Blake Townsend
Candidate, Utah House, District 36 · Democratic
On the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot
Blake Townsend is a candidate for Utah House, District 36. The ballot lists Blake Townsend, Democratic. The district covers all or part of Salt Lake County.
Everyone on the ballot for this seat
| Candidate | Party |
|---|---|
| Jim Dunnigan | Republican |
| Blake Townsend | Democratic |
Background
According to his campaign biography, Blake Townsend grew up in Utah, attended public schools and earned a political science degree from Utah State University. He began his career in technology recruiting before moving into the nonprofit labor sector. The campaign describes three years of work traveling around Utah to discuss employment-related concerns with workers and residents. An October 2026 Salt Lake Tribune candidate profile identifies his employer as the Utah Public Employees Association.
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