Deidre Tyler
Candidate, Utah Senate, District 12 · Republican
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On the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot
Deidre Tyler is a candidate for Utah Senate, District 12. The ballot lists Deidre Tyler, Republican. The district covers all or part of Salt Lake County.
Everyone on the ballot for this seat
| Candidate | Party |
|---|---|
| Deidre Tyler | Republican |
| Karen Kwan | Democratic |
Career and education
The campaign website lists five years as a licensed social worker in Utah and 31 years as a professor. It lists a Ph.D. in sociology with an emphasis in education from Mississippi State University, an associate's degree from Hinds Junior College, a Bachelor of Science in Social Work from Mississippi College, a Master of Arts in Sociology from the University of Mississippi, and a Master of Education in Instructional Technology Distance Education from Utah State University. [1]
Stated priorities
These are the candidate's own statements from the campaign website, not checked by The Utah Ledger. The site lists lower car registration costs, lower food taxes, parental rights, a nurse in every school, a return to reading basics, a "Purple Law" for domestic violence, and addressing housing shortages. [1]
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