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Alan Jimenez
About
Alan Jimenez is a Democratic candidate running for Utah House of Representatives District 61 in the 2026 general election on November 3, 2026. He is a lifelong Utah County resident, first-generation American, son of immigrants from Peru and Spain, and works as a cybersecurity professional with nearly a decade in technology and an MBA in IT Management. His campaign emphasizes evidence-based leadership focused on education, science-based policy, and fiscal transparency.
Where they stand
Education
Champion increased public school funding, competitive teacher pay, and resources directly to classrooms; notes Utah's low per-student spending of $9,552 vs. national $15,633 average and high teacher out-of-pocket costs.
Science-Based Policy
Support data-driven decisions including reversing the 2025 statewide fluoride ban in community water, investing in water intelligence for Great Salt Lake and Utah Lake, and regulating data centers to protect power grids and resources.
Fiscal Transparency
Oppose taxpayer-funded incentives for sports arenas/entertainment developments, advocate restoring higher education cuts like UVU's $8.9 million, close commercial property tax assessment loopholes, oppose further income tax cuts that shift burdens to property taxes, and restore guaranteed funding floors for school suicide prevention programs.
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