Celeste Maloy

Celeste Maloy has been the subject of several reported controversies, though she has not been charged with or convicted of any crimes. In June 2026, Maloy faced public scrutiny regarding $30,000 in campaign donations accepted from a developer associated with a proposed golf resort on Shivwits land, with critics questioning the potential for conflicts of interest regarding related federal legislation. In March 2025, reports noted that Maloy previously served on the board of a nonprofit organization accused of misusing $400,000 in state funds intended for litigation against federal agencies, which critics pointed out contrasts with her legislative focus on government spending. During her 2023 campaign for Congress, Maloy faced a lawsuit from a primary opponent alleging she failed to meet residency and party registration requirements. The lawsuit claimed she was ineligible to run because her voter registration had been marked as inactive due to extended time working in Washington, D.C.. State officials, including the Lieutenant Governor, formally reviewed these claims and determined that Maloy satisfied all legal and constitutional requirements to remain on the ballot.