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Blake
D. Moore

Republican U.S. Rep. Blake Moore of Utah, Vice Chair of House Republican Conference, running for UT-02 in 2026

Background

Blake D. Moore is a Republican U.S. Representative from Utah, first elected to Congress in 2020 and sworn into the 117th Congress in January 2021. He was born and raised in Ogden, Utah, earned a B.A. from the University of Utah (2005) and a Master of Public Policy and Administration from Northwestern University (2018). 135

Before entering Congress, Moore served in the U.S. Foreign Service and worked in small business consulting, including as a principal at Cicero Group, where he led projects for clients in Utah and beyond. 1

In Congress, Moore has served on the Ways and Means and Budget committees and holds the position of Vice Chair of the House Republican Conference. He previously represented Utah's 1st Congressional District; for the 2026 election cycle he is the Republican candidate for Utah's 2nd Congressional District, having won the June 23, 2026 primary. 1349

Moore's official campaign website is electmoore.com, paid for by Blake Moore for Congress. 1720

At a glance

Party
Republican · Incumbent
Running for
U.S. House · District 2, Utah
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Current office
U.S. Representative for Utah (Vice Chair, House Republican Conference)
Website
electmoore.com(opens in a new tab)

Where they stand

Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.

Timeline

  1. Oct 13
    debate
    Debate between Moore and Crosby scheduled for Oct. 13 by Utah Debate Commission

    Utah Public Radio reported that the Utah Debate Commission planned a debate between Moore and Democratic challenger Peter Crosby for October 13 at 6 p.m. As of October 12, the debate had not yet taken place.

    WATCH: 3rd Congressional District Debate with Celeste Maloy ... · Oct 2, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Oct 10
    news
    Moore acknowledges gas prices and Iran war complicate GOP economic pitch in midterms

    In a Deseret News interview, Moore acknowledged that rising gas prices and the Iran war complicated Republicans' effort to make their economic case to voters. He said, 'People are so frustrated at gas prices, they've forgotten what the border situation was like under Democrat leadership.'

    Rep. Moore acknowledges gas prices, Iran war complicate GOP economic pitch in midterms · Oct 10, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Oct 8
    news
    Utah Public Radio identifies five-candidate general-election field; Moore did not respond to interview request

    Utah Public Radio reported on the five-candidate general-election field for District 2: Moore, Democrat Peter Crosby, Libertarian Daniel Cottam, Independent American Carlton Bowen, and unaffiliated Robert Moesinger. Moore and Cottam did not respond to the outlet's interview requests.

    Congressional District 2 candidates offer competing visions of ... · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Oct 7
    endorsement
    Moore endorses Utah Amendment B, requiring 60% voter threshold for tax-raising initiatives

    Moore publicly backed Utah's Amendment B, a proposed constitutional amendment requiring at least 60% voter approval for citizen initiatives that raise or impose taxes. Moore stated the amendment 'keeps the initiative process in the hands of voters while making sure tax increases have broad public support.'

    Rep. Blake Moore endorses Amendment B tax amendment · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  5. Sep 29
    poll
    Independent Hinckley Institute poll shows Moore leading Crosby 39%–34%

    A Lighthouse Research poll of 515 registered voters conducted for the Hinckley Institute/Utah Debate Commission found Moore at 39% and Crosby at 34%, a five-point lead for the incumbent.

    Utah Numbers · Oct 2, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  6. Sep 28
    news
    KVNU reports Crosby campaign claiming lead over Moore in Utah's 2nd District

    KVNU reported on the Crosby campaign's internal polling showing the Democratic challenger claiming a narrow lead over incumbent Moore, though the margin fell within the poll's stated margin of error.

    Democratic challenger claims lead in race for Utah's 2nd District seat in Congress · Sep 28, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  7. Sep 27
    poll
    Crosby campaign internal poll shows narrow lead over Moore (34.9% vs. 32.0%)

    Crosby's campaign reported an internal poll conducted Sept. 21–23 among 657 respondents showing Crosby at 34.9% and Moore at 32.0%, with 30% unsure or choosing 'none of the above.' The ±3.8-point margin of error means the lead is within the margin. This is a candidate's internal poll, not an independent survey.

    Crosby leads Moore in latest internal polling in Utah’s 2nd Congressional District — Press Releases — Peter Crosby for Congress · Sep 27, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  8. Sep 24
    news
    Moore backs Sen. Curtis's call to investigate Russian oligarch gift to Trump Jr.

    At a Salt Lake City forum, Moore said he 'absolutely agrees' with Sen. John Curtis's call to investigate reports of a Russian oligarch funding a private-island wedding after-party for Donald Trump Jr.

    ‘Tone deaf': Rep. Moore backs Sen. Curtis' call to investigate Trump Jr. gift from Russian oligarch · Sep 25, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  9. Jul 15
    filing
    Moore's Q2 FEC filing shows $181,500 raised, $1.9M cash on hand

    Moore's Q2 FEC disclosure reported $181,500 raised, $312,600 spent, and $1.9 million cash on hand for the reporting period.

    Press Release: Blake Moore Bill to Improve Congressional Access ... · Sep 17, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  10. Jun 23
    filing
    Moore defeats Karianne Lisonbee in Republican primary for redrawn Utah District 2

    Blake Moore won the Republican primary for Utah's newly redrawn 2nd Congressional District, defeating state Rep. Karianne Lisonbee.

    Tag: primary elections · Sep 22, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Endorsements

  • The New Movement organization
    Listed among Moore's endorsements on iVoterGuide; no date provided. ivoterguide.com
  • Thomas Paine Society organization
    Endorsement page identifies Moore as endorsed; date listed as "Jun 6" but year not specified on the page. thomas-paine-society.com
  • National Right to Life organization
    Listed among Moore's endorsements on iVoterGuide; no date provided. ivoterguide.com
  • National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund (NRA-PVF) organization
    Listed among Moore's endorsements; NRA-PVF Utah page lists Moore as endorsed candidate for the 2nd Congressional District with an "A" grade. No endorsement date stated. nrapvf.org
  • Susan B. Anthony List organization
    Listed among Moore's endorsements on iVoterGuide; no date provided. ivoterguide.com
  • Guardian Fund organization
    Listed among Moore's endorsements on iVoterGuide; no date provided. ivoterguide.com
  • Allen Christensen other
    Listed under "Other" endorsers on iVoterGuide; no date provided. ivoterguide.com
  • Stuart Adams, Utah Senate President official
    Endorsed Moore during the 2026 primary campaign; no specific date reported. news.ballotpedia.org
  • International Franchise Association (IFA) organization
    Named Moore a "Friend of Franchising" in its announcement of congressional endorsements ahead of June primaries. franchise.org · May 29, 2026
  • Jim Jordan, U.S. Representative official
    Endorsed Moore in a joint announcement with Mike Johnson. deseret.com · Mar 30, 2026
  • Mike Johnson, U.S. House Speaker official
    Endorsed Moore in a joint announcement with Jim Jordan: "I am proud to ENDORSE Congressman Blake Moore in Utah's 2nd District." deseret.com · Mar 30, 2026
  • Donald Trump, U.S. President official
    Trump posted: "Blake Moore has my Complete and Total Endorsement for Re-Election." trumpstruth.org · Nov 2, 2025

Campaign finance

Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.

Raised
$2.54M
Spent
$2.18M
Cash on hand
$1.89M

As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H0UT01205(opens in a new tab)

Sources 25

  1. [1] Rep. Moore acknowledges gas prices, Iran war complicate GOP economic pitch in midterms(opens in a new tab) Oct 10, 2026
  2. [2] Congressional District 2 candidates offer competing visions of ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
  3. [3] Rep. Blake Moore endorses Amendment B tax amendment(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
  4. [4] Blake D. Moore — official campaign website(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
  5. [5] Utah Numbers(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
  6. [6] WATCH: 3rd Congressional District Debate with Celeste Maloy ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
  7. [7] Blake D. Moore - iVoterGuide(opens in a new tab) Sep 30, 2026
  8. [8] Democratic challenger claims lead in race for Utah's 2nd District seat in Congress(opens in a new tab) Sep 28, 2026
  9. [9] Crosby leads Moore in latest internal polling in Utah’s 2nd Congressional District — Press Releases — Peter Crosby for Congress(opens in a new tab) Sep 27, 2026
  10. [10] ‘Tone deaf': Rep. Moore backs Sen. Curtis' call to investigate Trump Jr. gift from Russian oligarch(opens in a new tab) Sep 25, 2026
  11. [11] Tag: primary elections(opens in a new tab) Sep 22, 2026
  12. [12] NRA-PVF | Grades | Utah(opens in a new tab) Sep 18, 2026
  13. [13] Press Release: Blake Moore Bill to Improve Congressional Access ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 17, 2026
  14. [14] Congressman Blake Moore's Community Project Funding Request Successfully Receives $625,000 from the U.S. Department of Commerce(opens in a new tab) Sep 1, 2026
  15. [15] Blake Moore — 2026 Utah's 2nd Congressional District Election | Smarter.Vote(opens in a new tab) Aug 30, 2026
  16. [16] Blake Moore — Thomas Paine Society(opens in a new tab) Aug 17, 2026
  17. [17] Incumbent Blake Moore (R) defeated Karianne Lisonbee (R) in the ...(opens in a new tab) Jun 24, 2026
  18. [18] How Blake Moore and Karianne Lisonbee want to make Utahns’ lives more affordable(opens in a new tab) Jun 2, 2026
  19. [19] IFA Endorses Congressional Candidates in 13 States ...(opens in a new tab) May 29, 2026
  20. [20] Blake Moore secures key endorsements in reelection bid(opens in a new tab) Mar 30, 2026
  21. [21] Congressman Moore Statement on Electoral College Certification Vote | U.S. Congressman Blake Moore(opens in a new tab) Nov 4, 2025
  22. [22] Healthcare | U.S. Congressman Blake Moore(opens in a new tab) Nov 3, 2025
  23. [23] Donald J. Trump: "Congressman Blake Moore is a Tremendous Champion for Utah’s 1st Congressiona...(opens in a new tab) Nov 2, 2025
  24. [24] Reps. Moore, Peters Reintroduce Legislation to Help Tackle America’s Housing Crisis, Boost Public Transit Use | U.S. Congressman Blake Moore(opens in a new tab) Jul 23, 2025
  25. [25] Family & Pro-Life Issues | U.S. Congressman Blake Moore(opens in a new tab) Feb 8, 2021
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