Val L. Peterson

Val Peterson, a Republican, is an incumbent member of the Utah House of Representatives for District 56, a position he assumed on January 1, 2023, after previously serving District 59. He is seeking re-election for his seat in 2026 and advanced from the Republican convention after his primary was canceled. Beyond his legislative duties, Peterson holds a professional role as Vice President of Administration and Legislative Affairs at Utah Valley University. An Orem resident, he holds multiple degrees, including a PhD from Brigham Young University, and retired as a Brigadier General from the Utah National Guard.