Election Amendments

SB 2001, titled "Election Amendments," modifies Utah's election rules for the 2026 U.S. Representative race. It allows candidates to file a "notice of intent" to gather signatures before officially declaring candidacy and permits signature collection from any state resident (not just their district) for congressional petitions. The bill sets a specific filing window (March 9-13, 2026) for U.S. Representative candidates and requires them to withdraw from other offices before filing. These changes apply only to the 2026 election cycle and affect candidates seeking the U.S. House seat in Utah. No new funding is appropriated for this bill.