Utah lawmaker Kera Birkeland resigns less than two months after re-election

Utah Republican lawmaker Kera Birkeland announced her resignation from the House of Representatives, effective January 10, 2025. This decision comes less than two months after she won re-election with 60 percent of the vote. Birkeland cited family and professional obligations as reasons for her departure, stating that these responsibilities have increasingly required her attention. She expressed a desire for her constituents to have a representative who can fully meet their needs. During her time in office, Birkeland supported several controversial bills, including those targeting transgender rights. She had campaigned on issues like development projects and affordable housing.