State House District 39 in Utah State House District 39, Utah

2026 Primary Election

• Ken Ivory — Incumbent State House Representative in UT

  Ken Ivory is a Republican member of the Utah House of Representatives, currently serving District 39 since January 2023. He is a strong advocate for state sovereignty, pushing back against federal overreach, and championing individual liberties. His legislative focus includes election integrity, promoting quality education by increasing funding and protecting children from indecent materials, advocating for small businesses, and protecting Second Amendment rights. He has also worked on preventing domestic violence and creating victim services. Ivory seeks to ensure government closest to the people is effective, aiming for easy voting and impossible cheating.

• Drew Howells — Policy advocate, community organizer in Sandy, UT

  Drew Howells is a veteran, policy advocate, and community organizer running for Utah House District 39. He served over a decade in the Air Force, Utah Air National Guard, and Utah Army National Guard. A disabled veteran living in Sandy, he advocates for community welfare, progressive change, and addressing issues like healthcare, housing, and affordability. Howells helped draft Utah's Medical Cannabis Act and champions transparency, equality, and sustainable growth. He seeks to build a future where opportunity belongs to all, emphasizing accountability and human dignity.

• Sarah Brough — Homecare Clinician and Government Affairs Committee Co-Chair in UT

  Sarah Brough is a Democratic candidate who ran for the Utah House of Representatives District 39 in the 2026 election. With an Occupational Therapy degree earned in 2012, she has extensive experience in healthcare, including eight years as a homecare clinician with Intermountain Healthcare. Originally from Wyoming, Brough is currently pursuing a Master of Public Administration from BYU and serves as Government Affairs Committee Co-Chair for the Utah Occupational Therapy Association. She enjoys exploring Utah with her husband and two children. Her campaign in 2026 concluded after she lost the Democratic convention.

• Ryan Jackson — Business leader in West Jordan, UT

  Ryan Jackson, a lifelong Utahn and business leader, is running for Utah House District 39 to bring accountability and results to West Jordan families. With an MAcc/MBA from Southern Utah University and over 15 years of executive experience in the tech industry, he aims to tackle local issues rather than national politics. Jackson's core priorities include lowering taxes, improving housing affordability, enhancing public safety by funding law enforcement, and investing in education while protecting parental choice. He advocates for transparent leadership and measurable results to address the real problems facing his community.

• Kevin Seal — Candidate for State House in UT

  Kevin Seal is a member of the Democratic Party who sought election to the Utah House of Representatives, representing District 39 in the 2026 election. He filed to run for the state legislative seat and participated in the Democratic convention for District 39, which was held on April 11, 2026. However, Seal was unsuccessful in securing the nomination through the convention process, receiving zero votes and losing in the convention. His candidacy concluded at this stage, and he did not advance to the general election. No specific policy positions or professional background details were available in the provided records.

• Lisa Dean — Incumbent School Board Member in West Jordan, UT

  Lisa Dean is a strong conservative candidate who sought to represent District 39 in the Utah House of Representatives. A mother of six children, she emphasizes that sound education and conservative fiscal policies are crucial for securing a promising future for all Utah kids. Her platform highlights the importance of careful planning, prioritizing, and budgeting to ensure Utah remains an excellent place to live, work, and raise a family. Dean currently serves as a member of the Jordan School District, representing Voting District 7, an office she assumed in January 2023. In her 2026 campaign for State House, she participated in the Republican convention but did not advance to the primary election.