Incumbent
Mike Kennedy
Incumbent Republican candidate for U.S. House in Utah
$3.2K
NOV 7, 2026
General Election
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Live Odds — UT-04 House winner?
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97.4%chance to win
$3.2KNOV 7, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleU.S. Representative
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
Age57 years old (Feb 2, 1969)
GenderMale
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LocationUtah
BackgroundPhysician
EducationB.S., Brigham Young University (1994)
Notable personal detailsMichael Stephen “Mike” Kennedy is a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives, first elected to Congress in 2024 and sworn in on 2025-01-03. He previously served in the Utah House of Representatives (2013–2019) and the Utah Senate (2021–2025). Kennedy is a physician and attorney, and has degrees from Brigham Young University and Michigan State University.
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Political Positions
Economy & Taxes
Mike Kennedy supports tax relief, cutting wasteful spending, and reducing government intervention in the economy. His public remarks and campaign materials emphasize tax cuts, balancing budgets, and keeping more earnings in the hands of workers and businesses.
Healthcare
Mike Kennedy says he wants to improve healthcare access and affordability, especially in rural communities. His stated approach emphasizes rural hospitals, telehealth, Health Savings Accounts, and keeping healthcare decisions with patients and doctors rather than Washington.
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Immigration & Border
Mike Kennedy says he supports securing the border, enforcing the law, stopping fentanyl and cartel activity, and strengthening border security and enforcement. He also says legal immigration should be clear, consistent, and fair while keeping communities secure.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Mike Kennedy’s campaign materials say he has defended the right to life. His public issue page does not describe support for abortion access or reproductive-rights expansion, and instead frames his position in pro-life terms.
Climate & Energy
Mike Kennedy supports an all-of-the-above energy approach that puts American energy first. His campaign says he has worked to expand domestic energy production, push back on federal land limits, and cut red tape for energy projects.
Public Safety & Guns
Mike Kennedy presents himself as a strong Second Amendment समर्थक and says he has a 100% Second Amendment voting record. His public materials emphasize the right of law-abiding citizens to keep and bear arms, along with support for law enforcement and border enforcement.
Latest News
Mike Kennedy won the Republican nomination for Utah’s 4th Congressional District at the state GOP convention, and recent primary coverage says he is unopposed for renomination under Utah’s new congressional map. The redrawn districts are reshaping the state’s 2026 House races, but Kennedy’s race appears relatively settled compared with other contested seats. The latest reports focus more on the new map and other competitive Utah races than on Kennedy himself.
Rep. Mike Kennedy cruises to 4th District victory at Utah GOP convention
What to expect in Utah’s state primary
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Utah’s state primary
The unanswered questions at the center of Utah’s unprecedented redistricting case
Campaign Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.
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