State Senate District 23 in Utah State Senate District 23, Utah

2026 Primary Election

• Tucker Smith — Candidate for State Senate in UT

  Tucker Smith, a Democratic candidate, is running for the Utah State Senate, District 23, in the 2026 election. He earned a bachelor's degree from Brigham Young University in 2018 and has career experience as a teacher. Smith’s "People First" campaign centers on ensuring fairness, access, and opportunity for families. His platform prioritizes expanding quality education, protecting healthcare, defending fundamental rights, investing in communities, lowering everyday costs, and strengthening public safety. He also aims to build an economy that benefits working families. Smith advanced from the canceled Democratic primary and convention.

• Keith Grover — Incumbent State Senator in UT

  Keith Grover, a Republican politician, was born in Provo, Utah. He served a mission for the LDS Church in Paraguay and earned multiple degrees, including a BS from Brigham Young University and an MEd and EdD from the University of Utah. Outside of his legislative duties, he has worked as an administrator with the Alpine School District. Grover has a long history in the Utah legislature, serving in the House from 2007-2018, then in the Senate representing District 15 (2018-2022), and currently representing Senate District 23 since 2023.