Salt Lake County is a census winner, but will end up a redistricting loser. Here’s why.

Utah County will gain a House seat. Analysis of new data also shows hotly contested 4th Congressional District is too populous.

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Lawmakers in the House Chamber during a special session at the Utah Capitol in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, May 19, 2021. An analysis of new census date shows Utah County stands to gain a seat in the Utah House.

Salt Lake County is a census winner, but will end up a redistricting loser. Here’s why.

Utah County will gain a House seat. Analysis of new data also shows hotly contested 4th Congressional District is too populous.

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