Utah Republican Rep. Chris Stewart said he will likely step down in September, setting off a special election process that could leave Republicans, who hold a narrow majority in the House, down a vote for months.
“We’re trying to work out the best date for the state and also we want to help with appropriations bills and get some work finished here,” Stewart told CQ Roll Call Wednesday following a floor vote. “But it’ll be in September.”
The Salt Lake City Tribune on Tuesday first reported Stewart’s plans to resign, citing his wife’s health as the reason. The staunch conservative and ally of former President Donald Trump officially announced his plans on Wednesday, but did not specify when he’d leave office, saying only it would occur “after an orderly transition can be ensured.”
