State House District 36 in Utah State House District 36, Utah

2026 Primary Election

• Jim Dunnigan — Incumbent Utah State Representative in UT

  Jim Dunnigan, a Republican and University of Utah alumnus from Salt Lake City, has served in the Utah House of Representatives since 2003, currently representing District 36. A small business owner, he advocates for local control in education, fewer regulations, and lower taxes to stimulate the economy, opposing new food, gas, and property taxes. Dunnigan champions states’ rights, government transparency, and consumer protection, sponsoring legislation against predatory lending. He previously served as Majority Leader and Speaker pro tempore. Seeking re-election, Dunnigan campaigns on his extensive record of experience, integrity, and results for constituents in Taylorsville and West Jordan.

• Albert Mosley Ii — Candidate for State House in UT

  Albert Mosley II is a Republican who ran for the Utah House of Representatives, District 36, in the 2026 election cycle. He challenged incumbent Republican Jim Dunnigan but was defeated in the Republican convention held on April 18, 2026. This outcome meant he did not advance to the primary election. Mosley also completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026.

• Jon Hanson — Candidate for State House in UT

  Jon Hanson was a Democratic candidate who filed to run for the Utah House of Representatives, seeking to represent District 36 in the 2026 election. He was pursuing his party's nomination for the State House position. However, his candidacy concluded before the primary process, as he either withdrew from the race or did not appear on the ballot for the Democratic convention, which was held on April 11, 2026.