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Utah House District 71 race: Rex Shipp faces off against Thomas Loveheart

By Salt Lake Tribune · October 12, 2026 · 1 min read
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House District 71 race: Rex Shipp faces off against Thomas Loveheart As data centers, drought and affordability affect Iron County, a fresh face is challenging the incumbent representative for his job. 30, 2026.

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