State House District 59 in Utah State House District 59, Utah

2026 Primary Election

• Celeste T. Johnson — Former Midway Mayor in Midway, UT

  Celeste T. Johnson is a Democratic candidate for Utah House District 59 in the 2026 general election. A former two-term mayor of Midway City, she secured the Democratic nomination after the party's convention, with the primary subsequently canceled. Johnson is running to bring more diverse perspectives to the state legislature, citing concerns about the current Republican supermajority limiting healthy discussion. Her campaign centers on issues vital to Summit and Wasatch counties, including affordable housing and open space, with housing costs being her top priority. She did not seek re-election as mayor, choosing instead to run for the state House.

• Mark S. Allen — Snowcat groomer at Deer Valley Resort in Wallsburg, UT

  Mark Allen is a Wallsburg Republican campaigning for Utah State House District 59 in the 2026 election. He entered the race to carry on the legacy of the retiring incumbent, motivated by a desire to stand up for his community for future generations. Allen's platform emphasizes conservation, affordability, and immigration, alongside traditional values and protections for agriculture and water. Currently a snowcat groomer at Deer Valley Resort, his civic engagement includes managing social media for past political campaigns and volunteering for Citizen Portal AI. Since 2016, he has served as executive director of the American Fork Canyon Alliance, a nonprofit dedicated to best practices in the region.

• Micah Kagan — Skier Services Employee in Heber City, UT

  Micah Kagan is a registered Democrat running for Utah House District 59 in 2026. A Wasatch County resident, he and his family moved to Utah from Philadelphia, drawn by the outdoor lifestyle. Kagan is campaigning to restore representative democracy for the Wasatch Back, asserting that local interests, such as those concerning the Mayflower tract and voter-approved initiatives like anti-gerrymandering, have been overlooked by the state legislature. He aims to be a strong voice for Park City, Wasatch, and Summit County residents, committed to advocating for his community. Professionally, he works in skier services at Deer Valley Resort and previously advocated for clean energy solutions. He is also an active community volunteer.

• Jeffrey Pierce — Candidate for State House in UT

  Jeffrey Pierce is a Republican candidate running for the Utah House of Representatives to represent District 59 in the June 23, 2026 primary election. He advanced from the Republican convention on April 18, 2026. Pierce is campaigning to protect the Wasatch Back from urban sprawl, cap property taxes, and ensure the community's voice is heard over special interests. His policy stances include repealing SB54 to remove big money from primaries, judiciary reform to eliminate the unelected commission that curates judges, restoring in-person voting, capping valuation assessments, and supporting congressional term limits. He aims to reverse policies he believes have made Utah less affordable.

• Luke Searle — Incumbent Wasatch County Council - At Large (A) in UT

  Luke Searle, a lifelong resident of Wasatch County and the Heber Valley, currently serves as a Wasatch County Councilman. A Republican, he is seeking a seat in the Utah House of Representatives for District 59. Searle advocates for conservative principles, emphasizing limited, responsible government, individual freedom, and protecting God-given rights. His policy priorities include keeping property taxes low, especially by strengthening the primary residence exemption, responsible growth, and preserving open space and trails. He also strongly supports Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs and enhancing public safety.