State House District 1 in Utah State House District 1, Utah

2026 Primary Election

• Chris Reid — Candidate for State House District 1 in UT

  Chris Reid is a Democratic candidate seeking election to the Utah House of Representatives, representing District 1 in the 2026 election cycle. He successfully advanced from the Democratic convention held on April 25, 2026, leading to the cancellation of the Democratic primary for this office. Reid is slated to appear on the general election ballot on November 3, 2026. In the general election, he will contend against the Republican incumbent, Thomas Peterson, and Jason O'Dell of the Constitution Party. As of current information, Chris Reid has not yet received endorsements from Democratic or progressive organizations.

• Thomas Peterson — Incumbent Member of the Utah House of Representatives in UT

  Thomas Peterson is an incumbent Republican member of the Utah House of Representatives, representing District 1 since September 2022. He is seeking re-election in the 2026 general election, having advanced unopposed from the Republican convention. Born in Brigham City and raised in Perry, Utah, Peterson's background includes work as an electrician and contractor. Prior to his state legislative service, he held local government roles, including two terms on the Brigham City Council from 2014 to 2021. He also served as an assistant state building official and later a state building official. Peterson is currently involved in legislative committees, notably serving as vice chair on the House Public Utilities and Energy Committee and the Economic and Community Development Appropriations Subcommittee.

• Jason O'Dell — Vice President Operations| National Food & Beverage at Big-D Construction in Ogden, UT

  Jason O'Dell is a political candidate running for the Utah House of Representatives, District 1, in the 2026 general election under the Constitution Party. He advanced from the Constitution Party convention on April 25, 2026, with the primary subsequently canceled. Professionally, O'Dell serves as the Vice President of Operations for National Food & Beverage at Big-D Construction, a role he's held since October 2023. His career at Big-D Construction in Utah spans many years, including previous roles as Director of Field Operations and Director of Operations for National Food & Beverage.