John Knotwell

John Knotwell is a candidate for State Senate District 11 Primary Election in 2026 in Utah State Senate District 11, Utah.

Senior vice president of global sales at Nuvi in Herriman, UT

Also running: Emily Buss, Mackenzie Miller, Brooks Benson, Chris Sloan.

John Knotwell is a former Republican member of the Utah House of Representatives, where he served from 2013 to 2019 and was elected majority assistant whip. A principled conservative, he ran for the Utah State Senate District 11 in 2026, campaigning on delivering measurable results and relief for Utah families. His platform focused on addressing skyrocketing housing costs, rising property taxes, out-of-control growth leading to traffic, and concerns about energy and water. He advocates for cutting regulatory red tape, increasing housing affordability, and expanding educational opportunities. Knotwell received an endorsement from Americans for Prosperity-Utah. He lost in the Republican convention for the 2026 primary election.