Lisa Shepherd
Lisa Shepherd (Republican Party) is a member of the Utah House of Representatives, representing District 61. She assumed office on January 1, 2025. Her current term ends on January 1, 2027.
Shepherd (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the Utah House of Representatives to represent District 61. She declared candidacy for the Republican convention scheduled on April 25, 2026.[source]
Biography
Lisa Shepherd earned an associate degree in business management and a bachelor's degree in political science from Utah Valley University. Her career experience includes working as a policy advisor.[1]
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2026
See also: Utah House of Representatives 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.
Democratic primary
Democratic primary for Utah House of Representatives District 61
Melanie Craghead (D) and Cynthia Wren (D) are running in the Democratic primary for Utah House of Representatives District 61 on June 23, 2026.
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Republican primary
Republican primary for Utah House of Representatives District 61
Tom Waqa (R) is running in the Republican primary for Utah House of Representatives District 61 on June 23, 2026.
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Democratic convention
Democratic convention for Utah House of Representatives District 61
Melanie Craghead (D), Alan Jimenez (D), and Cynthia Wren (D) are running in the Democratic convention for Utah House of Representatives District 61 on April 25, 2026.
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Republican convention
Republican convention for Utah House of Representatives District 61
Incumbent Lisa Shepherd (R) and Tom Waqa (R) are running in the Republican convention for Utah House of Representatives District 61 on April 25, 2026.
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Constitution Party convention
Constitution convention for Utah House of Representatives District 61
Jennifer Doud (Constitution Party) is running in the Constitution Party convention for Utah House of Representatives District 61 on April 25, 2026.
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2024
See also: Utah House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Utah House of Representatives District 61
Lisa Shepherd won election in the general election for Utah House of Representatives District 61 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Lisa Shepherd (R) | 100.0 | 11,946 |
| Total votes: 11,946 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Utah House of Representatives District 61
Lisa Shepherd defeated Travis Hoban in the Republican primary for Utah House of Representatives District 61 on June 25, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Lisa Shepherd | 54.5 | 2,594 |
| Travis Hoban | 45.5 | 2,165 | ||
| Total votes: 4,759 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Kenneth Grover (R)
Republican convention
Republican convention for Utah House of Representatives District 61
Lisa Shepherd and Travis Hoban advanced from the Republican convention for Utah House of Representatives District 61 on April 20, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Lisa Shepherd (R) | 70.3 | 52 |
| ✔ | Travis Hoban (R) | 29.7 | 22 | |
| Total votes: 74 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Kenneth Grover (R)
Endorsements
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Campaign themes
2026
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2024
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
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Officeholder Utah House of Representatives District 61 |
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by Marsha Judkins (R) |
Utah House of Representatives District 61 2025-Present |
Succeeded by - |
