Chris McConnehey
About
Chris McConnehey is a Republican candidate running for Utah House of Representatives District 38 in the 2026 election. He previously served on the West Jordan City Council as an at-large member from 2012 to 2023 and works as an Implementation Strategy Director at Workday. He is a father of five boys and emphasizes his experience as a taxpayer watchdog and collaborative conservative.
Where they stand
Protecting hard-earned money
Supports transparency, discipline, and ensuring public dollars fund basics people rely on.
Strong, safe neighborhoods
Emphasizes trust, fairness, accountability for first responders and law enforcement.
Safeguarding local control
Believes decisions are best made closest to the people affected, favoring local over state-level approaches.
Promoting quality of life
Focuses on clean air, safe water, infrastructure, business growth, jobs, and parental voice in schools.
Accountable and transparent government
Committed to learning from those closest to the work, following clear rules, and earning trust through transparency and collaboration.
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