Garret Rushforth
Candidate, Utah Senate, District 7 · Democratic
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On the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot
Garret Rushforth is a candidate for Utah Senate, District 7. The ballot lists Garret Rushforth, Democratic. The district covers all or part of Davis and Morgan counties.
Everyone on the ballot for this seat
| Candidate | Party |
|---|---|
| Garret Rushforth | Democratic |
| Stephanie Hollist | Republican |
| Jeffrey Ostler | Constitution |
Work
The Tribune's questionnaire lists Rushforth's occupation as teacher in the Davis School District. [1]
In their own words: the Tribune questionnaire
On trust, Rushforth says officials serve themselves and ignore voters, citing the repealed HB267 limit on public-union bargaining and the Legislature's resistance to the fair voting maps law. On affordability he would fund first-time homebuyer subsidies, bar private equity from buying single-family homes, fully fund state mandates to avoid local property tax increases, and reduce or eliminate the state grocery tax. [1]
On water he would back federally coordinated Great Salt Lake restoration funding, a data center moratorium until the lake is healthy, and agricultural irrigation subsidies. He would seek higher per-pupil spending and raises for teachers and support staff. He answered Against on Constitutional Amendments A and B. [1]
Education and career
The campaign website lists a Bachelor of Science in geography from Brigham Young University (2019) and a Master of Science in curriculum and instruction from Western Governors University (2025). Rushforth teaches social studies and theater in the Davis School District. [2]
Stated priorities
These are the candidate's own statements from the campaign website, not checked by The Utah Ledger. The site says Rushforth is running "because I want to make sure my students will never have to wonder if any politicians care about them," and names support for educators, fair maps, and conservation and restoration of the Great Salt Lake. No endorsements are listed. [2]
Profile sources
In the news
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