Congress has a real impact on the things Utah families deal with every day: what they pay in taxes, whether a small business can grow, how we care for our public lands, and whether our country is prepared to defend itself. Utah is growing fast. We need a voice in Washington that understands what’s happening here at home and is fighting back when federal policy gets in the way.

2. What unique qualities, attributes, skills, and experiences do you possess that make you the best candidate in this race?

In Congress, I’ve worked hard to build relationships, and I’ve used them to advance policies that matter to Utah. As Utah’s first Republican on the Ways and Means Committee, I helped government get out of the way of Utah families. As co-chair of the Air Force Caucus, I’m strengthening Hill Air Force Base. As the first Utahn elected to House Leadership, I am improving access to public lands and bringing resources to the Great Salt Lake.

I’m not going to pretend one member of Congress can fix everything. But I know the issues, I know the process, and I know how to bring people together to get things done.

3. Please explain your priorities if elected, as well as why you believe you are uniquely capable of achieving those priorities.

Affordability comes first. Families are working hard and still feeling squeezed. I’m laser focused on keeping taxes low, increasing wages, building more housing, slashing expensive regulations, making healthcare more affordable, and creating jobs.

I helped prevent the largest tax hike in history by passing the working families tax cuts. This put more money in Utahns’ pockets, doubled the child tax credit, increased wages by up to $7,200 per worker, created Trump Accounts, boosted the standard deduction, and ended tax on tips, car loan interest, social security benefits, and overtime. The bill could increase the take-home pay for a family of four by up to $10,900 and it’s part of digging ourselves out from under the massive inflation caused by Biden-era policies.

My housing bills would bring down costs for Utah families, and I’m thrilled that we passed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act to block corporate landlords from buying up America’s housing stock, boost homebuilding, and make it easier to build manufactured homes.

I’m tackling the fraud and wasteful spending that led to inflation and high prices. My anti-fraud bill would save at least $168 billion and prevent fraud in Medicare and Medicaid. My debt and deficit proposal would rein in the size and cost of government. Utah families make tough decisions every day, and Washington should be expected to do the same.

I’ll keep working on the things that matter to Utah: water, military readiness, transportation, and responsible use of our public lands.

4. Please describe how you view the importance of compromise in politics and provide an example from your own experiences that highlights your perspective.

If you go to Washington determined never to work with someone who disagrees with you, you’re not going to get much done. Compromise doesn’t require giving up your values. It requires exploring where you can find common ground. This is why I sit on the Problem Solvers Caucus, which is made up of half Republicans and half Democrats. Together we work to produce bipartisan frameworks on everything from AI safety and border security to healthcare affordability and permitting that could gain support from both parties. This legislative work is important because Executive Orders aren’t permanent. With each successive election, some of our political gains are wiped out if Congress can’t work together to enact lasting reforms. Sometimes it’s not politically advantageous to do the hard work of negotiating across the aisle, but it has been a hallmark of my time in Congress because I want permanent solutions that will help Utah families get ahead. Many of the bills I’ve passed into law have been bipartisan.

5. How will you balance the views of the vocal public, your political party, and your own understanding and knowledge as an elected representative?

I listen to people who feel strongly about an issue, but I also make a point of hearing from those who aren’t showing up at every meeting or posting about it online. Both deserve representation. I want to understand the trade-offs and look carefully at what federal policy can and can’t do. I’m a conservative and that guides how I approach these decisions. But my job isn’t to simply repeat a party line or react to whoever is loudest. I use my judgment, explain my decisions, and remain willing to listen to everyone, even when we disagree.

6. What is the best way for readers to contact you and/or get more information about your platform?

The easiest place to learn more about my campaign and priorities is electmoore.com. You can also contact my congressional office at (801) 625-0107 or blakemoore.house.gov if you need help with a federal agency or want to share a concern.

I appreciate hearing directly from Utahns, including those who disagree with me. That feedback helps me do this job better.