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Utah House District 3: Jason E. Thompson faces off against Patrick Belmont

By Salt Lake Tribune · October 12, 2026 · 1 min read
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Thompson, the incumbent, boasts his experience. Challenger Patrick Belmont, who is unaffiliated, says his decisions wouldn’t be influenced by party loyalty. (Campaign photos) Patrick Belmont, left, and Jason Thompson, candidates for the 2026 House District 3 election.

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