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Blake Moore

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UT-02 Republican nominee?

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JUN 24, 2026

Primary Election

Party selects its nominee.

Overview

Current roleU.S. Representative

PartyRepublican

Political ideologyConservative Republican

Age45 years old (Jun 22, 1980)

GenderMale

LocationUtah

BackgroundU.S. Representative

EducationOgden High School (1998)

Notable personal detailsBlake David Moore is a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Utah, first elected in 2020 and serving since January 3, 2021. Born in Ogden, Utah, he attended Utah State University and earned a B.A. from the University of Utah, later completing an M.P.P.A. at Northwestern University (2018). His professional background includes work as a U.S. Foreign Service officer at the U.S. Department of State and as a consultant.

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Positions

LiberalConservative

Economy & Taxes

Supports preserving and extending tax cuts and reducing tax burdens on businesses and families, advocates fiscal responsibility and restrained federal spending, and has sponsored/endorsed legislation intended to lower or ease taxes for homeowners and small businesses. Emphasizes economic growth through tax relief and pro-business policies rather than higher taxes on corporations or individuals.

Healthcare

Supports market-based approaches to lower costs and expand access (telehealth, streamlined Medicare coverage for breakthrough devices) and opposes government price controls like those in the Inflation Reduction Act; sponsors and backs legislation that emphasizes competition, innovation, and reducing regulatory barriers rather than expanding large public programs.

Immigration & Border

Supports strengthening border enforcement measures — including resuming border wall construction where appropriate, expanding border agents, re-establishing the "Remain in Mexico" policy, and requiring E-Verify — while expressing support for legal immigration and a permanent solution for Dreamers contingent on first securing the border.

Abortion & Reproductive Rights

The candidate issued a public statement calling the Supreme Court’s June 24, 2022 overturning of Roe v. Wade a “terrifying day” and said he would work to restore the right to abortion access. He also co-sponsored legislation (the Pharmacist Conscience Protection Act) to allow pharmacists to decline to provide medications that can cause abortions, which could restrict access to abortion-related medications in some cases.

Climate & Energy

Supports expanded domestic energy production including fossil fuels and favors streamlining permitting to boost energy projects while criticizing large climate-focused federal legislation. Emphasizes market-driven approaches and reducing regulatory 'red tape' rather than endorsing aggressive emissions-regulation packages. Participates in Republican energy policy efforts that advance an 'all-of-the-above' approach with priority for U.S. energy independence.

Public Safety & Guns

Supports the Second Amendment and the firearm industry while opposing federal provisions that could allow states to implement red flag laws without specific due-process assurances. Backs investments in mental health, school safety, criminal penalties for firearms trafficking, and law enforcement funding as ways to reduce violence. Endorses hunting and shooting-sports policy priorities and measures to streamline firearm-related federal processes.

News

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Last updatedJun 1, 2026

Blake Moore has been in the news for a recent remark he said was a misspeak after a clip suggested he said Republicans would put government ahead of Americans. He also said a third Republican reconciliation bill may slip past the midterm elections if lawmakers do not finish it by the end of July. Separately, he introduced a bill to protect parents from federal neglect rules when children are allowed to play independently, and he commented on the proposed Box Elder County data center during his GOP primary race.

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