Libby Shelton
Candidate, Utah House, District 8 · Forward
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On the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot
Libby Shelton is a candidate for Utah House, District 8. The ballot lists Libby Shelton, Forward. The district covers all or part of Morgan and Weber counties.
Everyone on the ballot for this seat
| Candidate | Party |
|---|---|
| Kim James | Democratic |
| Libby Shelton | Forward |
| Jason B Kyle | Republican |
Background
The campaign website says Shelton is a therapist in Weber County who specializes in substance use and domestic violence treatment, with a master's degree in social work from Utah State University and a bachelor's degree in anthropology from Weber State University. Shelton has been a caucus delegate to state and county conventions several times over 15 years, served about a decade as a caucus vice chair, joined the Forward Party of Utah in 2025, and is its Weber County vice chair. [1]
Stated priorities
These are the candidate's own statements from the campaign website, not checked by The Utah Ledger. The site's core values are access, accountability and compassion. On elections it says "No law nor policy should make it more difficult for any U.S. citizen to exercise that right." On ethics it says "Lawmakers should be held accountable not only by the voters, but by the courts when in violation of ethical laws." It also lists antitrust action, small business and labor protections, social safety nets, and "sustainability and public health" in environmental law. No endorsements are listed. [1]
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