Salt Lake County, Utah

Utah House District 30

See where Parke and Fitisemanu stand on taxes, schools and the budget. Names follow official Salt Lake County election filings.

About this race

Dave Parke (Republican), Jake Fitisemanu (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Utah House District 30; Jake Fitisemanu 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, Jake Fitisemanu, is on the ballot.

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Dave Parke

Republican

Top priorities

From the campaign site

Keep taxes low and spending accountable
Give West Valley City a seat at the table
Support strong schools

Biography

Dave Parke has lived in West Valley City for more than 35 years and holds an MBA in organizational business management, per the campaign site. The campaign site says Parke held executive roles at several Fortune 500 companies before opening a Home Instead senior in-home care franchise in 2010, which has created more than 2,500 local jobs.

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Jake Fitisemanu

DemocraticIncumbent

Biography

Jake Fitisemanu has represented Utah House District 30 since January 2025, per the Utah Legislature. Fitisemanu works as a community health program manager and holds a master's degree in public health from Westminster University, per the Utah Legislature. No campaign website was found as of September 27, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Utah House District 30 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Utah House District 30 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Dave Parke and Jake Fitisemanu. Candidate information follows official Salt Lake County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below. See where they stand on taxes, schools and the budget.

When is the Utah House District 30 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 Salt Lake 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.

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Candidate roster from official Salt Lake County and state election office filings, last verified October 19, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Dave Parke, full profile Jake Fitisemanu, full profile Official Utah election office