2026 Elections · Utah

Utah's 3rd Congressional District Candidates 2026

See every declared 2026 U.S. House candidate running in this Utah congressional district, with FEC campaign finance and where they stand on the issues.

Source:FECUpdated Oct 19, 2026Report a correction

Who is running in Utah's 3rd Congressional District in 2026?

Celeste Maloy (Republican), Kent Udell (Democratic), Adonis Hooslyn (UN), Ayden Scott (Unaffiliated), Cassie Easley (Constitution) and Michael R. Stoddard (Libertarian).

  • Celeste MaloyRepublicanIncumbent✓ Verified
    $1.6M raised
    • Official FEC
    • Positions sourced
    See Celeste Maloy's sponsored bills →
  • Kent UdellDemocratic✓ Verified
    $92K raised
    • Official FEC
    • Positions sourced
  • Adonis HooslynUN
    $663.4 raised
    • Official FEC
  • Ayden ScottUnaffiliated✓ Verified
  • Cassie EasleyConstitution✓ Verified
    • Positions sourced
  • Michael R. StoddardLibertarian✓ Verified
    • Positions sourced

Where they stand

Sources under every entry. Sentences are AI-written from the linked source.

Where they differ: Celeste Maloy supports lowering costs and slowing inflation, passing the largest tax cut in American history, and votes yea on healthcare program reauthorizations and border security bills 1589. Kent Udell supports building starter homes to address housing affordability and advocates healthcare reform to reduce costs and expand Medicare access 36. Michael R. Stoddard supports ending the federal monopoly on money to combat inflation and advocates ending the current health insurance system to unchain coverage from jobs 47.
AI-written comparison of the sourced entries below. Generated Oct 19, 2026.

Where the candidates stand, by issue
IssueCeleste MaloyRepublicanKent UdellDemocraticAdonis HooslynUNAyden ScottUnaffiliatedCassie EasleyConstitutionMichael R. StoddardLibertarian
Economy & Jobs

Maloy supports lowering costs and slowing inflation to make paychecks stretch further, and she passed legislation delivering the largest tax cut in American history.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Maloy votes yea on multiple bills supporting financial regulation, capital access, privacy in purchases, and disaster insurance programs.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

Kent Udell supports building starter homes in communities with family-friendly resources to address housing affordability for younger generations.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

No public position found.

No public position found.

No public position found.

Stoddard supports ending the federal monopoly on money and restoring honest money backed by commodities to combat inflation.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Economy & Jobs: Celeste Maloy supports lowering costs and slowing inflation to make paychecks stretch further, and she passed legislation delivering the largest tax cut in American history 1. She votes yea on multiple bills supporting financial regulation, capital access, privacy in purchases, and disaster insurance programs 2. Kent Udell supports building starter homes in communities with family-friendly resources to address housing affordability for younger generations 3. Michael R. Stoddard supports ending the federal monopoly on money and restoring honest money backed by commodities to combat inflation 4.
Healthcare

Maloy votes yea on acts reauthorizing healthcare programs, improving rural care, Medicaid protections, lowering premiums, and supporting patients and communities.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

Kent Udell supports healthcare reform focused on reducing costs, improving outcomes, diminishing insurance company influence, and expanding programs like Medicare to be accessible to all.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

No public position found.

No public position found.

No public position found.

Stoddard supports ending the current health insurance system, advocating for unchaining coverage from jobs and re-legalizing real catastrophic insurance.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Healthcare: Celeste Maloy votes yea on acts reauthorizing healthcare programs, improving rural care, Medicaid protections, lowering premiums, and supporting patients and communities 1. Kent Udell supports healthcare reform focused on reducing costs, improving outcomes, diminishing insurance company influence, and expanding programs like Medicare to be accessible to all 2. Michael R. Stoddard supports ending the current health insurance system, advocating for unchaining coverage from jobs and re-legalizing real catastrophic insurance 3.
Immigration

Maloy is committed to securing America’s border and voted to fully fund President Trump’s border wall and provide resources to Border Patrol to stop drugs and human trafficking.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Maloy votes yea on bills supporting border security, deporting fraudsters, and DHS support, but votes nay on a national emergency resolution.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

Kent Udell supports lawful, humane, and workable immigration policies that respect the rule of law and treat people with dignity while supporting communities and border states.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

No public position found.

No public position found.

Easley says Congress needs to update immigration law to current population needs, citing an influx that outpaced enforcement.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Where they differ on Immigration: Celeste Maloy is committed to securing America’s border and voted to fully fund President Trump’s border wall and provide resources to Border Patrol to stop drugs and human trafficking 1. She votes yea on bills supporting border security, deporting fraudsters, and DHS support, but votes nay on a national emergency resolution 2. Kent Udell supports lawful, humane, and workable immigration policies that respect the rule of law and treat people with dignity while supporting communities and border states 3. Cassie Easley says Congress needs to update immigration law to current population needs, citing an influx that outpaced enforcement 4.
Public Safety & Crime

Maloy votes yea on legislation enhancing prison staff safety, gun rights for veterans, cashless bail reporting, and keeping violent offenders off streets.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

Kent Udell supports the Second Amendment and responsible gun ownership while advocating commonsense steps like gun safety training, safe storage, and Red Flag Laws to reduce preventable violence.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

No public position found.

No public position found.

No public position found.

Stoddard supports restoring the constitutional militia distinct from the National Guard and restricting federalized National Guard units from domestic law enforcement except under narrow conditions.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Public Safety & Crime: Celeste Maloy votes yea on legislation enhancing prison staff safety, gun rights for veterans, cashless bail reporting, and keeping violent offenders off streets 1. Kent Udell supports the Second Amendment and responsible gun ownership while advocating commonsense steps like gun safety training, safe storage, and Red Flag Laws to reduce preventable violence 2. Michael R. Stoddard supports restoring the constitutional militia distinct from the National Guard and restricting federalized National Guard units from domestic law enforcement except under narrow conditions 3.
Abortion

Maloy believes all human life is sacred and will stand up for the unborn and pro-life values in Congress.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

No public position found.

No public position found.

No public position found.

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Taxes & Government Spending

Maloy prioritizes fiscal responsibility, voting to reduce bureaucracy and eliminate wasteful spending, saving taxpayers $9 billion annually.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Maloy votes yea on tax relief, budget resolutions, and various appropriations acts.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

Kent Udell fights corruption and supports transparency, accountability, and ethics reforms to prioritize American interests over special interests in government decisions.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

No public position found.

No public position found.

No public position found.

Stoddard supports ending taxation on inflation and debasement, advocating to tax only real profits and index savings and investments to the dollar's value.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Taxes & Government Spending: Celeste Maloy prioritizes fiscal responsibility, voting to reduce bureaucracy and eliminate wasteful spending, saving taxpayers $9 billion annually, and votes yea on tax relief, budget resolutions, and various appropriations acts 12. Kent Udell fights corruption and supports transparency, accountability, and ethics reforms to prioritize American interests over special interests in government decisions 3. Michael R. Stoddard supports ending taxation on inflation and debasement, advocating to tax only real profits and index savings and investments to the dollar's value 4.
Energy & Environment

Maloy supports undoing regulations that stifle domestic energy production and voted to expand and protect American refining capacity for energy independence and affordability.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Maloy votes yea on environmental protection rollbacks, diesel emissions reduction, marine conservation, battlefield protection, and energy assistance, but nay on fuel retailer choice act.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

Kent Udell supports an all-of-the-above energy approach grounded in science, innovation, and economics to strengthen energy security and lead in clean-energy technologies.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

No public position found.

No public position found.

Easley says national monument boundaries should be restored to their previous size and questions the constitutionality of presidential authority under the Antiquities Act.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Where they differ on Energy & Environment: Celeste Maloy supports undoing regulations that stifle domestic energy production and voted to expand and protect American refining capacity for energy independence and affordability 1. She votes yea on environmental protection rollbacks, diesel emissions reduction, marine conservation, battlefield protection, and energy assistance, but nay on the fuel retailer choice act 2. Cassie Easley says national monument boundaries should be restored to their previous size and questions the constitutionality of presidential authority under the Antiquities Act 3.
Foreign Policy & Defense

Maloy supports a strong national defense, funding military installations like Hill Air Force Base, and ensuring service members are properly equipped.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Maloy votes nay on resolutions to remove US forces from Iran and Lebanon, and yea on defense authorization and veterans clinic naming bills.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

No public position found.

No public position found.

No public position found.

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Common questions

When is the election?

The general election is on November 3, 2026.

How do the candidates differ on Economy & Jobs?

Celeste Maloy supports lowering costs and slowing inflation to make paychecks stretch further, and she passed legislation delivering the largest tax cut in American history. She votes yea on multiple bills supporting financial regulation, capital access, privacy in purchases, and disaster insurance programs. Kent Udell supports building starter homes in communities with family-friendly resources to address housing affordability for younger generations. Michael R. Stoddard supports ending the federal monopoly on money and restoring honest money backed by commodities to combat inflation.

How do the candidates differ on Healthcare?

Celeste Maloy votes yea on acts reauthorizing healthcare programs, improving rural care, Medicaid protections, lowering premiums, and supporting patients and communities. Kent Udell supports healthcare reform focused on reducing costs, improving outcomes, diminishing insurance company influence, and expanding programs like Medicare to be accessible to all. Michael R. Stoddard supports ending the current health insurance system, advocating for unchaining coverage from jobs and re-legalizing real catastrophic insurance.

How do the candidates differ on Immigration?

Celeste Maloy is committed to securing America’s border and voted to fully fund President Trump’s border wall and provide resources to Border Patrol to stop drugs and human trafficking. She votes yea on bills supporting border security, deporting fraudsters, and DHS support, but votes nay on a national emergency resolution. Kent Udell supports lawful, humane, and workable immigration policies that respect the rule of law and treat people with dignity while supporting communities and border states. Cassie Easley says Congress needs to update immigration law to current population needs, citing an influx that outpaced enforcement.

How do the candidates differ on Public Safety & Crime?

Celeste Maloy votes yea on legislation enhancing prison staff safety, gun rights for veterans, cashless bail reporting, and keeping violent offenders off streets. Kent Udell supports the Second Amendment and responsible gun ownership while advocating commonsense steps like gun safety training, safe storage, and Red Flag Laws to reduce preventable violence. Michael R. Stoddard supports restoring the constitutional militia distinct from the National Guard and restricting federalized National Guard units from domestic law enforcement except under narrow conditions.

How do the candidates differ on Taxes & Government Spending?

Celeste Maloy prioritizes fiscal responsibility, voting to reduce bureaucracy and eliminate wasteful spending, saving taxpayers $9 billion annually, and votes yea on tax relief, budget resolutions, and various appropriations acts. Kent Udell fights corruption and supports transparency, accountability, and ethics reforms to prioritize American interests over special interests in government decisions. Michael R. Stoddard supports ending taxation on inflation and debasement, advocating to tax only real profits and index savings and investments to the dollar's value.

How do the candidates differ on Energy & Environment?

Celeste Maloy supports undoing regulations that stifle domestic energy production and voted to expand and protect American refining capacity for energy independence and affordability. She votes yea on environmental protection rollbacks, diesel emissions reduction, marine conservation, battlefield protection, and energy assistance, but nay on the fuel retailer choice act. Cassie Easley says national monument boundaries should be restored to their previous size and questions the constitutionality of presidential authority under the Antiquities Act.