Utah County, Utah

Utah House District 65

See where Welton stand on schools and the environment. Names follow official Utah County election filings.

About this race

Doug Welton (Republican) is on the November 3 ballot for Utah House District 65; Doug Welton 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, Doug Welton, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Doug Welton

RepublicanIncumbent

Top priorities

From the campaign site

Pursue energy independence
Support parents, students and teachers
Protect the Second Amendment

Biography

Doug Welton currently represents District 65 in the Utah House of Representatives and previously served five years on the Payson City Council, per the campaign site. The campaign site says Welton was a high school teacher and award-winning debate coach, was UHSAA Speech Teacher of the Year, and served as president of the Utah Association of Japanese Teachers and the Utah Debate Coaches Association.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Utah House District 65 in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for Utah House District 65 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Doug Welton. Candidate information follows official Utah County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below. See where they stand on schools and the environment.

When is the Utah House District 65 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

Doug Welton, full profile Official Utah election office