Peter
Crosby
Peter Crosby is the 2026 Democratic nominee challenging Rep. Blake Moore in Utah's 2nd Congressional District.
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Background
Peter Crosby is the 2026 Democratic nominee for U.S. House District 2 in Utah, challenging three-term Republican incumbent Rep. Blake Moore. He lives in Providence, Utah, and describes Northern Utah as his long-term home, where he and his wife have raised their daughters for 19 years. 110128
Crosby holds a B.S. in Political Science (with an emphasis in the Middle East) and an M.S. in Political Science, both from Utah State University, earned in 2011 and 2013 respectively. His career has spanned customer service, operations management, corporate analytics and higher education, including eight years in senior analyst and assistant director roles in institutional research and seven years teaching American Institutions courses at Utah State. 1
At the time of his candidacy, Crosby serves as an adjunct professor at Utah State University's Center for Anticipatory Intelligence, teaching a graduate course on emergent and disruptive technology. He also holds a full-time private-sector role as a director, project manager and consultant, though his employer is not publicly identified in campaign materials. 1
Crosby describes himself as a first-time congressional candidate. His campaign focuses on fiscal policy and related issues, and he has participated in debate and town hall activities tied to the November 3, 2026 general election. 4132
At a glance
- Party
- Democratic
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 2, Utah
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Current office
- Adjunct Professor, Utah State University Center for Anticipatory Intelligence
- Website
- petercrosbyforcongress.org(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 Crosby and Moore scheduled for October 13 at 6 p.m. on Utah Public Radio
Utah Public Radio listed a debate between Peter Crosby and Blake Moore scheduled for October 13, 2026 at 6 p.m. As of October 12, the debate had not yet taken place.
Congressional District 2 candidates offer competing visions of ... · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 12filingCrosby listed as Democratic candidate on general-election ballot alongside Moore and three others
A voter-guide report confirmed Crosby as the Democratic candidate on the general-election ballot for Utah's 2nd Congressional District, alongside Republican incumbent Blake Moore and three other candidates. The general election is scheduled for November 3.
Utah’s 2nd Congressional District: Blake Moore faces off against Peter Crosby and three other candidates · Oct 12, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 8newsCrosby speaks to Utah Public Radio about affordability, housing, health care, and the Great Salt Lake
In a Utah Public Radio interview on issues in Utah's 2nd Congressional District, Crosby cited affordability, rising gas and diesel prices, housing, and health-care costs as key concerns. He also mentioned data-center projects including Stratos and the Great Salt Lake, saying these issues cut across party lines.
Congressional District 2 candidates offer competing visions of ... · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 29pollHinckley Institute/Utah Debate Commission poll shows Moore leading Crosby 39% to 34%
A Lighthouse Research poll commissioned for the Hinckley Institute of Politics and Utah Debate Commission, with fieldwork running August 31–September 24, put Moore at 39% and Crosby at 34%. Published accounts did not give a CD2-specific sample size or margin of error. Results were reported on October 2.
Utah Numbers · Oct 2, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 28newsKVNU reports on Crosby campaign's claim of a lead over Moore in Utah's 2nd Congressional District
KVNU covered the Crosby campaign's release of its second internal poll, in which the Democratic challenger claimed a lead over Republican incumbent Blake Moore. The story noted the poll was internally commissioned.
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 announces second internal poll showing him ahead of Moore in Utah's 2nd District
The Crosby campaign released results of its September 21–23 internal poll, claiming a lead over incumbent Blake Moore. KVNU also covered the announcement. The poll was campaign-conducted and released; no independent verification was reported.
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 21pollCrosby campaign conducts second internal poll (fieldwork Sept 21–23) showing Crosby leading Moore
A second campaign-commissioned poll conducted September 21–23 among 657 likely voters showed Crosby at 34.86% and Moore at 31.96%, with 23% unsure and a stated margin of error of ±3.8%. The result was within the stated margin of error.
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 14pollCrosby campaign releases first internal poll showing tight race with incumbent Blake Moore
The Crosby campaign publicly released its September 8–10 internal poll results, describing the race as close and noting more than 25% of voters were undecided. The campaign said it had raised over $100,000, mostly from small-dollar Utah donors.
Northern Utah on track to flip a 2nd Congressional seat this ... · Sep 14, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 14endorsementCrosby hosts press conference at Caffe Ibis; owner Lesa Wilson endorses his congressional bid
Caffe Ibis owner Lesa Wilson endorsed Peter Crosby at a press conference held at her Logan business. The event focused on the impact of administration policies, including tariffs on coffee beans, on small business owners. Reported by The Herald Journal.
Caffe Ibis owner Lesa Wilson endorses Peter Crosby for Congress · Sep 14, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 8pollCrosby campaign internal poll (fieldwork Sept 8–10) shows Moore at 32.4%, Crosby at 30.71%
Crosby's campaign released results from a survey conducted September 8–10 among 762 registered voters in Utah's 2nd Congressional District. It showed Blake Moore at 32.4% and Crosby at 30.71%, with over 25% undecided and a stated margin of error of ±4%. These were campaign-commissioned internal results, not an independent poll.
Northern Utah on track to flip a 2nd Congressional seat this ... · Sep 14, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Endorsements
- AFSCME 1004 unionListed on Crosby campaign endorsement page. petercrosbyforcongress.org
- Utah Democratic Black Caucus organizationListed on Crosby campaign endorsement page. petercrosbyforcongress.org
- Dr. Rosemary Lesser (Utah House District 10) officialListed on Crosby campaign endorsement page. petercrosbyforcongress.org
- Dakota Wurth (Clearfield City Council member and state Senate candidate) officialListed on Crosby campaign endorsement page. petercrosbyforcongress.org
- John Arthur (Utah House District 41) officialListed on Crosby campaign endorsement page. petercrosbyforcongress.org
- Stephanie Pitcher (Utah Senate District 14) officialListed on Crosby campaign endorsement page. petercrosbyforcongress.org
- Bianca Mittendorf officialIdentified as a candidate for state or federal office; listed on Crosby campaign endorsement page. petercrosbyforcongress.org
- Caroline Gleich officialIdentified as a candidate for state or federal office; listed on Crosby campaign endorsement page. petercrosbyforcongress.org
- Anna Graff officialIdentified as a candidate for state or federal office; listed on Crosby campaign endorsement page. petercrosbyforcongress.org
- Garret Rushforth officialIdentified as a candidate for state or federal office; listed on Crosby campaign endorsement page. petercrosbyforcongress.org
- Kim James officialIdentified as a candidate for state or federal office; listed on Crosby campaign endorsement page. petercrosbyforcongress.org
- Abigail Treasure officialIdentified as a candidate for state or federal office; listed on Crosby campaign endorsement page. petercrosbyforcongress.org
- WSU Democrats organizationListed on Crosby campaign endorsement page. petercrosbyforcongress.org
- Weber County Progressive Caucus organizationListed on Crosby campaign endorsement page. petercrosbyforcongress.org
- Ogden 50501 organizationListed on Crosby campaign endorsement page. petercrosbyforcongress.org
- Weber Democratic Women's Caucus organizationListed on Crosby campaign endorsement page. petercrosbyforcongress.org
- Labor Caucus organizationListed on Crosby campaign endorsement page. petercrosbyforcongress.org
- Utah Veterans Democratic Caucus organizationListed on Crosby campaign endorsement page. petercrosbyforcongress.org
- Environmental Caucus organizationListed on Crosby campaign endorsement page. petercrosbyforcongress.org
- Women's Democratic Club of Utah organizationListed on Crosby campaign endorsement page; also confirmed by Women's Democratic Club of Utah 2026 endorsed candidates page. wdcutah.org
- Utah State Progressive Caucus organizationListed on Crosby campaign endorsement page. petercrosbyforcongress.org
- NALC Branch 68 unionListed on Crosby campaign endorsement page. petercrosbyforcongress.org
- NALC Branch 970 unionListed on Crosby campaign endorsement page. petercrosbyforcongress.org
- All 12 Utah Indivisible chapters (Indivisible Box Elder; We the People Cache Valley; Indivisible Ogden; Gathering Voices Davis Indivisible; Salt Lake Indivisible; Utah Alliance Coalition; Wasatch Progressives; Indivisible Utah County; Indivisible Carbon County; Indivisible Cedar City; Moab Indivisible; Southern Utah Indivisible) organizationCollective statewide endorsement announced September 9, 2026. petercrosbyforcongress.org · Sep 9, 2026
Campaign finance
Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.
- Raised
- $60K
- Spent
- $32K
- Cash on hand
- $23K
As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H6UT01160(opens in a new tab)
Sources 11
- [1] Utah’s 2nd Congressional District: Blake Moore faces off against Peter Crosby and three other candidates(opens in a new tab) Oct 12, 2026
- [2] Congressional District 2 candidates offer competing visions of ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
- [3] Where Peter Stands - Peter Crosby for Congress(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
- [4] Utah Numbers(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
- [5] Endorsements(opens in a new tab) Sep 29, 2026
- [6] Democratic challenger claims lead in race for Utah's 2nd District seat in Congress(opens in a new tab) Sep 28, 2026
- [7] 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
- [8] Caffe Ibis owner Lesa Wilson endorses Peter Crosby for Congress(opens in a new tab) Sep 14, 2026
- [9] Northern Utah on track to flip a 2nd Congressional seat this ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 14, 2026
- [10] All 12 of Utah's Indivisible Groups Endorse Peter Crosby for Congress(opens in a new tab) Sep 9, 2026
- [11] 2026 Endorsed Candidates - Women's Democratic Club of Utah(opens in a new tab) Jun 11, 2026