State House District 37 in Utah State House District 37, Utah

2026 Primary Election

• Casey Saxton — District Director in Kearns, UT

  Casey Saxton is a Republican candidate for the Utah House of Representatives, District 37, advocating for Kearns, Taylorsville, and West Jordan. With a background in government communications and public affairs, he currently serves as District Director for U.S. Representative Burgess Owens (UT-04). He previously served as Director of Communications for the City of Riverton. Saxton holds bachelor's degrees and an MBA from Utah State University. A conservative, his campaign priorities include neighborhood safety, local decision-making, economic growth, and good governance, championing limited government, free enterprise, and fiscal responsibility.

• Ashlee Matthews — Incumbent State Representative in Salt Lake City, UT

  Ashlee Matthews is an incumbent Democratic State Representative for Utah House District 37, first elected in 2020 and serving since 2021. She champions working-class families, advocating for people-centric policies over partisanship. A mother, she believes in the importance of parental voices in legislative decisions and seeks to bring fresh perspectives to her community, where her family is deeply rooted. Her policy priorities include infrastructure and mobility on the West Side, and strengthening wages and job benefits to support children and provide relief for working parents. She has sponsored legislation on issues such as school responses to sexual offenses, consumer protection, and pollinator programs. Representative Matthews actively serves on key committees including Business, Labor & Commerce, Ethics, Rules, and Transportation.