Rex P Shipp

Rex P Shipp is a candidate for State House District 71 Primary Election in 2026 in Utah State House District 71, Utah.

Incumbent Utah House of Representatives, District 71 in UT

Also running: Thomas Loveheart.

Rex P. Shipp is an incumbent Republican member of the Utah House of Representatives, representing District 71. He assumed office in January 2023, with his current term ending in January 2027, having previously served District 72. Shipp is seeking re-election for District 71 in 2026, advancing from the Republican convention. His platform centers on a free market, empowering entrepreneurs, and fiscal responsibility. He champions limiting government overreach, ensuring local decision-making, and maximizing tax dollars. As a legislator, he has sponsored various bills on topics ranging from animal depredation to natural resources and child welfare. He is set to face Thomas Loveheart in the November 2026 general election.