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Sunday, October 25, 2026

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Karli Black

Candidate, Utah House, District 58 · Democratic

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Utah County

On the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot

Karli Black is a candidate for Utah House, District 58. The ballot lists Karli Black, Democratic. The district covers all or part of Utah County.

Everyone on the ballot for this seat

CandidateParty
Karli BlackDemocratic
David Shallenberger (incumbent)Republican

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

Background

Karli Black’s campaign biography describes experience in commercial real estate, education and nonprofit work. It identifies her as a founder of Summit Commercial Advisors and Celebrate Learning School and says she has served as a PTA president, music teacher and director of after-school programs. The biography also lists leadership at the Sunshine Heroes Foundation. Her reported community work includes supporting Children’s Justice Center renovations, sponsoring early-education events with United Way, and assisting refugee families with English instruction and resettlement needs.

Source: votekarliblack.com · Background checked October 22, 2026

In the news

No Utah Ledger stories name Karli Black yet.

Sources

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

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