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Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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Cabot W Nelson

Candidate, Utah House, District 23 · Forward

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Salt Lake CountySummit & Wasatch

On the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot

Cabot W Nelson is a candidate for Utah House, District 23. The ballot lists Cabot W Nelson, Forward. The district covers all or part of Salt Lake and Summit counties.

Everyone on the ballot for this seat

CandidateParty
Hoang Nguyen (incumbent)Democratic
Cabot W NelsonForward
Franklin D. RobinsonRepublican

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

In the candidate's own words

The Tribune notes that Cabot W. Nelson grew up in West Valley City and has run for office under the former United Utah Party. In his survey answers he calls electoral reform his singular issue and backs ranked-choice voting. [1]

Nelson would require state mandates allowing multifamily housing in all residential zoning. He opposes the Legislature's utility relief plan, proposes taxing water rights while letting owners keep them unused, and supports exploring universal basic income. He supports Amendment A and opposes Amendment B. [1]

These are the candidate's own survey answers as printed by the Tribune, not checked by The Utah Ledger. [1]

Profile sources

Profile refreshed October 30, 2026. Candidate statements describe the candidate's own experience or positions; official records and reporting are labeled separately.

  1. Salt Lake Tribune, Oct. 12, 2026: Utah House District 23 candidate survey · Candidate statement

In the news

No Utah Ledger stories name Cabot W Nelson yet.

Sources

  1. Utah Lieutenant Governor's Office, Amended 2026 General Election Certification (PDF)
  2. Cabot Nelson for House District 23

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