Salt Lake County, Utah

Utah House District 42

2 candidates are tracked for Utah House District 42 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Clint Okerlund and Iva Williams. Candidate information follows official Salt Lake County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Clint Okerlund (Republican), Iva Williams (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Utah House District 42; Clint Okerlund 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, Clint Okerlund, is on the ballot.

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Clint Okerlund

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities

Working within the legislature on behalf of the community rather than against it

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Clint Okerlund is the Republican candidate for Utah House District 42 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Lieutenant Governor's 2026 candidate filings list (Election Candidate status). Clint Okerlund is a sitting member for the district, per the Legislature's official roster (le.utah.gov). Okerlund is seeking reelection to Utah House District 42, per campaign site.

Campaign site (opens in a new tab)

Iva Williams

Democratic

Top priorities

Supports addressing property taxes for retired individuals and the supply of starter homes
Supports lowering electricity costs through innovative energy supplies
Opposes the proposed Box Elder County data center and the Little Cottonwood Canyon gondola project

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Iva Williams describes a professional background in operational design, per her campaign site. Williams is running for Utah House District 42, saying she wants the state government to work as hard for families as they do.

Campaign site (opens in a new tab)

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Utah House District 42 in 2026?

When is the Utah House District 42 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

Clint Okerlund, full profile Iva Williams, full profile Official Utah election office