Contact: Allison.Barker@mail.house.gov

 After the announcement that Rep. Jim Matheson (D-Utah) will retire next year, Rep. Chris Stewart (R-Utah) released the following statement:

"I was surprised to hear the news that Rep. Jim Matheson will be retiring next year. While we may not always agree on legislation, he is a public servant whom I respect and have enjoyed working alongside. He has always worked hard to do what he believes is best for his constituents and the state of Utah. I wish him and his family the best in their future endeavors and know that he will be greatly missed within our delegation."