Blake
D. Moore
Republican U.S. Rep. Blake Moore of Utah, Vice Chair of House Republican Conference, running for UT-02 in 2026
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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
- Oct 13debateDebate 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) - Oct 10newsMoore 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) - Oct 8newsUtah 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) - Oct 7endorsementMoore 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) - Sep 29pollIndependent 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) - Sep 28newsKVNU 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) - Sep 27pollCrosby 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) - Sep 24newsMoore 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) - Jul 15filingMoore'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) - Jun 23filingMoore 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 organizationListed among Moore's endorsements on iVoterGuide; no date provided. ivoterguide.com
- Thomas Paine Society organizationEndorsement 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 organizationListed among Moore's endorsements on iVoterGuide; no date provided. ivoterguide.com
- National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund (NRA-PVF) organizationListed 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 organizationListed among Moore's endorsements on iVoterGuide; no date provided. ivoterguide.com
- Guardian Fund organizationListed among Moore's endorsements on iVoterGuide; no date provided. ivoterguide.com
- Allen Christensen otherListed under "Other" endorsers on iVoterGuide; no date provided. ivoterguide.com
- Stuart Adams, Utah Senate President officialEndorsed Moore during the 2026 primary campaign; no specific date reported. news.ballotpedia.org
- International Franchise Association (IFA) organizationNamed 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 officialEndorsed Moore in a joint announcement with Mike Johnson. deseret.com · Mar 30, 2026
- Mike Johnson, U.S. House Speaker officialEndorsed 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 officialTrump 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] Rep. Moore acknowledges gas prices, Iran war complicate GOP economic pitch in midterms(opens in a new tab) Oct 10, 2026
- [2] Congressional District 2 candidates offer competing visions of ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
- [3] Rep. Blake Moore endorses Amendment B tax amendment(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
- [4] Blake D. Moore — official campaign website(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
- [5] Utah Numbers(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
- [6] WATCH: 3rd Congressional District Debate with Celeste Maloy ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
- [7] Blake D. Moore - iVoterGuide(opens in a new tab) Sep 30, 2026
- [8] Democratic challenger claims lead in race for Utah's 2nd District seat in Congress(opens in a new tab) Sep 28, 2026
- [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] ‘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] Tag: primary elections(opens in a new tab) Sep 22, 2026
- [12] NRA-PVF | Grades | Utah(opens in a new tab) Sep 18, 2026
- [13] Press Release: Blake Moore Bill to Improve Congressional Access ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 17, 2026
- [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] Blake Moore — 2026 Utah's 2nd Congressional District Election | Smarter.Vote(opens in a new tab) Aug 30, 2026
- [16] Blake Moore — Thomas Paine Society(opens in a new tab) Aug 17, 2026
- [17] Incumbent Blake Moore (R) defeated Karianne Lisonbee (R) in the ...(opens in a new tab) Jun 24, 2026
- [18] How Blake Moore and Karianne Lisonbee want to make Utahns’ lives more affordable(opens in a new tab) Jun 2, 2026
- [19] IFA Endorses Congressional Candidates in 13 States ...(opens in a new tab) May 29, 2026
- [20] Blake Moore secures key endorsements in reelection bid(opens in a new tab) Mar 30, 2026
- [21] Congressman Moore Statement on Electoral College Certification Vote | U.S. Congressman Blake Moore(opens in a new tab) Nov 4, 2025
- [22] Healthcare | U.S. Congressman Blake Moore(opens in a new tab) Nov 3, 2025
- [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] 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] Family & Pro-Life Issues | U.S. Congressman Blake Moore(opens in a new tab) Feb 8, 2021