Dave Parke

Dave Parke, a business owner from West Valley City, Utah, has lived there for over 35 years. An alumnus of Weber State, Southern Utah, and the University of Phoenix, he is running as a Republican for Utah House District 30 in 2026. Parke advocates for conservative principles, focusing on protecting taxpayers, empowering parents and teachers, and supporting job creators. His platform emphasizes fiscal responsibility, limited government, lowering taxes (e.g., food or income tax elimination), promoting affordable housing, streamlining government, and ensuring safe schools with managed library content and cell phone use. He advanced from the Republican convention to the general election.