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Araueni Olivares
About
Araueni Olivares is a Democratic candidate running for Utah State Board of Education District 8 in the 2026 general election on November 3. She is a public servant seeking the open seat covering Taylorsville, Kearns, and West Jordan in southern Salt Lake County. Sources describe her as emphasizing responsive leadership and constituent-driven policy-making to ensure quality public education access regardless of background or ZIP code.
Where they stand
Public education equity and access
supports quality education for all students regardless of background or ZIP code.
Constituent-driven policy-making
emphasizes responsive educational leadership and policies informed by constituents.
Strong public schools
campaign highlights support for strong public schools, supported educators, informed families, and thriving students.
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