State House District 62 in Utah State House District 62, Utah

2026 Primary Election

• Norm Thurston — Incumbent State House Representative in UT

  Norm Thurston, an incumbent State House Representative for Utah District 62, serves constituents in Provo and Springville, a role he has held since 2015. This conservative lawmaker is committed to practical solutions. For the 2026 legislative session, his priorities include making life more affordable, ensuring transparent government, protecting vital resources, and advancing education and community safety. He focuses on cost of living, strong families, limited government, infrastructure, public safety, education, water, personal freedom, and tax fairness. Thurston has championed efforts such as reducing the state gas tax and reforming healthcare, representing his district with experience and integrity.

• David Chappell — Civil Engineer in UT

  David Chappell is a Democratic candidate running for Utah House District 62, campaigning as a progressive fighter for everyday Utahns against powerful interests. Born in Mesa, Arizona, and a civil engineer by profession with a bachelor's degree from Brigham Young University, Chappell aims to help hardworking individuals get a fair shot. His platform includes banning corporate money in politics, passing a Renters' and Workers' Bill of Rights, investing in housing solutions, declaring an emergency for the Great Salt Lake, providing free school meals, and ending sales tax on essentials. He emphasizes not taking corporate money for his campaign.

• Jonah Johnson — Business owner in UT

  Jonah Johnson is a Utah business owner, husband, and father campaigning as a common-sense Conservative leader. He brings experience from the private sector and government, having served as an executive aide in the U.S. House of Representatives. Johnson is running for the Utah House to address critical issues like housing affordability, growth management, and education, aiming to protect homeownership and local control. He believes in strengthening communities through economic growth and offering steady, accountable leadership, understanding how policy decisions affect real families and businesses. Johnson participated in the 2026 Republican convention for District 62 but did not secure a spot on the primary ballot.