Jay Blain

Jay Blain

Nonpartisan

Candidate, Granite School District Precinct VI

Elections and appointments

Next election

June 23, 2026

Education

High school

Jordan High School

Bachelor's

University of Utah

Graduate

University of Utah, 1994

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Profession

Advocacy

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Jay Blain is running for election to the Granite School District to represent Precinct VI in Utah. Blain is on the ballot in the primary on June 23, 2026.^[source]

Blain completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Jay Blain graduated from Jordan High School. Blain earned a bachelor's and a graduate degree from the University of Utah. Blain's career experience includes working in advocacy.

Elections

2026

See also: Granite School District, Utah, elections (2026)

General election

The primary will occur on June 23, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.

Nonpartisan primary

Nonpartisan primary election for Granite School District Precinct VI

Jay Blain (Nonpartisan), Wesley Sawyer (Nonpartisan), and Michelle Steenblik (Nonpartisan) are running in the primary for Granite School District Precinct VI on June 23, 2026.

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	Submit photo	Jay Blain (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Wesley Sawyer (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Michelle Steenblik (Nonpartisan)

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Campaign themes

2026

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I have the experience to be an effective advocate for parents, students, teachers, and citizens. I taught high school math and computer science in Granite School District for 20 years. I then transitioned to being an advocate for public education for the next 17 years.

Through these experiences, I have gained the knowledge and understanding on what works in education. I can advocate with the State Board of Education and Utah State Legislature on behalf of Granite School District effectively. I understand how school finance works in the State of Utah and know how to maximize the use of funding as it flows into a school district. I want to use that knowledge to increase the funding Granite receives from the State. I also have worked closely with education policy. I have developed policy, read bills and worked to pass bills at the legislature. I have lobbied to improve bill and State Board rules. I understand the relationship between State law, Board rules, and District policy.

Both my wife and son attended and graduated from Granger High School and we have lived in this area for 38 years. Also, I began my teaching career at Valley Jr. High. I also speak Spanish.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• I believe that parents and parental involvement is the key to a child's success in school. Reinforcing the importance of education at home conveys to children a good attitude about school and leads to them being successful. As a school board member, I would seek to support policies and programs to increase parent involvement in the schools. Additionally, find ways to provide more information to parents about what is happening in their children's schools.
• Every student has the right to receive an education in a school and classroom where they feel safe and welcomed. Furthermore, every educator should have a safe and healthy working environment. This would be a focus more me as a school board member.
• Every student should have the resources necessary to receive the education needed to pursue their goals. These goals could be college or other post secondary training in trades or other careers.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Funding of public education while minimizing the tax burden on taxpayers, especially those that are least able to pay. Tax structures need to be more progressive.

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