Rep. Jim Matheson (D-Utah) survived a tough challenge from Saratoga Springs Mayor Mia Love (R), edging out the challenger by little more than a single percentage point.
"Congratulations to Jim on a hard-fought victory,” Love said in a statement. “It was a close race, but ultimately the voters of Utah have spoken. I want to thank the hundreds of volunteers and staff who worked tirelessly for my campaign, and am humbled by their dedication and commitment to the betterment of Utah and our nation. I plan on continuing to work on promoting conservative issues and look forward to returning to Saratoga Springs and spending more time with my family."
Had Love won, she would have been the first black Republican woman elected to Congress.
Matheson, the son of late former governor Scott Matheson (D), will begin a a seventh term in 2013. Redistricting prompted him to run in the newly created 4th district, not the 2nd district, which he currently represents.