Kent S. Udell

On the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot

Kent S. Udell is a candidate for U.S. House, District 3. The ballot lists Kent S. Udell, Democratic. The district covers all or part of Beaver, Carbon, Daggett, Duchesne, Emery, Garfield, Grand, Iron, Kane, Morgan, Piute, San Juan, Summit, Uintah, Wasatch, Washington, Wayne, Utah and Weber counties.

Everyone on the ballot for this seat

Listed in ballot order. Source: Utah Lieutenant Governor's Office, Amended 2026 General Election Certification (PDF); Federal Election Commission, 2026 candidates for Utah District 3. 2026 election guide

In the candidate's own words

Udell's survey answers describe work as an "engineering scientist and ethics professor." Udell says the campaign accepts no corporate political donations and that at least 75 percent of donations come from individuals giving $200 or less. ^[1]

On affordability, Udell supports federal backing for Gov. Spencer Cox's starter-home initiative, renewable energy, universal health care and childcare tax credits. On water Udell calls for a comprehensive assessment of surface and groundwater, fairly compensated leasing of water rights and changes to "use it or lose it" rules. Udell also proposes a Carbon Fee and American Return plan on climate and supports Amendment A and opposes Amendment B. ^[1]

These are the candidate's own survey answers as printed by the Tribune, not checked by The Utah Ledger. ^[1]

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. Salt Lake Tribune, Oct. 12, 2026: U.S. House District 3 candidate survey · Candidate statement

Statement in the voter information pamphlet

Written by the candidate and printed as submitted. The state and The Utah Ledger did not edit or fact-check it.

Occupation, as listed

Mechanical Engineer

City

Castle Valley

Campaign website

kentudell.com

Kent Stewart Udell is an engineer, outdoorsman and educator who feels called to serve America at this critical moment.

Kent’s Utah roots run deep, being born, raised and educated in Utah. A descendant of Jacob Hamblin and Levi Stewart, and cousin of Interior Secretary Stewart Udall, he grew up with the values of hard work, stewardship and service. He hauled hay, drove a 10-wheeler and worked in mining before earning his PhD in Mechanical Engineering. His career took him from pioneering groundwater clean-up technology to sustainable energy to teaching ethics.

Kent was enjoying retirement in Castle Valley – where he has been river-rafting, hiking, biking, and fishing – when he decided he could no longer sit on the sidelines.

His priorities are safeguarding Utah’s precious lands and water, defending the Constitution, protecting Social Security and addressing our healthcare/affordability crisis. He is calling for a moratorium on new data centers.

Dr. Udell accepts ZERO donations from corporate PACs. He believes representatives should answer to the people they serve and not the biggest donors.

Kent isn’t seeking a political career. He has taken a term-limit pledge. He’s answering a call to serve with a practical, principled vision that prioritizes everyday Utahns.

Source: Utah Voter Information Pamphlet, 2026 General Election (Lieutenant Governor), checked 2026-10-28.

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