Thomas Loveheart

Candidate, Utah House, District 71 · Democratic

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Southern Utah

On the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot

Thomas Loveheart is a candidate for Utah House, District 71. The ballot lists Thomas Loveheart, Democratic. The district covers all or part of Iron County.

Everyone on the ballot for this seat

Candidate	Party
Thomas Loveheart	Democratic
Rex P Shipp (incumbent)	Republican

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

Background

Thomas Loveheart’s campaign biography identifies him as a state employee working with incarcerated young people at the Southwest Utah Youth Center. He describes himself as a UCLA graduate and lists degrees in sociology, political science, administration of justice, psychology, and social and behavioral science. Loveheart connects his work in youth services with a policy focus on housing affordability, community stability and access to education.

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

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