Erin Longacre

Erin Longacre is the appointed Republican incumbent for Utah State Board of Education District 7, representing Sandy, Draper, Cottonwood Heights, and Alta. Appointed by Gov. Spencer Cox in July/August 2025 to fill the vacancy left by Molly Hart, she is a native of Delaware, Villanova University graduate with a degree in communications and sociology minor, married with three children attending local schools, and has worked as a substitute teacher, PTA volunteer, and mountain biking coach.

Optimal learning environments for students Supporting teachers with resources and presence in classrooms Fiscal responsibility Reduce testing Smarter use of technology Bringing more parents, teachers, and community members to the table Classic education and being in the trenches rather than distant decision-making Parent engagement and student outcomes