State House District 21 in Utah State House District 21, Utah

2026 Primary Election

• Jeneanne Lock — Candidate for State House in UT

  Jeneanne Lock is seeking to represent Utah House District 21 as a lifelong Democrat. Her platform focuses on public policy that supports families, education, health, and the environment, aiming to help all constituents thrive. Lock brings extensive personal experience to her candidacy, having navigated economic struggles as a single parent working multiple jobs and coping with the high costs of childcare. As a survivor of two cancers and a person with a disability, she understands the challenges of health insurance and medical debt, having relied on Medicaid during her cancer treatments. She empathizes with those affected by rising housing costs and pledges to listen, advocate, and be mindful of her constituents' aspirations and struggles in the state legislature.

• Darin W Mann — Candidate for State House in UT

  Darin W Mann is a Democratic candidate who sought election to the Utah House of Representatives for District 21 in 2026. He did not advance to the primary election, having been defeated in the Democratic convention on April 11, 2026. Mann has a prior history in Utah politics, having also run as a Democratic candidate for Utah House of Representatives District 24 in 2016. In that earlier campaign, he also did not secure the necessary delegates in the Democratic convention to appear on the ballot. His consistent efforts reflect a commitment to representing his district.

• Anthony Washburn — Hairstylist in Salt Lake City, UT

  Anthony Washburn is a Salt Lake City resident and hairstylist campaigning for Utah House District 21. A long-time community member, he's recognized for his tireless efforts to improve his neighborhood and business. His passion for animals and exploring Utah's wilderness has cultivated a sense of responsibility and adaptability. Through his work as a yoga instructor and hairstylist, he has connected with hundreds of Utahns, gaining a deep understanding of the people he seeks to represent. Washburn champions diverse communities and actively serves on the WE Connect Board, addressing critical challenges dividing Salt Lake City's West and East sides. He is committed to fostering a prosperous and engaging community.

• Aaron Wiley — Entrepreneur in UT

  Aaron Wiley, a native of Denver, Colorado, is an entrepreneur in the Software as a Service sector. He earned his high school diploma from Cottonwood High School and a bachelor's degree from the University of Utah in 2007. Running as a Democrat for the Utah House of Representatives District 21, Wiley advocates for strengthening public education, investing in clean energy, ensuring fair district maps, and increasing attainable housing options. He advanced from the Democratic convention and is on the ballot for the primary election.

• Stephen Otterstrom — Candidate for State House District 21 in Salt Lake City, UT

  Stephen Otterstrom is a Democratic candidate for the Utah House of Representatives, District 21, in the 2026 Primary Election. He runs on a platform focused on improving community quality of life through practical solutions and optimism. His key policy positions include promoting labor rights, such as increasing the state minimum wage and protecting unionization, and improving healthcare access by restoring reproductive rights and protecting gender-affirming care. He also advocates for stronger communities by supporting civilian review boards for policing, prohibiting private prisons, and rejecting expanded ICE enforcement. Otterstrom champions transportation improvements, good governance, preserving vote-by-mail, and independent redistricting, aspiring to make Utah a place where hope becomes reality for all residents.

• James Ord — Attorney and Firm Owner in Salt Lake City, UT

  James Ord is an attorney and firm owner based in Salt Lake City, Utah, with a professional background spanning over a decade in business, law, and civil matters. As Attorney/Owner of The Ord Firm, PC since 2013, he specializes in serving as outside general counsel for growing businesses, handling transactional matters, litigation, mergers, and acquisitions. Ord has also developed a niche expertise in kratom law, accumulating extensive experience in regulatory compliance and advocacy within the industry. In 2026, he sought to enter public service, running for election to the Utah House of Representatives for District 21 as a Democrat, though he ultimately withdrew from the primary race.