State House District 8 in Utah State House District 8, Utah

2026 Primary Election

• Kim James — Clergy in Ogden, UT

  Kim James is a Democratic candidate for the Utah House of Representatives, District 8, in the 2026 election. With a background as clergy, she served 40 years as a pastor advocating for social justice. She earned a high school diploma from Libby High School and holds degrees from Northwest Nazarene College (1982), Nazarene Theological Seminary (1984), and the Iliff School of Theology (1990). James is running to bring faithful leadership to Utah, motivated by a belief that current leaders are dismantling democracy. Her platform focuses on fighting for affordability, environmental health, and ensuring a government that respects the will of the people, aiming to champion policies that improve life for Utah families.

• Libby Shelton — Candidate for State House District 8 in UT

  Libby Shelton is a candidate for the Utah House of Representatives, seeking to represent District 8 in the 2026 general election. Running under the banner of the Utah Forward Party, she successfully advanced from her party's convention on April 11, 2026, after the primary election for her office was canceled. She is set to compete against incumbent Jason Kyle (R) and Kim James (D) in the November 3, 2026, general election. Shelton has demonstrated an active commitment to voter engagement by completing Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey. The available information focuses on her candidacy, without detailing her professional background or specific policy platforms.

• Jason B Kyle — Incumbent State Representative in Huntsville, UT

  Jason Kyle is an incumbent Republican State Representative for Utah House District 8, having assumed office in January 2023. A husband, father of five, and business manager, he was born and raised in Utah, holding a chemical engineering degree from the University of Utah. His career has been in management within the medical and industrial manufacturing industries. Living in Huntsville, he advocates for lower taxes, responsible growth, local control, and support for teachers and law enforcement. He aims to be a common-sense voice, protect tax dollars, and uphold freedoms for the future of Utah.