Fred Hayes
About
Fred Hayes is a Republican who filed to run for Utah State Senate District 1 (Multi-County) in the 2026 election. He was eliminated at the Republican convention in April 2026 and later pursued a write-in candidacy, which was disqualified. He maintains a campaign site focused on election integrity research.
Where they stand
Election Integrity
Advocates for hand-counted ballots, questions electronic voting systems, signature verification processes, and voter roll accuracy based on his research into anomalies like uncounted ballots and registration irregularities.
Medical Policy
Opposes medical mandates and emphasizes informed consent, individual rights, and scrutiny of vaccine safety monitoring.
Education
Supports parental authority over children's education, curriculum transparency, and opt-out rights.
Housing & Development
Calls for accountability in public-private partnerships and high-density housing funding, opposing Public Infrastructure Districts (PIDs).
Drugs & Public Safety
Views fentanyl influx as a national security threat from foreign adversaries and supports state-level responses.
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