Utah County, Utah

Utah Senate District 23

Smith and Grover are on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Utah County election filings.

About this race

Tucker Smith (Democratic), Keith Grover (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Utah Senate District 23; Keith Grover 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, Keith Grover, is on the ballot.

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Tucker Smith

Democratic

Top priorities

From the campaign site

Tax the wealthiest to fund public services and families
Reform campaign finance and protect democracy
Expand access to education and childcare

Biography

Tucker Smith has lived in Orem for 25 years, earned a Bachelor of Music in Music Education from Brigham Young University, and has taught music for 8 years, 7 of them at Timpanogos High School, per the campaign site. The campaign site says Smith served as the union representative at Timpanogos High School and performs with several community bands and orchestras.

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Keith Grover

RepublicanIncumbent

Top priorities

From the campaign site

Strengthen education
Secure Utah's water future
Support the economy and lower taxes

Biography

Keith Grover is a Utah state senator whose career included work in education and decades of community service, and he serves on the State Water Development Commission, per the campaign site. The campaign site says Grover is from Provo.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Utah Senate District 23 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Utah Senate District 23 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Tucker Smith and Keith Grover. Candidate information follows official Utah County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Utah Senate District 23 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

Tucker Smith, full profile Keith Grover, full profile Official Utah election office