See where Hansen and Nielsen stand on housing, schools and roads. Names follow official Utah County election filings.
Leah Hansen (Republican), Brett Nielsen (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Utah House District 51; Leah Hansen 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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Leah Hansen 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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Brett Nielsen grew up in rural Idaho and works in information technology project and program management, per the campaign site. The campaign site says Nielsen moved to Utah for opportunity and is running for House District 51, which covers Saratoga Springs, Lehi and Eagle Mountain.
Who is running for Utah House District 51 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Utah House District 51 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Leah Hansen and Brett Nielsen. Candidate information follows official Utah County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below. See where they stand on housing, schools and roads.
When is the Utah House District 51 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 Utah County and state election office filings, last verified October 19, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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