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Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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Erik R. Craythorne

Candidate, Utah House, District 13 · Republican

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On the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot

Erik R. Craythorne is a candidate for Utah House, District 13. The ballot lists Erik R. Craythorne, Republican. The district covers all or part of Davis County.

Everyone on the ballot for this seat

CandidateParty
Tony De MilleForward
Erik R. CraythorneRepublican
Jeffrey AndersonDemocratic

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

Background, as reported

The Tribune reports that Erik Craythorne works in construction and describes himself as a small business owner. He was mayor of West Point from 2008 until 2022. The seat is open because Rep. Karen Peterson is not seeking another term. [1]

In their own words: the Tribune questionnaire

Craythorne wrote that voters are frustrated because government too often acts without listening to the people it serves, and promised transparency. On affordability, he supported responsible budgeting, cutting unnecessary regulations and prioritizing essential services over new bureaucracy. On water, he wrote that growth and conservation can go hand in hand, backed conservation and agricultural efficiency, and opposed one-size-fits-all state mandates. His additional priority was education decisions made close to the classroom, with parent choice. [1]

The candidate answered for on Constitutional Amendment A (publishing proposed amendments on state websites) and for 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, House District 13 questionnaire, October 12, 2026 · Reporting

In the news

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Sources

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

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