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Incumbent state Rep. Colin Jack is facing off against Democrat Glenn Webb to represent Utah House District 73, which covers parts of St. George and Washington City.

Jack was first elected to the seat in 2022 and was re-elected in 2024. This is the first time in which he has faced a challenger in the general election. He has worked 30 years as an engineering consultant on rural electrification in 30 countries.

Glenn Webb is a musician who teaches percussion at Utah Tech University, and is artistic director of the St. George Jazz Festival.

The Tribune asked the candidates a series of questions based on a reader survey about the issues Utahns felt were most important this election season. Candidates submitted photos and answers through a questionnaire. Their answers may have been edited slightly for length and clarity. Candidate responses are listed in alphabetical order by last name.

Jack did not respond to requests to fill out the questionnaire.

Election Day is Nov. 3. Mail ballots must be dropped off at a ballot dropbox by 8 p.m. on Election Day or, if returned by mail, must be received by the county clerk by 8 p.m. on Election Day.

Utah voters told us government corruption is their top concern in this year’s election. Why do you think voters feel this way? And why should Utahns trust you to represent them?

Jack: Did not respond.

Webb: Voters are right to feel that politicians protect politicians. The attitude coming from the supermajority in the Utah Legislature has been troubling. My reputation and work has been quite public over the years. I am known in the community. My work as an educator and as a musician has been public and well documented in southern Utah. My work as a member of the St. George Arts Commission and the Washington County RAP Tax Advisory Board has demonstrated my interest in serving the community.

Utahns told us affordability is their second-highest priority in this election. How would you help Utahns afford housing, groceries, gas and other day-to-day expenses?

Jack: Did not respond.

Webb: Lot size and density are typically city decisions. Perhaps it is time for the Legislature to provide guidance or incentives to build more affordable housing. Utah should block dynamic pricing of groceries. Electronic shelf labels will be predatory and must be regulated.

Water resources were also a top concern for voters. What policies would you support as Utah looks to balance growth with preservation of the Great Salt Lake and the Colorado River?

Jack: Did not respond.

Webb: Xeriscaping needs to incentivized and mandated in areas. No business needs decorative grass. Churches don’t need lawns. Utah needs very strict rules for ventures that would consume large amounts of water. An outright ban on data centers needs to be considered.

What is another topic you care about and want to address if elected to public office?

Jack: Did not respond.

Webb: Public education deserves the full public pot of money. The Utah Fits All program is the craziest example of spending tax money will almost no accountability. The entire program needs to be repealed. We cannot performatively wring our hands about test scores while siphoning off money that should address public education.

How will you vote on Constitutional Amendment A? If passed, the amendment will stop the practice of publishing the full text of amendments and ballot questions by lawmakers in a newspaper for 60 days ahead of an election and instead require that text to be published on two state websites.

Jack: Did not respond.

Webb: Against.

How will you vote on Constitutional Amendment B? If passed, citizen-proposed laws that increase taxes would need to be approved by 60% of voters, instead of a simple majority.

Jack: Did not respond.

Webb: Against

What’s your favorite book and why?

Jack: Did not respond.

Webb: “The Iowa Baseball Confederacy” by W.P. Kinsella. Baseball, DiVinci, time travel. Obsession and dreaming. Reality vs. myth.