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Brammer and Smith clash on taxes and roads in debate

By Robert Shelton · June 3, 2026 · 1 min read
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A symbolic representation of legislative debate: a gavel rests on tax ledgers and road blueprints, with a blurred Utah highway in the distance, representing the intersection of fiscal policy and infrastructure planning.
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Candidates for Utah Senate District 21 debated tax cuts, education funding, and transportation issues at a recent forum. The debate took place ahead of the June 23 primary election.

Key takeaways

  • Incumbent Brady Brammer and challenger Kelly Smith debated at an American Fork Chamber of Commerce forum.
  • The candidates clashed over issues including tax cuts, education funding, and transportation problems.
  • The debate took place on May 19, prior to the June 23 primary election.

Two candidates running for Utah Senate District 21 faced off during an American Fork Chamber of Commerce forum on May 19. The debate featured incumbent Senator Brady Brammer and challenger Kelly Smith, who clashed over topics including tax cuts, education funding, and regional transportation challenges.

The discussion highlighted disagreements regarding the region's growing transportation problems and the allocation of funds for education. The forum occurred with the June 23 primary election approaching in a few weeks.

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