Stephen Otterstrom

Stephen Otterstrom is a Democratic candidate for the Utah House of Representatives, District 21, in the 2026 Primary Election. He runs on a platform focused on improving community quality of life through practical solutions and optimism. His key policy positions include promoting labor rights, such as increasing the state minimum wage and protecting unionization, and improving healthcare access by restoring reproductive rights and protecting gender-affirming care. He also advocates for stronger communities by supporting civilian review boards for policing, prohibiting private prisons, and rejecting expanded ICE enforcement. Otterstrom champions transportation improvements, good governance, preserving vote-by-mail, and independent redistricting, aspiring to make Utah a place where hope becomes reality for all residents.