Tom Waqa
Tom Waqa (Republican Party) is running for election to the Utah House of Representatives to represent District 61. Waqa declared candidacy for the Republican convention scheduled on April 25, 2026.
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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Campaign themes
2026
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See also
2026 Elections
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