Celeste Maloy
U.S. House · UT-2 · Republicans · since 2025
alsoCandidate for U.S. House · UT-2
Biography
Overview
Celeste Maloy is a Republican representing Utah's 2nd congressional district (currently running for the 3rd district) since being sworn in on November 28, 2023. An attorney and conservationist, she previously served as chief legal counsel to U.S. Representative Chris Stewart and as deputy county attorney for Washington County, Utah, focusing on land and water law. She was first elected in a 2023 special election and re-elected to a full term in 2024.
Career
Since entering Congress in 2023, Maloy has introduced 19 bills, most currently in committee. Notable legislation includes the Western Refined Fuel Reserve Act, the Geothermal Tax Parity Act, and bills addressing water management at Glen Canyon Dam and wildfire response. The GEO Act has been reported from committee. Her work reflects her background in land and water law, with particular focus on protecting water rights, supporting energy development, and addressing natural resource management in the West. She successfully navigated a competitive 2024 primary, winning by only 176 votes after a recount.
Prior political experience
Maloy was first elected in a 2023 special election for Utah's 2nd congressional district. She won the Republican nominating convention on June 24, 2023, then won the September 6 primary against former state Representative Becky Edwards. In the November 21 general election, she defeated state Senator Kathleen Riebe by a comfortable margin and was sworn in on November 28, 2023. In 2024, she faced multiple challengers in her re-election bid. After losing the state convention with 40% of the vote, she advanced to the primary under Utah law. She won the June 25 primary by an extremely narrow margin, with a recount confirming her victory by 176 votes on August 5, 2024. She then won the general election against Democratic candidate Nathaniel Woodward and Constitution Party candidate Cassie Easley. Due to mid-cycle redistricting, she is running for Utah's 3rd congressional district in 2026, where she will face former state representative Phil Lyman in the primary.
Biographical material adapted from the Wikipedia article (retrieved April 29, 2026), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Ideology
Liberal–Conservative (DW-NOMINATE dim 1)
Secondary axis (DW-NOMINATE dim 2)(?)
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Start a campaign targeting Celeste MaloyOfficeholding history
| Term | Seat | Term dates | Termination | Predecessor | Successor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd | U.S. House UT-2 | 2025–present | In progress | Celeste Maloy | — |
| 1st | U.S. House UT-2 | 2023–2025 | Term ended | — | Celeste Maloy |
Committee assignments
- Legislative BranchHouse· 2025–present
- Interior, Environment, and Related AgenciesHouseVice Chair· 2025–present
- Federal LandsHouse· 2025–present
- Energy and Water Development and Related AgenciesHouse· 2025–present
- Water, Wildlife and FisheriesHouse· 2025–present
- House· 2025–present
- House· 2025–present
Current term legislation
Bills sponsored this term10
- H.R. 8204
Western Refined Fuel Reserve Act of 2026
Apr 6, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 8113
To direct the Secretary of the Interior to carry out a feasibility study on a selective water withdrawal system at Glen Canyon Dam, and for other purposes.
Mar 26, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7739
Rural Emergency Response Support Act
Feb 26, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 6873
Geothermal Tax Parity Act
Dec 18, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 6802
CLEAR Act of 2025
Dec 17, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 6459
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 35 South Main Street in Glendale, Utah, as the "Deputy Sheriff Brian Harris Post Office".
Dec 4, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 5593
To amend title 38, United States Code, to include eyeglass lens fittings in the category of medical services authorized to be furnished to veterans under the Veterans Community Care Program, and for other purposes.
Sep 26, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 5091
To amend section 5545 of title 5, United States Code, to provide hazard pay for carrying out prescribed burns, and for other purposes.
Sep 2, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 4513
Resiliency for Ranching and Natural Conservation Health Act
Jul 17, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 4285
STARS Act
Jul 2, 2025IN_COMMITTEE
Bills cosponsored this term10
- H.R. 8384
To provide for the conveyance of certain property to the Utah National Guard located in Lehi, Utah, and for other purposes.
Apr 20, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 8380
To amend the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 to establish certain procedures for consideration of annual appropriation bills, and for other purposes.
Apr 20, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 8225
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 111 South Tremont Street in Tremonton, Utah, as the "Sorensen-Estrada Post Office".
Apr 9, 2026REPORTED - H.R. 7831
License to Drill Act
Mar 5, 2026INTRODUCED - H.R. 7678
Gun Owner Registration Information Protection Act
Feb 25, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7695
To provide that the final rule titled "Special Areas; Roadless Area Conservation" and issued on January 12, 2001 (66 Fed. Reg. 3244) shall have no force or effect and require the Secretary of Agriculture to construct certain roads on National Forest System lands, and for other purposes.
Feb 25, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7391
Community Health Center Drug Pricing Protection Act
Feb 5, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7276
To impose a 30 percent duty on sheep products and lamb products from Australia or New Zealand.
Jan 30, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7074
Keeping Public Lands Out of Adversarial Hands Act
Jan 14, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 6856
Peace Through Strength Against Russia Act of 2025
Dec 18, 2025IN_COMMITTEE
Elections
| Year | Seat | Result | Vote share | Field |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | U.S. House UT-2 | Pending | 58.00% |
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