Brett Nielsen

Candidate, Utah House, District 51 · Democratic

On the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot

Brett Nielsen is a candidate for Utah House, District 51. The ballot lists Brett Nielsen, Democratic. The district covers all or part of Utah County.

Everyone on the ballot for this seat

Candidate	Party
Brett Nielsen	Democratic
Leah Hansen (incumbent)	Republican

Listed in ballot order. Source: Utah Lieutenant Governor's Office, Amended 2026 General Election Certification (PDF). 2026 election guide

Background

Brett Nielsen identifies his occupation in the League of Women Voters' VOTE411 guide as senior IT project manager at Swire Coca-Cola. His campaign biography describes a career in technology project and program management, focused on developing systems and infrastructure. That work has involved assembling technical specialists, planning projects, and coordinating between executives and operational staff. The same biography says he grew up in rural Idaho and spent two years on a church mission in Spain before building his career in Utah.

Source: Utah House District 51 — VOTE411 candidate responses · Background checked October 22, 2026

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