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Jim Dunnigan

Jim Dunnigan

Republican · Utah · 2026 · Incumbent

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Utah House District 36Utah · 2026Salt Lake County sample ballot

Top priorities

  • Opposing increases to the food tax, gas tax and property taxes
  • Lower taxes and fewer regulations to support business and job creation
  • Keeping education decisions with Utah families rather than federal government

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Jim Dunnigan is the Republican candidate for Utah House District 36 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Lieutenant Governor's 2026 candidate filings list (Election Candidate status). Jim Dunnigan is a sitting member for the district, per the Legislature's official roster (le.utah.gov). Dunnigan is a small business owner who has lived in Taylorsville for 48 years and holds a B.S. in Business Management from the University of Utah, per campaign site. He served on Taylorsville's inaugural City Council from 1996 to 2002 and has served in the Utah House since 2003, per campaign site; KSL.

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Profile facts follow official election office filings and the sources cited in each biography. Roster last verified September 27, 2026. Official sources are the final word on who appears on your ballot.

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