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District 11 candidates Hutchinson and Nuttall debate future of Utah schools

By Robert Shelton · June 16, 2026 · 1 min read
AI-written from public sources Written by Utah News AI and quality-checked before publishing.
An empty wooden podium stands alone in a darkened school hall with blurred rows of empty chairs in the background, symbolizing the aftermath of a political debate over education policy in Utah's District 11 territory near Alpine/Lehi area.
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Two Republican candidates for Utah State Board of Education District 11 participated in a debate at Lehi Elementary last Wednesday. The discussion covered topics including education funding, local control, and the effects of recent school district splits.

Key takeaways

  • Terry Hutchinson and Tracy Nuttall debated for the Utah State Board of Education District 11 position.
  • The debate took place at Lehi Elementary last Wednesday.
  • Topics included education funding, local control, and recent school district splits.
  • Both candidates running for the seat are Republicans.

Republican candidates Terry Hutchinson and Tracy Nuttall debated the future of Utah schools during an hour-long event at Lehi Elementary last Wednesday.

Hutchinson, representing Alpine, and Nuttall, from American Fork, addressed several key issues facing District 11.

The debate focused on critical topics for the Utah State Board of Education District 11 seat, including education funding and the importance of local control.

Candidates also discussed the fallout resulting from recent splits within school districts.

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