Prominent Utah Congressman Chris Stewart Announces Resignation, Citing Wife's Health
- Rep. Chris Stewart (R-Utah) is stepping down from his seat in Congress due to his wife's health issues.
- Stewart has not specified when he will officially resign or what specifically is wrong with his wife's health.
- Utah's Republican governor will call a special election to fill Stewart's reliably red congressional district.
- Stewart's resignation is unlikely to affect the Republican majority in the House.
- Stewart sits on the House Intelligence Committee and House Appropriations Committee.