State House District 23 in Utah State House District 23, Utah

2026 Primary Election

• Franklin D. Robinson — Candidate for State House District 23 in UT

  Franklin D. Robinson is a Republican candidate vying for a seat in the Utah State House, representing District 23. His candidacy is officially registered for the 2026 elections, where he is listed as an active 'Election Candidate' for the multi-county district. Robinson is campaigning as a Republican seeking to represent the constituents of State House District 23.

• Cabot W Nelson — Candidate for State House in Salt Lake City, UT

  Cabot W. Nelson is a candidate for the Utah House of Representatives, District 23, in the 2026 general election, running under the Forward Party. Based in Salt Lake City, Nelson advocates for significant policy changes. Key positions include ending government subsidies for fossil-based utilities and taxing water rights owners. Nelson supports government reform through Ranked Choice Voting and promotes housing accessibility by advocating for multi-family units in all residential zones and preventing cities from banning affordable options. Economically, Nelson proposes restoring a 5% flat income tax dedicated to education. Nelson's online profile shows various certifications in technology and professional development.

• Hoang Nguyen — Incumbent State Representative in Salt Lake City, UT

  Hoang Nguyen is an incumbent Democratic member of the Utah House of Representatives for District 23, having assumed office in January 2025 and currently seeking re-election in 2026. She advanced from the Democratic primary. Professionally, Nguyen is the Managing Partner of Sapa Investments and CEO of Dragonfly Wellness, a medical cannabis company in Utah. Her leadership, inspired by a lineage of female entrepreneurs, prioritizes empowering individuals. She chairs the Midtown Business District Board in downtown Salt Lake City and serves on various other boards, including the Utah Cannabis Association. In the legislature, she focuses on natural resources, business, and taxation, sponsoring bills on carbon dioxide systems, water, artificial turf, school vision, and child care tax credits. She aims to continue her public service.

• Judy Y Darby — Candidate for State House District 23 in UT

  Judy Y. Darby is a Republican who sought election to the Utah House of Representatives, representing District 23 in 2026. She was initially listed as a candidate for the Republican primary. However, she ultimately withdrew her candidacy and did not appear on the ballot for the Republican convention. The Republican primary for District 23 was eventually canceled, with Franklin Robinson advancing without appearing on the ballot.

• Michael Farrell — Tax attorney in Salt Lake City, UT

  Michael Farrell is a progressive Democratic candidate for Utah's 1st Congressional District in the 2026 primary election. A first-time candidate, he moved to Utah in 2022 with his wife after growing up in Los Angeles, earning a law degree from the University of Michigan, and working in Washington, D.C., Switzerland, and Texas. With 15 years as a tax attorney, Farrell aims to apply his legal expertise to create new laws, advocating for policies like a $20 federal minimum wage, increased housing, universal child care, paid parental leave, single-payer healthcare, and a wealth tax. He is a staunch critic of Donald Trump and pledges not to accept PAC or corporate donations. He is one of four candidates vying for the Democratic nomination.