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Utah County, Utah

Utah House District 57

See where Abbott stand on taxes and schools. Names follow official Utah County election filings.

About this race

Nelson Abbott (Republican) is on the November 3 ballot for Utah House District 57; Nelson Abbott 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, Nelson Abbott, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Nelson Abbott

Nelson Abbott

RepublicanIncumbent

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Cut taxes
  • Support teachers and school choice
  • Protect the vulnerable from criminals
Biography

Nelson Abbott is an attorney with more than 30 years of experience and a small business owner who has lived in Orem for 30 years, per the campaign site. The campaign site says Abbott was a BYU adjunct professor of business law and serves in the Utah House of Representatives for District 57.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Utah House District 57 in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for Utah House District 57 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Nelson Abbott. Candidate information follows official Utah County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below. See where they stand on taxes and schools.

When is the Utah House District 57 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 Utah 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 Utah County and state election office filings, last verified October 19, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Nelson Abbott, full profileOfficial Utah election office