Mike Kennedy is a candidate for U.S. House, District 4. The ballot lists Mike Kennedy, Republican. The district covers all or part of Juab, Millard, Sanpete, Sevier, Tooele, Salt Lake and Utah counties.
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision”
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision”
Mike Kennedy grew up in Michigan in a household with six siblings. He earned a bachelor’s degree at Brigham Young University, studied medicine at Michigan State University and became a family physician. He later earned a law degree at BYU. His congressional biography says he pursued legal training to strengthen his ability to advocate for patients. [1] [3]
Utah legislature to Congress
Kennedy served in the Utah House from 2013 to 2019 and in the Utah Senate from 2021 to 2025 before moving to Congress. He maintained a family-medicine practice during his state legislative service. He entered the U.S. House in January 2025. His official biography identifies fiscal restraint, border security and limiting federal overreach among his congressional priorities. [1] [3]
Land and scientific research
The House Clerk lists Kennedy on Natural Resources and Science, Space, and Technology. His Natural Resources assignments include Federal Lands and Indian and Insular Affairs. On the science committee, he serves on Research and Technology and on Space and Aeronautics. The assignments span public land policy, tribal and territorial affairs, federal research and space programs. [2]
Infrastructure responsibilities
Kennedy also serves on Transportation and Infrastructure. His subcommittee assignments cover highways and transit; railroads, pipelines and hazardous materials; and economic development, public buildings and emergency management. Together, these responsibilities extend his congressional portfolio beyond health and medicine to transportation systems, federal facilities and preparedness. The Clerk’s record provides the formal committee assignments for his current House service. [2]
Profile sources
Profile refreshed October 20, 2026. Candidate statements describe the candidate's own experience or positions; official records and reporting are labeled separately.
Democrat Jonny Larsen, Libertarian Taylor Wright and unaffiliated candidate Steven Burt answered questions on affordability and water, and Republican Rep. Mike Kennedy did not respond.
