Salt Lake County, Utah

Utah House District 38

2 candidates are tracked for Utah House District 38 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Sergio Sotelo and Chris Mcconnehey. Candidate information follows official Salt Lake County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Sergio Sotelo (Unaffiliated), Chris Mcconnehey (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Utah House District 38. Not on the November ballot: Cheryl K. Acton, the sitting member per the roster. 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.

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Sergio Sotelo

Unaffiliated

Top priorities

Supports expanding access to education opportunities for students
Supports fair wages, safe working conditions and job stability for workers
Supports building more affordable housing and planning for growth

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Sergio Sotelo is a graduate of East High School and has worked as a union electrician for more than 15 years, serving as an elected officer, including treasurer, of IBEW Local 354, per his campaign site. Sotelo and his wife also run a small accounting business in West Jordan, per his campaign site. Sotelo is running for Utah House District 38 as an unaffiliated candidate.

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Chris Mcconnehey

Republican

Biography

Chris Mcconnehey is the Republican candidate for Utah House District 38 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 38 in 2026?

When is the Utah House District 38 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.

Verify this race

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

Sergio Sotelo, full profile Chris Mcconnehey, full profile Official Utah election office