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

Read what the candidates have to say in their own words.

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Voting at the Salt Lake County Government Center on Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2023.

U.S. House 3

Glenn Wright: Why I’m the right choice for Utah’s 3rd District

Governor

Brian King: As governor of Utah, I’ll stand for what is right

Lieutenant Governor

Rebekah Cummings: Why I’m running for lieutenant governor of Utah

Utah Senate

Senate District 3

Stacy Bernal: Banning DEI harms Utahns, including my son and me

Senate District 15

Scott Cuthbertson: As a state senator, I want to eschew partisan rhetoric and actually govern

Senate District 16

Monnica Manuel: The Utah Legislature has become unaccountable. I’m running to change that.

Senate District 17

Pamela Bloom: Utah needs independent leadership. Now more than ever.

Senate District 25

Alan Hansen: As a Utah state senator, my priorities would include education and respect for all Utahns

Senate District 26

Oran Stainbrook: As a state senator, I’ll work to improve housing and public health in rural Utah

Utah House

House District 9

Angela Choberka: I know that reproductive health care is a matter of life and death. That’s why I’m running for the Utah Legislature.

Jake Sawyer: As a Utah legislator, I’d prioritize housing, education and working families

House District 24

Grant Amjad Miller: I help Utah’s most vulnerable as a public defender. If elected, I can help to address homelessness at its roots.

House District 30

Jake Fitisemanu: We need a stronger sense of community on Capitol Hill. That’s why I’m running to represent West Valley City.

House District 31

Verona Mauga: In Utah’s Legislature, I’ll make sure everyone in my district feels seen, heard and supported

House District 42

Travis Smith: I’m running because it’s time to disrupt the supermajority in the Utah Legislature

House District 45

Tracy Miller and Billy Hesterman: Vote yes on Amendment B to support Utah’s teachers and students at no cost to taxpayers

House District 69

Davina Smith: A vote for me is a vote for progress, unity and real solutions

Utah Attorney General

Austin Hepworth: As Utah’s next attorney general, I would fight for accountability and transparency

Michelle Quist: After decades of scandals, it’s time for an experienced and honest attorney general in Utah

Salt Lake County

Salt Lake County Mayor

Jenny Wilson: I’m working to make Salt Lake County an even better — and more affordable — place to live

Salt Lake County Treasurer

Sheila Srivastava: As Salt Lake County Treasurer, I will make sure your tax dollars are safe

Salt Lake County Council — At Large C

Rachelle Morris: As your Salt Lake City council member, I promise to show up, work hard and deliver results

Natalie Pinkney: I’m running for Salt Lake County Council to ensure heroes like my dad receive the support and housing they deserve

Salt Lake County Council — 6

Dea Theodore: Being a leader means showing up. If re-elected to the Salt Lake County Council, I promise to show up for you.

Canyons School Board 1

Jackson Lewis: Utah’s legislative session was a masterclass in cowardice

Kris Millerberg: Why you should write in my name for the Canyons School District Board of Education District 1

Granite School Board 2

Kevin Korous: Vote for those who believe in education, local control and parental rights

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