State Senate District 18 in Utah State Senate District 18, Utah

2026 Primary Election

• A Dane Anderson — Employee of the Utah Housing Corporation in Herriman, UT

  A. Dane Anderson, 31, is a lifelong Utah resident who has lived in Herriman with his family for seven years. He is an employee of the Utah Housing Corporation, an independent state agency focused on affordable housing, making housing a central issue in his campaign. Believing strongly in fair government for voters, he joined the race for Utah State Senate District 18 because he feels no political office should go unopposed. Anderson is committed to addressing the growing housing shortage, ensuring fair governance, and tackling the environmental and climate crisis, particularly regarding the depletion of the Great Salt Lake.

• Tracie Halvorsen — Paralegal in UT

  Tracie Halvorsen, a Republican and trained paralegal, sought election to the Utah State Senate in District 18 in 2026. Inspired by helping citizens challenge government overreach, she believes law should shield people, not empower the powerful. Her platform focused on defending faith, family, and freedom, serving as a constitutional watchman. Halvorsen advocates for safeguarding constitutional rights, exposing government abuses, empowering citizens, and protecting local control. She has challenged Second Chance Primaries, led the Restore Utah's Flag Initiative, contributed to election integrity, and co-founded Guardians of Utah's Freedom & Future. She lost in the Republican convention on April 25, 2026.

• Daniel Mccay — Incumbent State Senator in UT

  Daniel "Dan" McCay is an American politician and an incumbent Republican member of the Utah State Senate, currently representing District 18. He assumed office as a State Senator on January 1, 2019, initially representing District 11 before redistricting shifted him to District 18 in 2023. Prior to his tenure in the Senate, McCay served in the Utah House of Representatives from 2012 to 2018, representing Districts 52 and 41. He is a candidate for re-election to the Utah State Senate - District 18 in the 2026 Utah Primary Election, aiming to continue his legislative service.

• Doug Fiefia — Incumbent Utah State Representative in South Jordan, UT

  Doug Fiefia, a first-generation American from South Jordan, Utah, is an incumbent in the Utah House of Representatives for District 48, serving since January 2025. He holds degrees from Utah State University and Rice University and has a professional background in technology sales, leadership at Domo, and construction business ownership. A committed conservative, Fiefia champions strengthening families, responsible technology, eliminating government waste, and parental rights with school choice. He is running for the Utah State Senate, District 18, in the 2026 Republican primary, having advanced from the party convention.