Decision 2026

Smith highlights civic virtue as well as new housing reforms to help affordability.

Tiara Auxier, the incumbent, says she wants to keep her constituents’ taxes low. Zane Woolstenhulme says he’s worried the state is falling short in public education.

The candidates are vying to represent a district dealing with growing pains, with different ideas to ease the discomfort.

Thompson, the incumbent, boasts his experience. Challenger Patrick Belmont, who is unaffiliated, says his decisions wouldn’t be influenced by party loyalty.

Penry, who is running against the incumbent Snider, says she is frustrated with Utah’s Legislature

Christofferson has served in the Legislature since 2013, but former Marine John Boyd and environmental technician Kevin Slater hope to bring a fresh perspective to the office.

Dunnigan has represented the area for over 20 years. Townsend, a Democrat, said he wants to fight back against the Legislature’s GOP supermajority.

A special election placed the former congressman back in the Capitol. Now voters will choose whether he stays.

One candidate is looking to cut Utah’s grocery sales tax.

Trust in government, affordability and water are among the issues in a race to represent parts of Provo and Springville in Utah County.

Incumbent Rep. Ryan Wilcox faces a progressive challenge from Democratic nominee Bianca Mittendorf.

The contenders are putting access to voting and government accountability on the ballot.

Four fresh faces — Tynley Bean, Sheldon Birch, Jonathan Garrard and Sara Snow — hope to address corruption, affordability and water issues for western Utahns at the Statehouse.

As data centers, drought and affordability affect Iron County, a fresh face is challenging the incumbent representative for his job.

With healthcare, affordability and energy on voters’ minds, fresh faces are vying to represent eastern Utah.

Candidates discuss water concerns, housing issues and Utahns’ faith in their elected leaders as they vie to represent Utah House District 1.

The Republican candidate dings crop exports to address Utah’s water shortages, while the Democrat wants water-efficient development. Both want to rein in data centers.

Democratic challenger wants to raise the minimum wage to address affordability issues, while his Republican opponent suppports scaling back regulations and cutting taxes.

Democratic challenger to Republican incumbent wants more investment in green energy and billions to fund recovery of the Great Salt Lake.

Democratic challenger to Republican incumbent wants to see Utahns more aggressively transition away from grass turf to help save the Great Salt Lake, which borders the district.

A four-term representative is seeking her fifth in this Salt Lake City district.

The Republican representative’s re-election is being challenged by a new face promising ‘Medicaid protection’ and ‘accountability for insurance companies’.

Affordability, water and government reform are top issues in this three-way race to represent eastern portions of Salt Lake City and into the Wasatch foothills.

Hansen was appointed to represent the district in 2025, and Nielsen said he’s running to show politicians what really matters to people.

Write-in candidate seeks to unseat Republican incumbent.

The Utah County Republican Party selected Chevrier for her seat. Now she takes on Kristina Robinson, the CEO of an IT company.

Rep. Ken Ivory going up against Democrat Drew Howells to represent this West Jordan district.

Roberts, the incumbent, is seeking a “compassionate approach” to homelessness, while challenger Rutherford wants the state to prioritize education.

Mauga highlights affordability and community health in race to represent portions of West Valley City and Taylorsville; Jones did not respond to survey.

MacPherson and Finch addressed reader concerns about the Great Salt Lake, affordability and more.

Peck’s challengers emphasized the importance of transparency and government intervention to help people, not corporations.

A state representative wants to continue her policy work from the Senate, but she’s up against a former diplomat running to make her own public service pivot.

With affordability, water and data centers on voters’ minds, new faces are challenging the incumbent in Juab and Sanpete counties.

The candidates discuss the cost of living, water conservation and trust in government in the race to represent Utah’s largest House district by area.

Last responded to voter questions on water resources, affordability and more.

The Layton seat, formerly held by Rep. Trevor Lee, is in play after Stevenson knocked Lee out in the GOP primary in June. Treasure hopes to flip it for Democrats.

The candidates addressed voter concerns about water resources, affordability and more.

The candidates for a seat representing the Wasatch Back differ on how to address the state’s biggest issues.

As data centers, affordability and drought affect the district, fresh faces are challenging the incumbent.

The candidates are concerned about housing affordability but have different ideas on how to boost homeownership.

Here’s how candidates for HD 73 say they would address affordability, water scarcity and other issues important to Utah voters

An unaffiliated candidate is challenging the Republican incumbent to represent a large part of Utah County.

The Tribune asked candidates running for HD75 how they would address affordability, water scarcity and other issues important to Utah voters.

A Democratic challenger is attempting to unseat a Republican incumbent in the Utah House of Representatives.

The two Weber County candidates have run against each other before.

The candidates are looking to fill the seat left behind by Rep. Cheryl Acton.

Democratic challaenger to Utah’s House speaker wants tigther regulations on industry, including data centers.

The Republican incumbent and Democratic challenger have similar thoughts on childcare subsidies and the need for responsible growth.

Both candidates said public education is one of their biggest priorities, but have different plans on how to improve it in the Beehive State.

The candidates addressed reader concerns about water resources and government corruption.

Both candidates said they are concerned about affordability, while one hopes to prioritize housing prices and another emphasized child care and worker’s rights.

Both candidates are interested in affordability for Utahns but have differing ideas on how to improve it.

To keep Utah affordable, challenger Williams wants to end the grocery tax, while the incumbent Okerlund would limit taxes on property, income and Social Security.

The challengers are concerned about corruption and making sure Utahns’ voices are heard.

Candidates Jordan Teuscher and Jess Birthcher detail how they would address issues important to Utahns, including affordability, water scarcity and more.

Incumbent Rep. Steve Eliason faces a challenge from Democratic nominee Ofa Matagi. Neither participated in The Tribune’s voter guide survey.

The incumbent Democrat differs from his Republican opponent on efforts to cut water use.

The two candidates running to represent the Washington County seat share their views on affordability, water conservation and more.

A fresh face is challenging the district’s longtime representative for his job.

Candidates highlight affordability and government accountability in race to represent south-central portions of Salt Lake City.

Romero and Nowak vying to represent a diverse district on Salt Lake City’s west side.

The challenger is worried about corruption and campaign donations. The incumbent says she welcome transparency.

In a Weber County battleground district, a former Democratic representative looks to return to the Utah House.

Here’s what we know about the Utah House District 2 race between Republican Mike Petersen and Democrat Barbara J. Haggerty.

Water, affordability and government transparency take center stage in the race to represent Washington County.

Democrat Doug Owens is emphasizing environmental protections and education, while Republican Anna Reeves is prioritizing increased transparency.

Pierucci says Utah efforts toward national security are necessary, while Bowles argues public education needs more attention. Both agreed the Great Salt Lake must be protected.

The challenger says medical debt affecting Utahns needs more attention. She’s running against an incumbent in a district that covers areas of American Fork and Orem.

Control of public lands and improvements to public education are some of the top priorities for candidates in a district that covers the South Jordan and Sandy areas.

Buss, the incumbent in the race, pledges to keep voting ‘based on what is best for our community.’

In the rapidly growing Utah County district, Brammer seeks to hold off Myers and Woodfield to win his first full Senate term.

Anderson, the Democratic nominee, addressed concerns from voters including water resources, affordability and transportation infrastructure.

The incumbent and Forward Party challenger running to represent part of Salt Lake County share concerns about housing and childcare affordability.

Both candidates agree Utahns are struggling with affordability, but they disagree about government’s role in fixing the issue.

A Forward Party candidate and Democrat are challenging the Republican incumbent to represent Box Elder County in the state senate.

After state Sen. Nate Blouin decided to forgo reelection for a congressional campaign, three candidates are vying to replace him.

Cullimore, who is in the running to be the next Senate president, hopes to hold off Anderson to win his third term.

Rural issues, water and data centers are front-and-center in the SD39 race.

Candidates say they worry about the toxic dust blowing off the Great Salt Lake, which partly covers their district, but have differing strategies on how to help the lake refill.

McRae, the Forward Party challenger to the Republican incumbent Winterton, wants to restore control to local government.

The three candidates are vying to succeed one of Utah’s top lawmakers after he lost his Republican primary.

A longtime Democratic lawmaker takes on the first election for her current post after being appointed to the Senate.

Three candidates are competing, in a race that could potentially change the partisan makeup of the Salt Lake County Council.

Both candidates oppose new data centers in the county.

Neither candidate believes the Salt Lake County Sheriff’s office should enter into a 287(g) agreement with ICE, and one wants to eliminate a current contract with the agency.

Both candidates look to boost housing affordability, but differ on other cost-saving measures.

Gill has held the position for nearly 16 years, while Davis says he hopes to bring a fresh perspective to the office.

One candidate wants to make childcare and housing more affordable for residents.

If approved, most of the funds will go toward new projects across Salt Lake County.

Amendment A would remove a provision requiring future constitutional amendments to be published in newspapers and allow them to be posted on websites.

Sponsor says raising the threshold protects taxpayers. Opponents say the Legislature is trying to weaken voters’ power.

Eight different Utah state school board seats are up for grabs this November, but four races have already been decided.

The Salt Lake Tribune asked USBE District 8 candidates to share their thoughts on several education issues, including book bans and school choice.

The Salt Lake Tribune asked USBE District 7 candidates to share their views on several education issues, including book bans and school choice.

The Salt Lake Tribune asked USBE District 1 candidates to share their thoughts on several education issues, including book bans and school choice.

The Salt Lake Tribune asked USBE District 11 candidates to share their thoughts on several education issues, including book bans and school choice.

Former Rep. Ben McAdams wants to return to Congress in newly drawn Democrat-leaning disrict, but he has to beat Riley Owen and three others.

The Tribune asked Celeste Maloy, Kent Udell, Cassie Easley, Michael Stoddard, Adonis Hooslyn and Ayden Scott questions about water resources, affordability and more.

Candidates running to represent northern Utah answered voter questions about corruption, water resources and gas prices.

Opponents — a Democrat, a Libertarian and an unaffiliated candidate — answered questions about corruption, prices and water. Kennedy did not respond.