utah's strong Republican leanings. The state is known for its conservative stance, with the Republican Party holding sway over all statewide executive offices. Additionally, Republicans enjoy a supermajority in both the state House and Senate, further solidifying their dominance in Utah's political landscape.
As the House race results continue to unfold, Republicans have secured victory in 195 races, successfully flipping four seats. On the other hand, Democrats have emerged victorious in 173 races, flipping three seats but experiencing a net loss of one seat overall. The pivotal threshold for control of the House of Representatives remains at 218 seats, with the balance of power hinging on which party can secure this majority in Congress.
