State House District 55 in Utah State House District 55, Utah

2026 Primary Election

• Jon Hawkins — Incumbent State Representative, District 55 in Pleasant Grove, UT

  Jon Hawkins is an incumbent Republican member of the Utah House of Representatives, representing District 55. He initially assumed office in January 2019 for District 57, transitioning to District 55 in 2023. Hawkins holds a BA in communications and an MBA from Brigham Young University, and has a professional background in software sales. Prior to his legislative service, he contributed to his community through roles on the Pleasant Grove Planning Commission, as a Boy Scout leader, and a youth sports coach. As a legislator, he has sponsored various bills, including those related to advanced air mobility, rescue tracking equipment, and economic development. He is currently seeking re-election for District 55 in the 2026 election, having successfully advanced from the Republican convention.

• Travis Hysell — Engineering Inspector in Saratoga Springs, UT

  Travis Hysell is a Democratic candidate running for the Utah House of Representatives to represent District 55 in the 2026 election. He successfully advanced from the Democratic convention on April 2, 2026, and moved forward from the party's primary without appearing on the ballot, as the primary was canceled. Hysell is an Engineering Inspector for the city of Saratoga Springs, Utah, where he currently lives and works. He is an alumnus of Richfield High School and is involved with The Legacy Initiative. He is set to face incumbent Republican Jon Hawkins in the general election on November 3, 2026.

• Chelsey Cook — Candidate for State House in UT

  Chelsey Cook initially filed as a Democratic candidate for the Utah State House of Representatives, representing District 55, in the 2026 election cycle. While details regarding her professional background, specific policy positions, or the motivations behind her decision to initially seek public office are not provided in the available records, her candidacy was officially registered among the state's candidate filings. However, public records indicate that she subsequently withdrew from the race. Her involvement was part of the broader candidate pool for the state-level elections in Utah for the 2026 term, which includes general elections scheduled for November 3, 2026.