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Sarah Montes
Image of Sarah Montes
Elections and appointments
Last election

November 5, 2024

Education

Bachelor's

Westminster College, 2022

Personal
Birthplace
Salt Lake City, Utah
Religion
Christian
Profession
Educator
Contact

Sarah Montes (Republican Party) ran for election to the Utah House of Representatives to represent District 32. She lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Montes completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Sarah Montes was born in Salt Lake City, Utah. She earned a bachelor's degree from Westminster College in 2022. Her career experience includes working as an educator. Montes has served as the office executive for the SLCo GOP and as the vice president of the Salt Lake County GOP.[1][2]

Elections

2024

See also: Utah House of Representatives elections, 2024

General election

General election for Utah House of Representatives District 32

Incumbent Sahara Hayes defeated Sarah Montes in the general election for Utah House of Representatives District 32 on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Sahara Hayes
Sahara Hayes (D)
 
72.7
 
12,158
Image of Sarah Montes
Sarah Montes (R) Candidate Connection
 
27.3
 
4,576

Total votes: 16,734
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Sahara Hayes advanced from the Democratic primary for Utah House of Representatives District 32.

Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Sarah Montes advanced from the Republican primary for Utah House of Representatives District 32.

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

United Utah Party primary election

The United Utah Party primary election was canceled. Adam Bean advanced from the United Utah Party primary for Utah House of Representatives District 32.

Democratic convention

Democratic convention for Utah House of Representatives District 32

Incumbent Sahara Hayes advanced from the Democratic convention for Utah House of Representatives District 32 on March 30, 2024.

Candidate
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Sahara Hayes (D)

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Republican convention

Republican convention for Utah House of Representatives District 32

Sarah Montes advanced from the Republican convention for Utah House of Representatives District 32 on April 13, 2024.

Candidate
Image of Sarah Montes
Sarah Montes (R) Candidate Connection

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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

United Utah Party convention

United Utah Party convention for Utah House of Representatives District 32

Adam Bean advanced from the United Utah Party convention for Utah House of Representatives District 32 on March 23, 2024.

Candidate
Adam Bean (United Utah Party)

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Endorsements

Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Montes in this election.

Pledges

Montes signed the following pledges.

  • U.S. Term Limits

Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection

Candidate Connection

Sarah Montes completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Montes' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Utah made. Partner and Mother of 2 with a few dogs. Math Teacher/MMA Fighter, Republican.
  • Community Matters. Lets work on families, housing and homelessness.
  • Education is Key
  • Drug Abuse and Mental Health Reform
The Education Sector is the backbone of my campaign. It is highly important to create as many opportunities as we can for the future.
Donald J Trump because he checks the felony box yes when they ask him if he has ever been charged with a felony on his job application.
The ability to communicate effectively. The ability to listen and comprehend. The ability to fully recognize bills that work and bills that dont. The intellect to understand what a drafted bill reads in order to translate it back to the respected districts. An official that shows up to every meeting and calling.
I have the knowledge and the accolades to be on the ballot. I have the integrity and character to be the represenative. I have the experince and network to lead. But most of all I have the passion and patience to initiate change.
Rich Dad Poor Dad Robert Kiyosaki
It should be a transparent, balanced and healthy relationship between the both sides. The Legislature should be able to communicate with the governors body effectively. The governor himself should be able to communicate effectively with every member of the house. I propose cutting down on the quantity of bills we draft and increasing the quality of legislature we submit.
There is a population increase that is affecting the housing market and public infrastructure
It is my belief we all started somewhere and because we live in the greatest country on earth we can show those qualities
I do believe it is better to be a seat that has a voice over a radical seat that is skipped
Youre not black if you dont vote Joe Biden
The legislature should be an extension or an arm of the powers that be on a state level
I would focus on a bill that helps develop more mental health centers and drug treatment facilities.
Chris Stavros Salt Lake County Assesor
The Institute Of Mixed Martial Arts
Education Interim Committee and Criminal Justice Reform
transparency is very important and accountability is a standard

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Campaign finance summary


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Sarah Montes campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2024* Utah House of Representatives District 32Lost general$44,375 $-26,315
Grand total$44,375 $-26,315
Sources: OpenSecretsFederal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete

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Footnotes

  1. Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on June 4, 2024
  2. Information submitted to Ballotpedia by the candidate Connection survey on April 5, 2025


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