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Salt Lake County, Utah

Utah Senate District 11

See where Buss and Benson stand on roads and growth. Names follow official Salt Lake County election filings.

About this race

Emily Buss (Forward Party), Brooks Benson (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Utah Senate District 11; Emily Buss 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, Emily Buss, is on the ballot.

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Emily Buss

Emily Buss

Forward PartyIncumbent

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Fix traffic and fund infrastructure in high-growth communities
  • Lower the cost of living for working families
  • Strengthen transparency and accountability in government
Biography

Emily Buss was appointed to the Utah Senate and sworn in on December 18, 2025, after winning the Forward Party's open preference poll for the vacant District 11 seat, per the campaign site. The campaign site says Buss lives in Eagle Mountain and is co-founder and executive director of the Birthday Box Foundation.

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Brooks Benson

Republican

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Infrastructure-first development ahead of new housing
  • Energy independence using Utah's natural resources
  • Family values and education, including parental rights and school choice
Biography

Brooks Benson is the Republican nominee for Utah Senate District 11, covering Eagle Mountain, Tooele, Herriman, Magna and Kearns, per his campaign site. Benson describes an education in behavioral science and family studies and a background managing operations budgets, per his campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Utah Senate District 11 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Utah Senate District 11 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Emily Buss and Brooks Benson. Candidate information follows official Salt Lake County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below. See where they stand on roads and growth.

When is the Utah Senate District 11 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
Emily Buss, full profileBrooks Benson, full profileOfficial Utah election office