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Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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Franklin D. Robinson

Candidate, Utah House, District 23 · Republican

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Salt Lake CountySummit & Wasatch

On the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot

Franklin D. Robinson is a candidate for Utah House, District 23. The ballot lists Franklin D. Robinson, Republican. 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

Career and education

Franklin D. Robinson's BallotReady candidate profile lists this work history: US Navy/Army UC Davis Medical Center, Emergency Medicine Kaiser Permanente South Sacramento, Emergency Medicine. [1]

It lists these degrees: Bachelor's, University of Utah; High School Diploma, Highland High School (1972). [1]

In the candidate's own words

Franklin D. Robinson is a retired emergency-room doctor and a Navy veteran, according to his website as cited by the Tribune. The Tribune mentions no prior elected office. [2]

In the survey, Robinson favors reducing regulations and taxes and maintaining a free market. On water he emphasizes conservation, planning for short- and long-term effects, and preserving parks and trees. He lists safety, cleanliness and affordability as his main concerns, and supports both Amendment A and Amendment B. [2]

These are the candidate's own survey answers as printed by the Tribune, not checked by The Utah Ledger. [2]

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. BallotReady candidate profile: Franklin D. Robinson · Candidate statement
  2. Salt Lake Tribune, Oct. 12, 2026: Utah House District 23 candidate survey · Candidate statement

In the news

No Utah Ledger stories name Franklin D. Robinson yet.

Sources

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

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