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Iron County, Utah

Utah House District 71

2 candidates are tracked for Utah House District 71 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Rex P Shipp and Thomas Loveheart. Candidate information follows official Iron County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Rex P Shipp (Republican), Thomas Loveheart (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Utah House District 71; Rex P Shipp 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, Rex P Shipp, is on the ballot.

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Rex P Shipp

Rex P Shipp

Republican Incumbent

Biography

Rex P Shipp is a current member of the Utah House of Representatives seeking reelection, according to the official le.utah.gov roster. No campaign website or additional attributed biographical detail was found as of September 8, 2026.

Thomas Loveheart

Democratic

Biography

Thomas Loveheart is the Democratic candidate for Utah House District 71 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.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Utah House District 71 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Utah House District 71 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Rex P Shipp and Thomas Loveheart. Candidate information follows official Iron County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Utah House District 71 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 Iron County ballot?

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Candidate roster from official Iron County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Utah Senate District 28Utah House District 70See all 4 Iron County races
Candidate profiles
Rex P Shipp, full profileThomas Loveheart, full profileOfficial Utah election office