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Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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John Boyd

Candidate, Utah House, District 53 · Forward

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Utah County

On the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot

John Boyd is a candidate for Utah House, District 53. The ballot lists John Boyd, Forward. The district covers all or part of Utah County.

Everyone on the ballot for this seat

CandidateParty
Kay J. Christofferson (incumbent)Republican
John BoydForward
Kevin R SlaterDemocratic

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

Background

The Tribune's questionnaire describes Boyd as a tech entrepreneur and former Marine running on the Forward line. Education is not stated there. [1]

In his own words: the Tribune questionnaire

Boyd says corruption at the state and federal levels is more common than ever and that residents feel unheard, a view he says he formed after knocking on about 10,000 doors. He blames tariffs and the war in Iran for high fuel prices, inflation and interest rates, and says increasing housing supply helps bring prices down only with proper infrastructure, water and traffic planning. [1]

On water he says the state needs to work with farmers and individuals to conserve water and refill the lake. He supports Proposition 4 (fair maps), protecting future voter initiatives and vote by mail. He answered Against on both Constitutional Amendment A and Amendment B. [1]

Profile sources

Profile refreshed October 28, 2026. Candidate statements describe the candidate's own experience or positions; official records and reporting are labeled separately.

  1. Salt Lake Tribune, House District 53 questionnaire, October 12, 2026 · Reporting

In the news

Sources

  1. Utah Lieutenant Governor's Office, Amended 2026 General Election Certification (PDF)
  2. John Boyd for House District 53
  3. John Boyd questionnaire

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