Julie Jackson (Utah)

Julie Jackson

Democratic Party

Candidate, Utah House of Representatives District 34

Granite School District Precinct I

Tenure

2021 - Present

Term ends

2028

Years in position

5

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Elections and appointments

Last election

November 5, 2024

Next convention

April 11, 2026

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Holladay, UT

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Julie Jackson is a member of the Granite School District in Utah, representing Precinct I. She assumed office on January 4, 2021. Her current term ends on December 31, 2028.

Jackson (Democratic Party) is running for election to the Utah House of Representatives to represent District 34. She declared candidacy for the Democratic convention scheduled on April 11, 2026.^[source]

Biography

Jackson was born in Holladay, Utah.

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 34

Julie Jackson (D) and Erin Jemison (D) are running in the Democratic primary for Utah House of Representatives District 34 on June 23, 2026.

		Candidate
		Julie Jackson
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Democratic convention

Democratic convention for Utah House of Representatives District 34

Julie Jackson (D) and Erin Jemison (D) are running in the Democratic convention for Utah House of Representatives District 34 on April 11, 2026.

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2024

See also: Granite School District, Utah, elections (2024)

General election

General election for Granite School District Precinct I

Incumbent Julie Jackson won election in the general election for Granite School District Precinct I on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Julie Jackson (Nonpartisan)	100.0	24,401

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Nonpartisan primary election

The primary election was canceled. Incumbent Julie Jackson advanced from the primary for Granite School District Precinct I.

Endorsements

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2020

See also: Granite School District, Utah, elections (2020)

General election

General election for Granite School District Precinct I

Julie Jackson defeated Max Chang in the general election for Granite School District Precinct I on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Julie Jackson (Nonpartisan)	57.6	18,617
		Max Chang (Nonpartisan)	42.4	13,724

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 32,341
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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for Granite School District Precinct I

Julie Jackson and Max Chang defeated incumbent Todd Zenger and France Barral in the primary for Granite School District Precinct I on June 30, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Julie Jackson (Nonpartisan)	40.6	7,741
✔		Max Chang (Nonpartisan)	26.0	4,964
		Todd Zenger (Nonpartisan)	20.8	3,971
		France Barral (Nonpartisan)	12.5	2,385

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Campaign themes

2026

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2024

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2020

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I grew up in Granite School District and loved it so much that I am raising my children in the same community. It was in Granite schools that I got to do things like learn Calculus (thank you Mr. Barton!), perform in Concerto Night (thank you Mr. Ashton!), and play on the soccer team (thank you Coach Chris!). I got to perform in a play I helped write (thank you Mrs. Chatwin!) and I made a pretty legit bridge out of popsicle sticks for physics (thank you Mr. Reddie!) These experiences made me love school.

When I became be a teacher, I taught at Horizonte Instruction and Training Center, the Alternative High School for SLC District, which changed my life. The students there face challenges I couldn't even imagine. Few of them were on grade level in reading or math and all of them were angry about it. I felt it too. Students in my classroom discovered that they could learn and succeed. I got to watch it happen.

While I LOVED helping my students pull themselves out of difficult holes, I couldn't help feeling the need to prevent kids from falling into the hole in the first place. Our District leaders work really hard to prevent the digging of holes! I think the key is to make sure decision makers are weighing options together with major stakeholders, especially teachers, students, and parents.

Education is more than a career to me. It is part of my identity. As a member of the Granite School Board I'll put that passion to work for the benefit of all our kids.

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 am a teacher and understand how policy and financial decisions affect classrooms.
• I grew up in this community and understand the strengths and needs of our students.
• I spend meaningful time in schools and listen to teachers, students, and parents.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

1. RESPOND TO COVID WITH UNITY AND INNOVATION: With hefty budget cuts coming that will affect our most vulnerable kids and the serious business of getting kids back up to speed this fall, it is crucial that we involve all stakeholders in the process and innovate to find long-term solutions.

2. ENCOURAGE LOCAL CONTROL: Our district is so large that it's hard to meet everyone's needs. I'd like to help create a culture, a policy, and a vision that encourages more local control so in the midst of being large, we can also meet the needs of individual kids, schools and communities.

3. CONNECT DOLLARS TO CLASSROOMS: Our district is so large and it is hard to make sure we understand how every dollar affects our kids. The only way to make this connection is by listening to students, parents, and teachers. The best way I can do this is by attending PTA and Community Council Meetings, being involved in all kinds of Community events, and eating lunch in faculty rooms and cafeterias.

4. ATTRACT AND KEEP GREAT TEACHERS: To make our district great for students, we have to make it great for teachers! The most important way to do this is to listen to them. Listen when they are frustrated with a new District program. Listen when they tell us how frustrating it is that they can't find a substitute when they are sick. Listen when they see solutions and have ideas. Listen when they share their struggles to balance school and family.

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