Former Utah House Majority Whip announces she is not seeking reelection after this term

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — Representative Karianne Lisonbee, who has served in the Utah House of Representatives since 2017 and previously served in House leadership, has announced that she will not be seeking reelection at the end of her term.

Lisonbee is a Republican from the 14th district, which covers Syracuse and Clearfield. She has served as the House Majority Whip and the Majority Assistant Whip, as well as Rules Vice Chair and the Judiciary Committee Chair.

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In a post to social media, Lisonbee wrote, “At the end of my current term in the Utah Legislature, I will have served in public office for 16 years. Each election cycle is a time for reflection. This year, after my biennial deep deliberation, I feel the time has come for a new chapter and new opportunities in my life and I have decided that I will not seek reelection next year.”

Prior to serving in the state legislature, Lisonbee served on the Syracuse City Council.

She also said that she will serve out the remainder of her current term. “With the filing period for the 2026 election in January, I want to provide ample decision-making time for those interested in running for the Utah House of Representatives,” she wrote.

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She thanked her husband Seth for his support over the years and said that they plan to stay active and involved within the community.

“It has been the honor of a lifetime to serve the wonderful people of House District 14, my community, and our great State of Utah. I am humbly grateful for the support from so many who care deeply about preserving our liberty and way of life. It is vital that we stay engaged and hold fast to the principles of good government that preserve individual liberty and strong families,” she wrote.

You can read her full post on Facebook here.

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