State House District 4 in Utah State House District 4, Utah

2026 Primary Election

• Zane Woolstenhulme — Business Administrator, Ogden School District in Oakley, UT

  Zane Woolstenhulme, a native of Summit County, is a Democratic candidate for Utah House District 4. He has nearly 40 years of experience in public administration, including 12 years as the business administrator for Ogden School District. Woolstenhulme previously served as the mayor of Oakley, Utah, since 2022, and for over two decades on the Oakley City Planning Commission. He emphasizes his rural roots, public finance background, and commitment to sustainable growth, protecting agricultural lands, and responsible resource management. He aims to strengthen communities in the Utah State Legislature.

• Tiara Auxier — Incumbent State Representative in UT

  Tiara Auxier is an Incumbent State Representative for Utah House District 4, deeply proud to call Utah home. A passionate student of history and government, she stands as a strong voice for conservative values. Auxier is committed to fiscal responsibility, opposing tax hikes, and implementing spending caps, drawing on her background as an accountant. Her policy priorities include education focused on learning, restoring local control in voting, agriculture, and zoning, and protecting Utah's resources and borders. She aims to preserve the freedom to practice religious beliefs and continue her family’s tradition of patriotism and public service.

• Kris Campbell — Mathematician and Small Business Owner in Silver Creek Village, UT

  Kris Campbell is a mathematician, small business owner, and community advocate who sought the Republican nomination for Utah House District 4 in 2026. He earned a bachelor's and master's in mathematics, and a doctorate in computing, with a career largely focused on technology and communications. Campbell founded the consulting business Raven Insights and is involved with several nonprofits. He previously ran as a Democrat for the same seat in 2022 and 2024. His 2026 campaign centered on electoral reform and fair representation, advocating for curbing gerrymandering, prioritizing constituents, and fostering cross-party dialogue. Campbell lost the Republican convention on April 25, 2026, and will not appear on the primary ballot.

• Zeppelin Zeerip — Candidate for State House District 4 in UT

  Zeppelin Zeerip was a Democratic candidate for the Utah State House District 4 in the 2026 primary election. He was initially vying for his party's nomination against Zane Woolstenhulme, with the winner slated to potentially challenge incumbent Republican Representative Tiara Auxier in the general election. However, Zeerip has since withdrawn from the race, and his name will not appear on the ballot for the upcoming primary election.

• Brandi Connolly — Strategic Growth Executive | Board Member in Salt Lake City, UT

  Brandi Connolly, a Strategic Growth Executive and board member, initially sought election to the Utah House of Representatives for District 4 as a Republican in 2026. She ultimately withdrew her candidacy and will not appear on the primary ballot. Based in the Salt Lake City metropolitan area, Connolly is a dynamic, mission-driven leader. Her extensive community involvement includes serving on the board for the Park City Committee Foundation, focusing on governance and financial oversight, and her appointment by Summit County to provide strategic oversight for the Snyderville Basin Special Recreation District. An alumna of Arizona State University, she was recognized as a Top 50 Woman Leader in Utah.