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Davis County, Utah

Utah House District 15

2 candidates are tracked for Utah House District 15 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Anne Berbert and Ariel Defay. Candidate information follows official Davis County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Anne Berbert (Democratic), Ariel Defay (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Utah House District 15; Ariel Defay is the sitting member, per the Legislature's official roster (le.utah.gov). Party nominees were chosen at the April conventions and the June 23 primary; unaffiliated candidates qualified by petition. The field is the Lieutenant Governor's 2026 candidate filings list (Election Candidate status). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Ariel Defay, is on the ballot.

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Anne Berbert

Democratic

Biography

Anne Berbert is the Democratic candidate for Utah House District 15 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Lieutenant Governor's 2026 candidate filings list (Election Candidate status). No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.

Ariel Defay

Ariel Defay

Republican Incumbent

Biography

Ariel Defay represents Utah House District 15 in Davis County and has served since 2023, per the Utah House of Representatives roster. She holds a bachelor's degree in political science from Utah State University and a master's degree in public administration from Ohio University, per the Utah House of Representatives roster. Defay previously worked as a senior legislative aide in the Ohio House of Representatives and is a small business owner, per the Utah House of Representatives roster. No campaign website was found as of September 27, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Utah House District 15 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Utah House District 15 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Anne Berbert and Ariel Defay. Candidate information follows official Davis County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Utah House District 15 election in Utah?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Utah are on the Utah election hub at theballotbrief.com.

How do I see my exact Davis County ballot?

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Candidate roster from official Davis County and state election office filings, last verified September 12, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Anne Berbert, full profileAriel Defay, full profileOfficial Utah election office