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Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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A. Dane Anderson

Candidate, Utah Senate, District 18 · Democratic

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Salt Lake CountyUtah County

On the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot

A. Dane Anderson is a candidate for Utah Senate, District 18. The ballot lists A. Dane Anderson, Democratic. The district covers all or part of Salt Lake and Utah counties.

Everyone on the ballot for this seat

CandidateParty
A. Dane AndersonDemocratic
Doug FiefiaRepublican

Listed in ballot order. Source: Utah Lieutenant Governor's Office, Amended 2026 General Election Certification (PDF). 2026 election guide

Background, as reported

In his questionnaire answer on affordability, Anderson said he already works in the business of affordable housing. The Tribune's questionnaire does not list prior office or education. [1]

In their own words: the Tribune questionnaire

On affordability, Anderson said he would fund homebuyer down payment assistance programs and limit corporate ownership of rentals. On water, he said he would introduce mandatory regulations with penalties instead of relying on voluntary incentives. He also named transportation, saying the state needs to increase the capacity of its roadways and its public transit system. He pledged not to use government to enrich himself. [1]

The candidate answered Against on Constitutional Amendment A (publishing proposed amendments on state websites) and Against on Amendment B (60 percent voter approval for citizen initiatives that raise taxes). [1]

Profile sources

Profile refreshed October 29, 2026. Candidate statements describe the candidate's own experience or positions; official records and reporting are labeled separately.

  1. Salt Lake Tribune, Senate District 18 questionnaire, October 12, 2026 · Reporting

In the news

No Utah Ledger stories name A. Dane Anderson yet.

Sources

  1. Utah Lieutenant Governor's Office, Amended 2026 General Election Certification (PDF)

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