Salt Lake County, Utah

Utah House District 26

2 candidates are tracked for Utah House District 26 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Michael E Finch and Matt Macpherson. Candidate information follows official Salt Lake County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Michael E Finch (Democratic), Matt Macpherson (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Utah House District 26; Matt Macpherson 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, Matt Macpherson, is on the ballot.

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Michael E Finch

Democratic

Top priorities

Supports lowering everyday costs for working families in House District 26
Supports Utah's vote by mail election system
Supports empowering local police and expanding access to mental health and addiction treatment services

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Michael Finch has lived on Salt Lake City's west side, including Magna and West Valley City, for 48 years and describes decades of community service there, per his campaign site. Finch serves on the West Valley City Police Department's Citizen Review Board, per his campaign site. Finch is running for Utah House District 26.

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Matt Macpherson

Republican Incumbent

Biography

Matt MacPherson has represented Utah House District 26 in West Valley City since 2023, per the Utah Legislature. MacPherson works as a business owner and has completed trade school and technology training certifications, per the Utah Legislature. MacPherson serves on the West Valley City Police Department Oversight Committee and as a Salt Lake County Republican Party delegate, per the Utah Legislature. 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 26 in 2026?

When is the Utah House District 26 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 Salt Lake County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

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Candidate roster from official Salt Lake County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Michael E Finch, full profile Matt Macpherson, full profile Official Utah election office