Kent Udell
Democratic nominee for U.S. House, Utah’s 3rd District
$0
in backing from the pro-Israel PACs we track, 2016–2026
Kent Udell is the Democratic nominee for U.S. House in Utah’s 3rd District on November 3, 2026, against Celeste Maloy (R, inc.). Backed by AIPAC or allied pro-Israel PACs: $0 (2016–2026).
Not a member of Congress: this page covers Kent Udell’s 2026 race. Members of Congress and governors have a page with their votes as well (the full list); this one isn’t counted in the site’s totals or lists.
Where the campaign’s money comes from
Kent Udell’s campaign has raised $91,625 in the 2026 election cycle through September 30, 2026, and had $6,838 in cash on hand at the end of that period.
- Individual donors$91,324
- PACs and other committees$281
- The candidate’s own money and loans$20
From donors who gave over $200: $31,077 after refunds, in gifts through June 30, 2026; 87% from Utah, 12% from other states, 1% with no U.S. state given. Top states: Utah $27,152 (87%), California $2,250 (7%), Colorado $500 (2%), Pennsylvania $500 (2%), Mississippi $250 (1%). 48 donors. The FEC lists a gift by donor once the donor has given more than $200 (bulk file as of October 25, 2026; each gift counted once, refunds subtracted, no donor named).
Totals the campaign reported to the FEC (individual donors are not named). Reports lag: the latest one covers the period shown. FEC candidate page: H6UT03182 (2026 reports).
Money from the pro-Israel PACs we track
None of the pro-Israel PACs we track gave to Kent Udell’s campaign committees or reported outside spending for or against them in 2016–2026, in the FEC filings we read.
The race
- November 3, 2026. On the ballot: Kent Udell (Democratic); Celeste Maloy (Republican, incumbent); Cassie Easley (Constitution Party); Michael Stoddard (Libertarian); Adonis Hooslyn (Unaffiliated); Ayden Scott (Unaffiliated)
- Incumbent: Celeste Maloy (R)
- Rating: Solid RAverage of 5; all agree
- Utah 3rd District 2026: who’s running
- Every Utah race on the 2026 ballot
- Campaign site
How to vote in Utah
Ballots are mailed to every registered voter. Returning it: received by the county clerk by 8 p.m. Nov 3 (a postmark does not count). In-person voting: from Oct 20. Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
- How to vote by mail or in person in Utah
- Check your registration on Utah’s election website
- Registration and ballot deadlines on Vote.gov for Utah
About Kent Udell
Each line links its source. Background and endorsements are in our words; positions are quoted word for word from the source shown (the campaign’s or an official site, a questionnaire, or Kent Udell quoted in the news). Sources checked October 25, 2026. Listing an endorsement or a statement is not this site’s endorsement.
Background
- Mechanical engineer; retired Professor Emeritus. · kentudellforcongress.com (source for Mechanical engineer; retired Professor Emeritus.) (archived copy of the source for Mechanical engineer; retired Professor Emeritus.)
- Chair of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Utah. · kentudellforcongress.com (source for Chair of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Utah.) (archived copy of the source for Chair of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Utah.)
- Studied Mechanical Engineering at Utah State University; earned a PhD after graduate studies at the University of Utah. · kentudellforcongress.com (source for Studied Mechanical Engineering at Utah State University; earned a PhD after graduate studies at the University of Utah.) (archived copy of the source for Studied Mechanical Engineering at Utah State University; earned a PhD after graduate studies at the University of Utah.)
Stated positions
- Israel and Gaza: No statement found (looked at kentudellforcongress.com (checked for Israel and Gaza, page 1); October 25, 2026).
- Campaign finance and super PACs: “I do not take corporate PAC money, and I will never put donor interests ahead of the people I represent.” 2026 · kentudellforcongress.com (source for Campaign finance and super PACs statement) (archived copy of the source for Campaign finance and super PACs statement)
- Health care: “We should learn from those examples to reform our health care system, diminishing the influence of insurance companies, and expand programs, such as Medicare, to be accessible to all.” 2026 · kentudellforcongress.com (source for Health care statement) (archived copy of the source for Health care statement)
- Labor: No statement found (looked at kentudellforcongress.com (checked for Labor, page 1); October 25, 2026).
- Immigration: “We need lawful, humane, and workable policies that respect the rule of law, treat people with dignity, and support communities, employers, and border states.” 2026 · kentudellforcongress.com (source for Immigration statement) (archived copy of the source for Immigration statement)
- Housing: “I support initiatives that focus on building starter homes in communities with access to family-friendly resources such as good schools, parks and churches.” 2026 · kentudellforcongress.com (source for Housing statement) (archived copy of the source for Housing statement)
Where this comes from
The same FEC ledger as every page on the site (how we count), read for each FEC candidate ID Kent Udell has used:
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Questions and answers
Has Kent Udell been backed by AIPAC?
No. Kent Udell has had no backing from AIPAC's PAC or its super PAC, United Democracy Project, or from the other pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).
How much pro-Israel PAC backing has Kent Udell had?
$0 from the pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).
Where do these figures come from?
They come from FEC filings.