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Jim Dunnigan
Republican · Utah · 2026 · IncumbentJim Dunnigan is the Republican candidate for Utah House District 36 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Lieutenant Governor's 2026 candidate filings list (Election Candidate status). Jim Dunnigan is a sitting member for the district, per the Legislature's official roster (le.utah.gov). Dunnigan is a small business owner who has lived in Taylorsville for 48 years and holds a B.S. in Business Management from the University of Utah, per campaign site. He served on Taylorsville's inaugural City Council from 1996 to 2002 and has served in the Utah House since 2003, per campaign site; KSL.
Priorities
- Opposing increases to the food tax, gas tax and property taxes, per the campaign site
- Lower taxes and fewer regulations to support business and job creation, per the campaign site
- Keeping education decisions with Utah families rather than federal government, per the campaign site
On the ballot
Utah House District 36 · Utah · 2026
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