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Dava Ann Neal
About
Dava Ann Neal is a Republican who filed to run for Utah House of Representatives District 12 in the 2026 election, challenging incumbent Speaker Mike Schultz. She was eliminated at the Republican nominating convention in April 2026 after receiving approximately 5.3% of the delegate vote. Neal maintains a campaign website and has a background serving as a precinct chair, county delegate, and state delegate in Utah Republican Party activities.
Where they stand
Election Integrity
Supports secure and transparent elections; opposes ranked-choice voting, signature gathering for ballot access, and non-citizen voting.
Housing, Property Taxes and Fiscal Responsibility
Opposes double-digit annual tax increases on homeowners and small businesses; supports auditing government spending and zero-balance budgeting.
Immigration
Supports legal immigration processes; opposes funding or incentives for undocumented immigrants.
Life, Liberty & the Pursuit of Happiness
Pro-life and pro-adoption; advocates limited government and individual responsibility over government solutions.
Education
Supports parental choice in schooling including homeschooling and charters; opposes school indoctrination on sexuality or gender issues; favors teaching core skills and fiscal accountability.
Constitution & Bill of Rights
Supports 1st, 2nd, 5th, 9th, and 10th Amendments; pro-Constitution overall.
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