Luis A. Villarreal

Luis A. Villarreal is a candidate for U.S. House District 1 Primary Election in 2026 in Congressional District 1, Utah.

Candidate for U.S. House in Salt Lake City, UT

Also running: Riley Owen, Jesse West, Jonathan Lopez, January Walker, Dave Robinson, Eva Lopez, Stone Fonua, Ben Mcadams, Nate Blouin, Michael Farrell, Liban Mohamed, Adam Clayton, Derek L Kitchen, Kathleen A. Riebe.

Luis Villarreal, identifying as a Democratic Socialist, sought to represent Utah's 1st Congressional District in the U.S. House, campaigning as an outsider to mobilize progressives. His platform included advocating for the abolition of ICE and supporting Utah workers. Academically, he holds an associate degree in computer engineering from Salt Lake Community College (2022) and a certificate in full-stack web development from the University of Utah (2023). His professional background spans roles as an associate software engineer, technical support specialist, and repair technician. Villarreal's bid for the Democratic nomination concluded when he lost at the party convention and subsequently withdrew from the June 23, 2026 primary election.