See where Shipp and Loveheart stand on housing, health care and the environment. Names follow official Iron County election filings.
Rex P Shipp (Republican), Thomas Loveheart (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Utah House District 71; Rex P Shipp 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.
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Rex P Shipp 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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Thomas Loveheart describes himself as a Cedar City resident, worker and homeowner who moved to Utah as an adult, per the campaign site. He is running for Utah House District 71, per the campaign site.
Who is running for Utah House District 71 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Utah House District 71 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Rex P Shipp and Thomas Loveheart. Candidate information follows official Iron County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below. See where they stand on housing, health care and the environment.
When is the Utah House District 71 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.
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Candidate roster from official Iron County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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