State House District 25 in Utah State House District 25, Utah

2026 Primary Election

• Richard T Nowak — Chief executive officer and business owner in UT

  Richard Nowak is a Republican candidate running for election to the Utah House of Representatives, representing District 25 in 2026. He is a business owner and chief executive officer, and has been affiliated with Avian Sanctuary and Protection. He earned a high school diploma from Judge Memorial Catholic High School, attended Salt Lake Community College, and graduated from Southern Utah University in 2021. Nowak secured the Republican nomination after winning the party convention in April 2026, and is set to face incumbent Angela Romero in the general election.

• Angela Romero — Incumbent State House Representative in Salt Lake City, UT

  Angela Romero is an incumbent Democratic State Representative for Utah's District 25 and currently serves as House Minority Leader. Raised in Tooele, she is of Chicana and Assiniboine heritage, holding degrees from the University of Utah. Romero champions women and children's rights, focusing on victim advocacy and sexual assault prevention. She secured funding for the Prison Rape Elimination Act and to address the rape test kit backlog, and sponsored legislation for Utah’s Murdered and Missing Indigenous Relatives Task Force. She also promotes clean energy. Beyond the legislature, she manages youth community programs in Salt Lake City, emphasizing civic engagement. She resides in the Glendale neighborhood.

• Giovanni Hernandez — Candidate for State House in UT

  Giovanni Hernandez is a Republican candidate who sought election to the Utah House of Representatives for District 25 in the 2026 election cycle. Hernandez participated in the Republican convention for the district, held on April 18, 2026. However, Hernandez was defeated in the convention by fellow Republican Richard Nowak. As a result, Hernandez did not advance to the Republican primary, which was subsequently canceled, allowing Nowak to proceed without appearing on the ballot. No further details about Hernandez's professional background or policy positions were available from the provided information.