State House District 32 in Utah State House District 32, Utah

2026 Primary Election

• Aileen Hampton — Candidate for State House in UT

  Aileen Hampton is a Republican candidate campaigning for the Utah State House of Representatives, representing District 32 in the 2026 election cycle. She successfully secured her party's nomination by advancing from the Republican convention on April 18, 2026, and subsequently advanced from the Republican primary without appearing on the ballot. Hampton is now set to challenge incumbent Democrat Sahara Hayes in the general election scheduled for November 3, 2026. Her campaign focuses on earning a seat in the State House, but no specific policy positions or professional background are detailed in the available information.

• Sahara Hayes — Incumbent State Representative in Millcreek, UT

  Sahara Hayes is a lifelong Utahn and incumbent State Representative for Utah's House District 32, which includes parts of Millcreek, Salt Lake City, and South Salt Lake. Elected in 2022, she became the youngest Democrat and only openly LGBTQ+ member of the Utah legislature at the time. Currently serving as House Minority Assistant Whip, she champions LGBTQ+ rights, environmental protection, public education, and firearm safety, having passed bills for youth suicide prevention and gender marker updates. With a background in grant writing, local government, and nonprofits, Hayes is dedicated to public service, ensuring her constituents' voices are heard in the legislature. She resides in Millcreek.