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Davis County, Utah

Utah House District 17

Bitner and Last are on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Davis County election filings.

About this race

Lili Bitner (Republican), Eric Last (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Utah House District 17. Not on the November ballot: Stewart E. Barlow, 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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Lili Bitner

Republican

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Practice fiscal responsibility and keep costs affordable
  • Uphold conservative values
  • Limit government
Biography

Lili Bitner is a lifelong Utahn who grew up in Davis County, attended Weber State University on a debate scholarship, and works as a professional event planner, per the campaign site. The campaign site says Bitner has served for nearly 20 years as a county and state delegate and as Legislative Chair for House Districts 16 and 17, and has raised seven children with her husband John.

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Eric Last

Eric Last

Democratic

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Equality: the same opportunity for everyone
  • Environment: air quality and the Great Salt Lake
  • Education: protect our public schools
Biography

Lifelong resident of Davis County who has lived in Layton and Kaysville for 24 years, per the campaign site. Son of a public school teacher, per the campaign site. Eric Last is the Democratic candidate for Utah House District 17 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Lieutenant Governor's 2026 candidate filings list (Election Candidate status).

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Utah House District 17 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Utah House District 17 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Lili Bitner and Eric Last. Candidate information follows official Davis County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Utah House District 17 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 Davis County ballot?

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Candidate roster from official Davis County and state election office filings, last verified October 6, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Lili Bitner, full profileEric Last, full profileOfficial Utah election office