State House District 43 in Utah State House District 43, Utah

2026 Primary Election

• Steve Eliason — Incumbent State Representative in UT

  Steve Eliason is an incumbent Republican member of the Utah House of Representatives, currently serving District 43, a position he assumed in January 2023. Prior to this, he represented House District 45 from 2011 to 2022. He is seeking re-election to the Utah House of Representatives - District 43 in the 2024 Utah General Election. Eliason advocates for issues important to Utah and its families. He maintains an online presence through platforms like Facebook and LinkedIn.

• Ofa Matagi — Executive Director of UPIHC: Utah Pacific Islander Health Coalition and Huntsman Cancer Institute Community Advisory Board Member in Sandy, UT

  Ofa Matagi, a first-generation Pacific Islander woman, is a Democratic candidate for the Utah House of Representatives, District 43, in the 2026 election. Born and raised in West Valley, Utah, her background includes extensive work in SSA Law & Estate Planning and civic engagement, driving her commitment to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion. Matagi advocates for responsible environmental stewardship, promoting conservation and sustainable practices. She also champions universal healthcare access for all Utahns, regardless of socioeconomic status, motivated by a desire to address the structural inequalities observed in her community.