Emily Buss

Emily Buss is a candidate for State Senate District 11 Primary Election in 2026 in Utah State Senate District 11, Utah.

Incumbent Utah State Senator in Eagle Mountain, UT

Also running: Mackenzie Miller, Brooks Benson, John Knotwell, Chris Sloan.

Emily Buss is an incumbent Utah State Senator, representing District 11 for the Forward Party. She assumed office on December 17, 2025, and is seeking re-election in 2026, having advanced from her primary. An alumna of Brigham Young University–Idaho, Buss has served as an AmeriCorps member and a licensed SSW and case manager. She is also a nonprofit executive, founding the Birthday Box Foundation, which has received state recognition. Her political career began with a run for Eagle Mountain City Council, aiming to represent her generation’s challenges. Buss’s campaigns are grassroots and community-focused. In the Senate, she prioritizes constituent accessibility and addressing the needs of fast-growing communities. She has been recognized among Utah Business's "Forty Under 40" and Utah's "Remarkable Women."