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Sunday, October 25, 2026

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Russ Hatch

Candidate, Utah House, District 66 · Constitution

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Southern Utah

On the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot

Russ Hatch is a candidate for Utah House, District 66. The ballot lists Russ Hatch, Constitution. The district covers all or part of Juab and Sanpete counties.

Everyone on the ballot for this seat

CandidateParty
Breanne MashekDemocratic
Troy Shelley (incumbent)Republican
Russ HatchConstitution

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

Background

Russ Hatch’s campaign biography describes a background in military service and political science. He says he graduated from the University of Utah with a bachelor of science degree in political science and served five years on active duty in the United States Army. His biography also reports participation in political activities at the local, county, state and national levels.

Source: chooseruss.weebly.com · Background checked October 22, 2026

In the news

No Utah Ledger stories name Russ Hatch yet.

Sources

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

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