State House District 46 in Utah State House District 46, Utah

2026 Primary Election

• Cal Roberts — Incumbent Member of the Utah House of Representatives in Draper, UT

  Cal Roberts is an incumbent Republican in the Utah House of Representatives for District 46, serving since 2025. A Brigham Young University alumnus, he has a background in Wall Street finance, private equity, and small business ownership, and previously served on the Draper City Council. Roberts advocates for pro-growth economic policies, low taxes, and local control, emphasizing parental choice in education, "all the above" energy, and Second Amendment rights. He aims to bring conservative solutions to Draper and Bluffdale for population growth, infrastructure, economic development, and safeguarding natural resources and family values.

• Braxten Rutherford — Professional freelance writer and teacher at the Waterford School in Draper, UT

  Braxten Rutherford, a 35-year-old Democrat, is seeking election to the Utah House of Representatives for District 46. A lifelong resident of the Sandy/Draper area, Rutherford is a professional freelance writer and teacher at the Waterford School. His background includes experience as a youth counselor for high-risk teens and as an operations lead at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. He previously ran for Draper city mayor, securing 27% of the vote. He advanced from the Democratic convention and his primary was canceled, preparing him for the general election against incumbent Cal Roberts.