Braxten Rutherford

Braxten Rutherford is a candidate for State House District 46 Primary Election in 2026 in Utah State House District 46, Utah.

Professional freelance writer and teacher at the Waterford School in Draper, UT

Also running: Cal Roberts.

Braxten Rutherford, a 35-year-old Democrat, is seeking election to the Utah House of Representatives for District 46. A lifelong resident of the Sandy/Draper area, Rutherford is a professional freelance writer and teacher at the Waterford School. His background includes experience as a youth counselor for high-risk teens and as an operations lead at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. He previously ran for Draper city mayor, securing 27% of the vote. He advanced from the Democratic convention and his primary was canceled, preparing him for the general election against incumbent Cal Roberts.