State House District 12 in Utah State House District 12, Utah

2026 Primary Election

• Mike Schultz — Incumbent Speaker of the Utah House of Representatives in Salt Lake City, UT

  Mike Schultz is a Republican lawmaker who has served in the Utah House of Representatives, representing District 12, since January 2015. He rose through the ranks to become state House majority leader from 2021 to 2023, and was unanimously elected Speaker of the House in November 2023. During his tenure, Schultz has championed policies focused on increasing student funding, conserving Utah's water supply, and investing in transportation infrastructure, while also advocating for balanced budgets and tax cuts. He is a vocal proponent of the legislature's authority in drawing political boundaries, criticizing judicial intervention in redistricting efforts. He was re-elected in 2024.

• Anna Graff — Candidate for State House in UT

  Anna Graff, a Democratic candidate for Utah House District 12 in 2026, advanced from the Democratic convention to face incumbent Mike Schultz. As a City Planning Commissioner, she champions policy that considers "everyone else," working to build bridges and amplify diverse community voices, including those with disabilities, single parents, and military families. Her priorities encompass preserving Utah's environment, focusing on air quality, water, the Great Salt Lake, and public lands through oversight and transparency. She also addresses housing and affordability. Graff has pledged support for congressional term limits.

• Dava Ann Neal — Company Licensing Specialist at State of Utah Insurance Department in Syracuse, UT

  Dava Ann Neal, a Republican, sought election to the Utah House of Representatives, representing District 12 in 2026. She was eliminated during the Republican convention held on April 25, 2026. Professionally, Neal works as a Company Licensing Specialist at the State of Utah Insurance Department and resides in Syracuse, Utah. Her campaign for the House of Representatives was her declared political endeavor.

• Shawn Ferriola — Candidate for State House in UT

  Shawn Ferriola initially sought election to the Utah State House for District 12 in the 2026 election cycle. Ferriola filed as a candidate with the Forward Party. However, public records indicate that Ferriola subsequently withdrew from the race for the State House position.