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Uintah County, Utah

Utah Senate District 20

2 candidates are tracked for Utah Senate District 20 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Annette Mcrae and Ronald M Winterton. Candidate information follows official Uintah County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Annette Mcrae (Forward Party), Ronald M Winterton (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Utah Senate District 20; Ronald M Winterton 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, Ronald M Winterton, is on the ballot.

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Annette Mcrae

Annette Mcrae

Forward Party

Top priorities
  • Completing basin water projects while protecting agricultural water rights
  • Expanding regional energy infrastructure
  • Developing freight and passenger rail

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Annette Mcrae is the Forward Party candidate for Utah Senate District 20. She has lived in the Uintah Basin for 33 years, grew up in Moab and Heber City, and represents a third generation of public service in her family, according to her campaign site.

Ronald M Winterton

Ronald M Winterton

Republican Incumbent

Biography

Ronald M. Winterton represents Utah Senate District 20, covering Daggett, Duchesne, Summit, Uintah and Wasatch counties, per the Utah Senate's member page. Winterton has served in the Legislature since January 2019, works as a professional service consultant, and previously served as a county commissioner and as a transportation company chief executive, per the same source. No campaign website was found as of September 27, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Utah Senate District 20 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Utah Senate District 20 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Annette Mcrae and Ronald M Winterton. Candidate information follows official Uintah County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Utah Senate District 20 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 Uintah County ballot?

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Candidate profiles
Annette Mcrae, full profileRonald M Winterton, full profileOfficial Utah election office