State House District 63 in Utah State House District 63, Utah

2026 Primary Election

• Mark Youngquist — Candidate for Utah House of Representatives, District 63 in UT

  Mark Youngquist is a Democratic candidate running for the Utah State House of Representatives, representing District 63. He is challenging the incumbent, Representative Stephen L. Whyte. Youngquist has sought this legislative seat previously, including in the 2024 Utah General Election, and is again slated to run in 2026. During his 2024 campaign, he addressed significant state issues such as reproductive health and the Colorado River, indicating his focus on key policy debates within Utah. He aims to secure the HD 63 seat.

• Julie Smith — Candidate for State House District 63 in Springville, UT

  Julie Smith is a candidate for the Utah House of Representatives, seeking to represent District 63 in the 2026 election. Running under the Forward Party banner, she advanced from her party's convention on March 21, 2026, and her primary election was subsequently canceled. Smith is set to appear on the general election ballot on November 3, 2026, where she will compete against candidates from other parties. Her campaign, centered in areas like Springville, emphasizes the Forward Party's non-partisan approach of being "Not Left. Not Right." She advocates for community involvement, particularly in celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

• Stephen L. Whyte — Incumbent Member of the Utah House of Representatives in UT

  Stephen L. Whyte is an incumbent Republican representing District 63 in the Utah House of Representatives, a role he assumed on January 1, 2023. He previously served District 65. Whyte is focused on fiscal discipline and lowering the cost of living for Utahns, advocating for tax cuts such as reduced state income tax, an expanded Child Tax Credit, and a slashed state gas tax. He is seeking re-election for District 63 in 2026; the Republican primary was canceled, and he advanced to the general election.