A third-party senator, a ‘teacher of the year’ and an ‘ordinary citizen.’ Meet Utah’s new lawmakers

By: Alixel Cabrera

Outlets: Utah News Dispatch

Published: January 20, 2026

Words: 1,663

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 4 days ago

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After three lawmakers quit their legislative roles to take other state leadership appointments, local office, or to open up unprecedented third-party elections, three newcomers will be casting their first votes in a general legislative session starting Tuesday.

Forward Party of Utah Sen. Emily Buss of Eagle Mountain is kicking off her public office career in the Utah Senate this year. She was chosen in an open, nonpartisan selection vote in her district to replace …

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