State House District 2 in Utah State House District 2, Utah

2026 Primary Election

• Barbara J. Haggerty — Stand-up comedian in UT

  Barbara Haggerty is a Democratic candidate for the Utah State House, a Cache Valley native, and a mother of two. She describes herself as a stand-up comedian, though her current focus is listening to the concerns of local residents. Her campaign centers on affordability, transparency, and delivering practical solutions. Haggerty advocates for defending an independent judicial system and tackling issues such as families being priced out of their communities. She aims to be a dedicated voice for rural northern Utah, asserting that the incumbent lacks ambition and commitment to address critical local concerns. She is running against three-term incumbent Rep. Mike Petersen in a challenging district.

• Mike Petersen — Incumbent Utah House of Representatives member in UT

  Mike Petersen is an incumbent Republican member of the Utah House of Representatives for District 2, serving since January 1, 2023, and currently in his second term. Running for re-election, his campaign mission is to 'restore your conservative voice.' Petersen identifies as pro-life and supports reliable, affordable energy. He advocates for legislation that protects individual rights concerning housing and aims to reduce tax rates. He is grateful for voter recognition of his legislative efforts.