James Ord

James Ord is a candidate for State House District 21 Primary Election in 2026 in Utah State House District 21, Utah.

Attorney and Firm Owner in Salt Lake City, UT

Also running: Jeneanne Lock, Darin W Mann, Anthony Washburn, Aaron Wiley, Stephen Otterstrom.

James Ord is an attorney and firm owner based in Salt Lake City, Utah, with a professional background spanning over a decade in business, law, and civil matters. As Attorney/Owner of The Ord Firm, PC since 2013, he specializes in serving as outside general counsel for growing businesses, handling transactional matters, litigation, mergers, and acquisitions. Ord has also developed a niche expertise in kratom law, accumulating extensive experience in regulatory compliance and advocacy within the industry. In 2026, he sought to enter public service, running for election to the Utah House of Representatives for District 21 as a Democrat, though he ultimately withdrew from the primary race.