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Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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Ryan L. Mahoney

Candidate, Utah Senate, District 13 · Republican

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Salt Lake County

On the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot

Ryan L. Mahoney is a candidate for Utah Senate, District 13. The ballot lists Ryan L. Mahoney, Republican. The district covers all or part of Salt Lake County.

Everyone on the ballot for this seat

CandidateParty
Silvia CattenDemocratic
Ryan L. MahoneyRepublican
Colin SmithForward

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

Background

Ryan Mahoney’s campaign biography describes a career as a mechanic and ASE-certified automotive technician before moving into management. He identifies his current work as automotive fleet-repair management. The biography says he attended Cyprus High School and Clearfield Job Corps, completing his secondary education and studying business. His political involvement includes county-delegate service, precinct leadership and the Salt Lake County Republican Party’s central-region chairmanship. In his Senate District 13 campaign, the West Valley City resident emphasizes skilled-trades training, neighborhood-sensitive housing growth, water-wise landscaping and investment in essential infrastructure.

Source: Meet Ryan L. Mahoney · Background checked October 22, 2026

In the news

No Utah Ledger stories name Ryan L. Mahoney yet.

Sources

  1. Utah Lieutenant Governor's Office, Amended 2026 General Election Certification (PDF)
  2. Meet Ryan L. Mahoney

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