In their own words, Utah candidates share their stories, values and ideas

Here are the opinion pieces submitted directly by candidates for this election. We will add more as we receive them. Read our voter guide here.

Utah’s 2nd Congressional District

• Celeste Maloy: I will represent Utah’s 2nd District unapologetically — and with civility and grace

• Perry Myers: The Utah GOP needs to get behind real Republicans

• January Walker: Balance should guide our economy, not logical fallacies

Salt Lake City Mayoral Race

• Erin Mendenhall: Salt Lake City’s exciting future is ahead of us, not behind

• Rocky Anderson: I’ll make Salt Lake City a safer, more compassionate place

Salt Lake City Council Races

District 4

• Eva López Chávez: Salt Lake City can’t ignore the housing crisis. Let’s tackle it together.

• Clayton Scrivner: How a City Council flub inspired me to run for office 38 years later

• Ana Valdemoros: As a city council member, I will foster economic stability and a stronger sense of community

District 6

• James Alfandre: How I’d use creativity, vision and excitement to reinvigorate Salt Lake City

• Dan Dugan: Let’s take care of our people and our planet, Salt Lake City

• Taymour Semnani: I’ll work to make Salt Lake City a place where our children can own, not just rent

District 7

• Molly Jones: Change is coming fast, Salt Lake City. This is our chance to get it right.

• Sarah Young: Let’s shape Salt Lake City’s future together