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Val L. Peterson

State representative, House District 56 · Republican

Utah County

Office held

State representative
Executive Appropriations Chair
House District 56
County: Utah
Service listed by the Legislature: January 1, 2011
Source

On the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot

Val L. Peterson is a candidate for Utah House, District 56. The ballot lists Val L. Peterson, Republican. The district covers all or part of Utah County.

Everyone on the ballot for this seat

CandidateParty
Natassja GrossmanDemocratic
Val L. Peterson (incumbent)Republican

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

From the Legislature's roster

Profession
Higher Education Administration
Education
B.A., Communications/PR, Brigham Young University; M.A., Communications, Brigham Young University; M.S., Strategic Studies, United States Army War College; Ph.D., Educational Leadership, Brigham Young University
Committees
  • Executive Appropriations Committee
  • House Education Committee
  • House Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Committee
  • Education Interim Committee
  • Political Subdivisions Interim Committee
  • Federal Funds Legislative Oversight Committee - Rural Health Transformation Grant
  • Veterans and Military Affairs Commission

As listed by the Utah Legislature.

In the news

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Sources

  1. Utah Legislature, legislator roster data (le.utah.gov)
  2. Utah House, Val L. Peterson
  3. Utah Lieutenant Governor's Office, Amended 2026 General Election Certification (PDF)

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