State House District 10 in Utah State House District 10, Utah
2026 Primary Election
- Jim Alvey — Small business owner in Ogden, UT
Jim Alvey is a Republican candidate running to represent Utah State House District 10. A lifelong resident of Ogden, he was born and raised in the district, graduating from Weber State College. He has raised six sons, built a small business, and served his church and community in the area. Alvey is committed to creating a better future for families, focusing his platform on conservative values, fiscal responsibility, public safety, and accountable and transparent governance. He successfully advanced from the Republican convention and primary and will appear on the general election ballot on November 3, 2026.
- Rosemary T Lesser — Candidate for State House in Ogden, UT
Rosemary T. Lesser is a US Air Force veteran and physician who served as a Democratic State Representative for Utah's 10th district from 2021 to 2024. A resident of Ogden since 1992, she has a background in OB/GYN and medical volunteer work. Her legislative priorities included advocating for affordable healthcare, clean air, and water resource protection for Utah, emphasizing the preservation of natural resources like the Great Salt Lake. Lesser also champions sustainable development, a fair tax system that doesn't burden working families, and enhanced support for parents and childcare. She is an alumnus of Notre Dame and Uniformed Services University.
- Juliene M Snyder — Stay-at-home parent in UT
Juliene Snyder is a Republican who ran for election to the Utah House of Representatives, representing District 10, in 2026. Her career experience includes working as a stay-at-home parent. Snyder participated in the Republican convention held on April 11, 2026, but she was defeated by Jim Alvey, which concluded her campaign before the general election. She also completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey during her candidacy.
- Daniel C. Matern — Criminal Defense Attorney in Ogden, UT
Daniel C. Matern is a political figure affiliated with the Democratic Party, having sought election to the Utah House of Representatives for District 10 in the 2026 election cycle. Although initially a candidate, he withdrew from the race and did not appear on the ballot for either the Democratic convention or the primary. Beyond his political endeavors, Matern is a practicing criminal defense attorney, licensed to serve clients throughout Utah. His legal expertise covers areas such as DUI and DWI cases, as well as violent crime defense, reflecting a background in law.