State House District 49 in Utah State House District 49, Utah

2026 Primary Election

• Candice B. Pierucci — Incumbent State Representative in Riverton, UT

  Candice B. Pierucci is an American politician currently serving as a Republican State Representative for District 49 in the Utah House of Representatives. She assumed office in November 2019, and at the time was the youngest member of the Utah Legislature. Pierucci holds a bachelor's degree in political science and a master's in public administration. A resident of Riverton, she has sponsored legislation addressing public safety, driver training, and support for pregnant and postpartum inmates. As of 2025, she holds the leadership position of Republican Whip.

• Lillian Bowles — Community advocate in Riverton, UT

  Lillian Bowles is a candidate for Utah House District 49, representing Herriman and Riverton. A mother, caregiver, and grandmother, she brings real-life experience to politics, emphasizing practical leadership over partisan noise. Bowles raised a child with disabilities as a single parent, now cares for her elderly mother, and is a grandmother of five, soon six. With over 20 years in financial services, and as an AmeriCorps VISTA and longtime community advocate for women, children, and working families, she understands public policy's impact. A Cum Laude graduate from the University of Utah with degrees in Political Science and Sociology, her priorities include workforce development, housing, healthcare, economic stability, and public safety, advocating for strong schools and affordable healthcare.