State House District 26 in Utah State House District 26, Utah

2026 Primary Election

• Michael E Finch — Candidate for State House in UT

  Michael E. Finch, a Democratic candidate for Utah State House District 26, is a long-time west side resident with decades of community service. He aims to bring real representation to Magna, West Valley City, and Salt Lake City, countering political dysfunction. His platform champions environmental stewardship, ensuring clean air, water, and protecting the Great Salt Lake. Finch advocates for dignity and respect across his diverse district, supporting well-resourced public safety and policies for fair wages and economic opportunity for working families. He is committed to protecting democracy, an independent judiciary, and ensuring accessible mail-in voting. Finch is supported by community leaders like Liz Weight and the Utah Public Employees Association.

• Travis Alico — Project manager in West Valley City, UT

  Travis Alico, a project manager in the tech industry, calls West Valley City, Utah, home. Originally from the Boston area, he is an Eagle Scout and holds degrees in communications from Brigham Young University and an MBA from the University of Utah. Alico is running for the Utah House of Representatives to bring his problem-solving skills to government, advocating for local solutions focused on families, small businesses, and communities. His key policy positions include electoral reform, aiming to counter gerrymandering and ensure elected officials represent constituents over party interests, and water conservation, particularly for saving the Great Salt Lake.

• Matt Macpherson — Incumbent State Representative in West Valley City, UT

  Matt Macpherson is an incumbent State Representative for Utah House District 26, seeking re-election. A long-time resident of West Valley City, where he lives with his family, he's deeply invested in his community. As a legislator, Macpherson has focused on firearm safety (HB195), criminal justice reform, and government efficiency, also sponsoring HB476 for the School Meals Debt Relief Fund. He served on the House Education and Government Operations Committees. His re-election priorities include empowering parents in public education, defending constitutional rights, supporting law enforcement, and ensuring Utah's economic strength, reflecting a practical approach expected by his constituents.

• Darrell R Curtis — Candidate for State House in UT

  Darrell R Curtis was a Democratic candidate for the Utah House of Representatives District 26 in the 2026 election cycle. He sought his party's nomination at the Democratic convention on April 11, 2026, where he was defeated by Michael Finch. As a result, he did not advance to the Democratic primary, which was subsequently canceled, nor to the general election scheduled for November 3, 2026.