Joseph Kerry
Joseph Kerry (Republican Party) is a member of the Utah State Board of Education, representing District 2. He assumed office on January 2, 2023. His current term ends on January 4, 2027.
Kerry (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the Utah State Board of Education to represent District 2. He declared candidacy for the Republican convention scheduled on April 11, 2026.[source]
Biography
Joseph Kerry earned a B.A. in political science from Brigham Young University in 1992, an M.S. in public policy from Rutgers University in 1995, and a J.D. from Rutgers University in 1996. Kerry's career experience includes working as an adjunct instructor with Ensign College, a partner with Littlecloud Media, and the chief of staff and senior vice president of Mercury Radio Arts, Inc. He founded Bible Rescue and served on the Sutherland Institute Board of Trustees and as the president of the Mercury One Foundation.[1]
Elections
2026
See also: Utah State Board of Education election, 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.
Republican primary
Republican primary for Utah State Board of Education District 2
Kati Jo Christensen (R) is running in the Republican primary for Utah State Board of Education District 2 on June 23, 2026.
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Democratic convention
Democratic convention for Utah State Board of Education District 2
Kacee Weaver (D) is running in the Democratic convention for Utah State Board of Education District 2 on March 28, 2026.
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Republican convention
Republican convention for Utah State Board of Education District 2
Incumbent Joseph Kerry (R) and Kati Jo Christensen (R) are running in the Republican convention for Utah State Board of Education District 2 on April 11, 2026.
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2022
See also: Utah State Board of Education election, 2022
General election
General election for Utah State Board of Education District 2
Joseph Kerry won election in the general election for Utah State Board of Education District 2 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Joseph Kerry (R) | 100.0 | 49,818 |
| Total votes: 49,818 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Adi Finsen (D)
Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Adi Finsen advanced from the Democratic primary for Utah State Board of Education District 2.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Joseph Kerry advanced from the Republican primary for Utah State Board of Education District 2.
Democratic convention
Democratic convention for Utah State Board of Education District 2
Adi Finsen advanced from the Democratic convention for Utah State Board of Education District 2 on April 9, 2022.
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Republican convention
Republican convention for Utah State Board of Education District 2
Joseph Kerry defeated incumbent Scott L. Hansen and Lewis Johnson in the Republican convention for Utah State Board of Education District 2 on April 23, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Joseph Kerry (R) | 60.5 | 288 |
 | Scott L. Hansen (R) | 22.3 | 106 | |
| Lewis Johnson (R) | 17.2 | 82 | ||
| Total votes: 476 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Craig Pitts (R)
Campaign themes
2026
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2022
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
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Officeholder Utah State Board of Education District 2 |
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by Scott L. Hansen |
Utah State Board of Education District 2 2023-Present |
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