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Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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Richard T Nowak

Candidate, Utah House, District 25 · Republican

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Salt Lake County

On the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot

Richard T Nowak is a candidate for Utah House, District 25. The ballot lists Richard T Nowak, Republican. The district covers all or part of Salt Lake County.

Everyone on the ballot for this seat

CandidateParty
Richard T NowakRepublican
Angela Romero (incumbent)Democratic

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

Career and education

Richard T Nowak's BallotReady candidate profile lists this work history: Tracy Aviary, Aviculturist (2002 - 2009); Byrds Auto & Truck Service, Owner (1998 - 2004). [1]

It lists these degrees: High School Diploma, Judge Memorial High School (1984). [1]

In the candidate's own words

The Tribune reports that Richard Nowak runs Avian Sanctuary and Protection, a bird rehabilitation and education center in West Valley City. [2]

In the survey, Nowak writes that voters do not trust lawyers or politicians, calls for becoming energy-efficient and returning business to the public sector, supports a bill for statewide xeriscaping and water recycling, and says students need less screen time and more physical books. Nowak opposes Amendment A and supports 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: Richard T Nowak · Candidate statement
  2. Salt Lake Tribune, Oct. 12, 2026: Utah House District 25 candidate survey · Candidate statement

In the news

No Utah Ledger stories name Richard T Nowak yet.

Sources

  1. Utah Lieutenant Governor's Office, Amended 2026 General Election Certification (PDF)
  2. wvc-ut.gov
  3. wasatchavian.com

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