Utah Education Association's Political Action Committee (UEA PAC) recommendations reflect the voices of public educators across Utah and a thorough evaluation of each candidate's support for public schools.
More than 80 candidates sought endorsement this year, underscoring the growing importance of education issues statewide. The candidates below have earned UEA-PAC's recommendation for the convention and primary cycle. UEA member dues are never used to fund political parties or candidate campaigns.
- House District 4: Kris Campbell (R) Eastern UniServ
- House District 21: Stephen Otterstrom (D) Wasatch UniServ
- House District 31: Drew Howells (D) Jordan/Canyons UniServ
- House District 36: Jim Dunnigan** (R) Granite UniServ
- House District 40: Andrew Stoddard* (D) Jordan/Canyons UniServ
- House District 41: John Arthur** (D) Jordan/Canyons UniServ
- House District 60: McKay Jensen (R) WoodlandPeaks UniServ
**Incombent
UEA-PAC Recommendation Process
The UEA-PAC is committed to electing candidates who champion public education, regardless of political affiliation. Under the leadership of the UEA Board of Directors and the UEA House of Delegates, UEA-PAC ensures that education-friendly candidates are supported across all levels of government.
Candidate Recommendation Process
The UEA-PAC operates a rigorous and transparent process for endorsing candidates. Legislative candidates are interviewed by local association PACs, who then submit recommendations to UEA-PAC. For statewide offices and Utah State Board of Education positions, UEA-PAC conducts the interviews and makes recommendations directly.
How Candidates Qualify for UEA-PAC Endorsement
To be considered for endorsement, candidates must:
- Complete a comprehensive questionnaire.
- Participate in an interview process.
Incumbent legislative candidates who earned a 100% rating on the annual legislative scorecard are exempt from the questionnaire. Importantly, UEA member dues are never used to fund political parties or candidate campaigns. UEA-PAC does not oppose any candidate for office.
