John Jackson

John Jackson is a candidate for State House District 40 Primary Election in 2026 in Utah State House District 40, Utah.

Executive Director & Chief Growth Officer at Hustle 2.0 in Draper, UT

Also running: Wendy Davis, Andrew Stoddard.

John Jackson, born in Alamosa, Colorado in 1954, earned degrees from Ricks College and Brigham Young University. He is running for the Utah House of Representatives, District 40, as a Forward Party candidate in 2026. Professionally, he is Executive Director & Chief Growth Officer at Hustle 2.0, empowering system-impacted individuals through education and workforce development. He previously founded Defy's Utah chapter, establishing in-prison programs and fostering fair-chance hiring. Jackson advocates for sustainable environmental solutions and a legal, fair, and timely asylum process for immigrants, prioritizing community safety.