Rob Bishop
State representative, House District 6 · Republican
Office held
| State representative | House District 6 | Source |
On the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot
Rob Bishop is a candidate for Utah House, District 6. The ballot lists Rob Bishop, Republican. The district covers all or part of Box Elder and Weber counties.
Everyone on the ballot for this seat
| Candidate | Party |
|---|---|
| Rob Bishop | Republican |
| James Rich | Forward |
Teaching and an early state-house career
Rob Bishop graduated from the University of Utah and worked as a teacher before a long elected career. The U.S. House's historical biography records his earlier Utah House service from 1979 to 1994, including service as speaker from 1992 to 1994. Those years belong to an earlier period of state legislative work, separate from the House seat he took decades later. [2]
Eighteen years in Congress
Bishop served in the U.S. House from January 2003 to January 2021. The official congressional biography records his chairmanship of the Natural Resources Committee during the 114th and 115th Congresses and his decision not to seek another congressional term in 2020. This federal career is a distinct chapter from his state House tenure, with different constituencies, powers and legislative institutions. [2]
Returning to the Utah Legislature
The current Utah roster records Bishop's return to House service on May 6, 2026, representing District 6 in Box Elder and Weber counties. That date describes his current term, not the beginning of his entire political career. His official assignments include Public Education Appropriations and the Education Interim Committee, bringing him back to state-level school policy and education spending after his congressional service. [1]
Education, criminal justice and federalism
Bishop's present record also lists Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Interim and the Federalism Commission. These assignments connect education funding with justice-policy review and questions about the relationship between state and federal government. His experience in both legislative systems supplies career context for that portfolio, while the current Utah roster identifies the responsibilities he holds in the state House at this review. [1]
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