State House District 41 in Utah State House District 41, Utah

2026 Primary Election

• John Arthur — Incumbent State Representative in UT

  John Arthur is a National Board Certified Teacher and the 2021 Utah Teacher of the Year, dedicated to empowering students and strengthening public education. Currently serving House District 41 in the Utah Legislature, he was elected in 2024 after a career advocating for public workers and families. His legislative priorities include supporting students and educators, improving public education, addressing the Great Salt Lake crisis, making life more affordable, promoting environmental stewardship, and tackling rising housing costs and limited childcare. He lives with his wife, Stacey, and their daughters, Ione and Valentine. He has authored "The Digital Projects Playbook."

• Stephen Miller — Candidate for Utah House of Representatives in UT

  Stephen Miller, a member of the Democratic Party, campaigned for a seat in the Utah House of Representatives to represent District 41 in the 2026 election cycle. He sought to secure the Democratic nomination but was unsuccessful, losing in the party's convention held on April 11, 2026. In the convention, he received no votes against the incumbent, John Arthur, and consequently did not qualify to appear on the ballot for the Democratic primary scheduled for June 23, 2026. His bid for the State House ended at the convention stage.

• Steve Aste — Candidate for State House in Salt Lake City, UT

  Steve Aste is a Republican who campaigned for the Utah House of Representatives, District 41, in the 2026 election cycle. He was eliminated during the Republican convention on April 18, 2026. Aste's platform is built on the belief that government should prioritize community service over career building or personal gain. He advocates for protecting Utah's future by championing exceptional stewardship of natural resources, ensuring clean and plentiful water, keeping public lands accessible while preserving them, and promoting strong economic development to support good living wage opportunities and home ownership. He also calls for mandating financial literacy and U.S. Constitution courses in high schools. Aste is a vocal proponent of election reform, expressing concerns about "Universal Mail-In ballot failures" and pledging to fight for effective election laws, including the repeal of SB54 (signature gathering). He has volunteered as a Big Brother.

• Eryn A Russo — Air Force Physician in Cottonwood Heights, UT

  Eryn Russo, a Republican, is a physician and Air Force veteran with nearly 20 years of service, currently holding the role of Chief of Occupational and Preventive Medicine for the U.S. Air Force. A Utah native and Harvard-trained nuclear medicine specialist, she began college at 14 and is also a cancer survivor and mother residing in Cottonwood Heights. She is running for the Utah House of Representatives, District 41, advocating for families, safety, and responsible government. Her platform includes backing law enforcement, cutting red tape for the economy, prioritizing parents in education with curriculum transparency, securing legal immigration, and ensuring effective infrastructure. She aims to apply common-sense leadership to policy challenges, seeing their direct impact on families.

• Darren Croft — Candidate for Utah House of Representatives in Cottonwood Heights, UT

  Darren Croft, a Republican candidate for Utah House District 41, is driven by a desire to give back to his community. He plans to dedicate his full time, energy, and experience to serving as a representative, applying his engineering and leadership skills along with conservative principles to develop fiscally responsible solutions optimized for Utah families. His platform emphasizes improving reading proficiency in education, reviewing environmental regulations for affordability, ensuring government is fiscally responsible and limited, evaluating critical infrastructure, and working on water rights. He aims to secure a prosperous future for his district's residents.