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CD2 SPECIAL ELECTION

Rep. Chris Stewart’s final farewell to Congress

Sep 13, 2023, 11:40 AM | Updated: Sep 15, 2023, 12:53 pm

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Rep. Chris Stewart, R-Utah, speaks during an interview discussing his proposed legislation to make it illegal for social media platforms to be accessed by those under the age of 16 at the Triad Center in Salt Lake City on Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023. (Ryan Sun/Deseret News)

(Ryan Sun/Deseret News)

BY SAMANTHA HERRERA

Digital Content Producer

SALT LAKE CITY — Over three months after announcing his resignation from the U.S. House of Representatives, Rep. Chris Stewart, R-Utah, wrapped up his final week in Congress.

Stewart announced his resignation at the end of May, citing concerns over his wife’s health. His resignation takes effect on Friday, ending a decade of serving in the U.S. House.

“It has been one of the great honors of my life to serve the good people of Utah in Congress,” Stewart said in the announcement.

Stewart joined Inside Sources Host Boyd Matheson to share his thoughts during these final days:

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Rep. Chris Stewart’s final farewell to Congress