A Utah judge has ordered the state Legislature to redraw its congressional maps to comply with voter-approved Proposition 4, which established rules for fair and nonpartisan redistricting.

The ruling comes ahead of the 2026 midterm elections and could help Democrats, as one Utah district has previously elected a Democrat under competitive conditions.

The decision has sparked partisan debate, with Republicans criticizing the court and Democrats welcoming the chance for fairer representation, CBS News has reported.

The ruling is part of broader nationwide redistricting battles that could influence control of the U.S. House in upcoming elections.