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The incumbent Republican representing Utah’s House District 52 is facing two challengers this election.

District 52 comprises the northern shore of Utah Lake, through Lehi.

Rep. Cory Maloy has represented this slice of Utah County since 2017. He sponsored a successful bill last session that requires voters to show proof of citizenship to cast a ballot in local and state races.

This year, he faces Democrat challenger Nicole Melling, a psychiatric nurse practitioner who promises “to stand up for the people of Utah.” He is also facing write-in candidate Charlie Tautuaa. Tautuaa sought the Republican nomination but Maloy won out at the convention.

The Salt Lake Tribune sent the survey to candidates across Utah to help Utahns inform their vote. Candidates submitted photos and answers through a questionnaire. Answers may have been edited for style and clarity. Candidate responses are listed in alphabetical order by last name.

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

Reminder: Election Day is Nov. 3. Mail-in ballots must be dropped off in an official drop box by 8 p.m. on Election Day. If returned by mail, the ballot must be received by the county clerk by 8 p.m. on Election Day — so mail back ballots as soon as possible.

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?

Cory Maloy: Did not answer.

Nicole Melling: Voters lost faith in government when government lost touch with voters. Utah’s Legislature has been caving to national party pressures instead of what is good for Utah. Voters want fair maps, clean water and air and a constitutional balance of power. Our Legislature continues to fight for gerrymandering, data centers, maintaining their own power to ignore the will of the people and recently gutted the strength of our judiciary. I am here to stand up for the people of Utah.

Charlie Tautuaa: Voters feel this way, because THERE IS corruption at the highest level of government in the state and no one is being held accountable. The justice system is failing to hold criminals responsible and the executive government continues to get away with corruption because THEY choose who runs the justice system.

The only side I’m on is justice. Mercy CANNOT and WILL NOT rob justice, and either the justice system performs its duties or the people will enforce it.

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?

Cory Maloy: Did not answer.

Nicole Melling: As a medical provider, my job is about balancing risks and benefits. Utah needs to rebalance tax benefits and burdens. In Eagle Mountain, families’ taxes rose 183% while data centers got tax breaks. Families pay 4.7–8% on basic groceries while corporations and real estate millionaires use loopholes to avoid contributing to communities they profit from. Tax law should benefit those building Utah growth — small businesses and hard working families trying to afford food and housing.

Charlie Tautuaa: Housing: Anyone in elected office that holds shares in the housing market needs to be impeached. Groceries: Stop investing in business that are of no value to the people, and invest in grocery stores or farmers in our state; competition will reduce cost. Gas: This affects every individual in Utah and the state should step in and subsidize gas prices for Utahns. Day-to-day: Livable wages should be considered in place of minimum wage — a minimum livable wage for each level of education.

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?

Cory Maloy: Did not answer.

Nicole Melling: I support smart, urgent action based on evidence and science. We have to come together on this. I will lead efforts and support incentives that bring communities together through education that builds understanding and appreciation of our water resources. They aren’t just beautiful or fun. They are life. If we don’t act soon, in a very few years, there may be little left of our beautiful state but toxic dust clouds and empty data centers. We can do this together, and we must.

Charlie Tautuaa: Prioritize water usage to farmers across Utah and impose limitation on businesses that utilizes a lot of water, such as car washes and data centers. The Great Salt Lake needs aqueducts to redirect streams and rivers directly throughout the spring season while at the same time closing off every leakage throughout the state. A ban on removing lake water should be mandated across the state with hefty fines [up to] $5,000 per gallon on those siphoning water.

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

Cory Maloy: Did not answer.

Nicole Melling: It’s no shock that wealthy businessmen are going to pass laws that help wealthy businessmen, not regular folks. But when every amendment gives politicians more power and people less, that’s a red flag. Constitution 101: Balanced power is stable; imbalanced power becomes corrupt. We need equal branches, not a gutted Supreme Court; a plurality of representative views, not party loyalists. We need real financial transparency so voters know if legislators work for special interests or for the people.

Charlie Tautuaa: Term Limits: Two terms per office and then official will be required to run for a different office or step down. Child custody and support: If the custodial parent cannot support children on their wage, they lose custody; they cannot rely on child support alone. Government overreach: If taxes are not involved, the government stays out of it. Religious overreach: Religion (though vital to many) should not influence our laws; the constitution applies to EVERYONE not just church-goers.

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.

Cory Maloy: Did not answer.

Nicole Melling: Against.

Charlie Tautuaa: 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.

Cory Maloy: Did not answer.

Nicole Melling: Against.

Charlie Tautuaa: For.

What’s your favorite book and why?

Cory Maloy: Did not answer.

Nicole Melling: Helen Keller’s biography. She understood the power of communication and used it to connect, to build, serve, educate and shed light on other people’s blind spots — never to tear down or attack. Her courage to share her truth changed the world.

Charlie Tautuaa: “Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde.” Although Mr. Hyde was ugly and unfavorable of the two, he was more honest and true than Dr. Jekyll was. Mr. Hyde got things done while Dr. Jekyll spent his life trying to hide who he really was. The truth may be ugly, but it is needed.