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Sunday, October 25, 2026

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Dave Parke

Candidate, Utah House, District 30 · Republican

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Salt Lake County

On the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot

Dave Parke is a candidate for Utah House, District 30. The ballot lists Dave Parke, Republican. The district covers all or part of Salt Lake County.

Everyone on the ballot for this seat

CandidateParty
Dave ParkeRepublican
Jake Fitisemanu (incumbent)Democratic

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

Background

Dave Parke’s campaign biography describes a business career spanning corporate management and senior care. It says he held executive positions at Fortune 500 companies before opening a Home Instead in-home care franchise in 2010. His campaign lists an associate degree from Weber State University, undergraduate studies in business and Spanish, and a master’s degree through Southern Utah University and the University of Phoenix. Parke presents experience managing payroll, regulatory requirements and business operations as preparation for public office.

Source: electdaveparke.org · Background checked October 22, 2026

In the news

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Sources

  1. Utah Lieutenant Governor's Office, Amended 2026 General Election Certification (PDF)
  2. electdaveparke.org

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