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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.
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