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Weber County, Utah

Utah House District 8

3 candidates are tracked for Utah House District 8 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Kim James, Libby Shelton and Jason B Kyle. Candidate information follows official Weber County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Kim James (Democratic), Libby Shelton (Forward Party), Jason B Kyle (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Utah House District 8; Jason B Kyle 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, Jason B Kyle, is on the ballot.

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Kim James

Democratic

Biography

Kim James is the Democratic candidate for Utah House District 8 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.

Libby Shelton

Forward Party

Biography

Libby Shelton is the Forward Party candidate for Utah House District 8 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.

Jason B Kyle

Jason B Kyle

Republican Incumbent

Biography

Jason B Kyle 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.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Utah House District 8 in 2026?

3 candidates are tracked for Utah House District 8 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Kim James, Libby Shelton and Jason B Kyle. Candidate information follows official Weber County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Utah House District 8 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 Weber 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 Weber County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Kim James, full profileLibby Shelton, full profileJason B Kyle, full profileOfficial Utah election office