Senator John Curtis, who represents Utah’s 3rd district in the U.S. Congress, addressed several key issues in a series of posts on his official social media account between February 23 and 24, 2026.
On February 23, Curtis commented on the regulation of sports prediction markets, stating: “Let’s call a spade a spade: sports prediction markets are gambling, and gambling is regulated by states, not the @CFTC. If I were the Commission, I wouldn’t bet against Utah. Some wagers just aren’t smart—and betting against Utah is one of them.”
Later that day, he highlighted the ongoing contributions of veterans in Utah. In his words: “We honor our veterans for their military service, but also for the contributions they continue to make in their communities—which is on full display at the VA Medical Center in Salt Lake City. Honored to visit with veteran patients and staff at the @vasaltlakecity to get to know”
On February 24, Curtis discussed water resource challenges facing Utah: “Utah is one of the driest states in the country, and we need to make proactive investments in water infrastructure and services to maintain our way of life. I enjoyed meeting with @WeberBasinWater General Manager and CEO Scott Paxman and local leaders for a briefing and tour of”
Curtis has represented Utah’s 3rd district since replacing Jason Chaffetz in 2017. Born in Salt Lake City in 1960 and currently residing in Provo, Curtis graduated from Brigham Young University with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1985.
