Hoang Nguyen

State House District 23 (Multi-County)

Democratic

About

Hoang Nguyen is a Vietnamese-American Democratic politician serving as the incumbent representative for Utah House District 23, which covers parts of southern Salt Lake County and a small portion of Summit County. She assumed office on January 1, 2025, after winning the 2024 Democratic primary against Jeff Howell and the general election with 71 percent of the vote against Republican Scott Romney and others. Her family immigrated to the United States from Vietnam as refugees in 1983; she is a University of Utah graduate with a BS in gender studies and holds an MBA, and she works as a business owner and managing partner of Sapa Investments.

Where they stand

Bipartisanship and Collaboration Supports bridging political divides to focus on practical, compassionate solutions that unite Utahns.

Education Advocates for equal access to quality education for every child regardless of location or economic status, emphasizing collaboration across parties.

Environment Prioritizes protecting Utah's environment for residents' health and accessibility to nature alongside economic growth.

Affordability and Growth Supports responsible, inclusive growth that creates jobs, expands accessible healthcare, and celebrates diversity.

Equity and Reproductive Rights Advocates for women's reproductive rights, autonomy over one's body, protection of LGBTQIA+ youth, and undoing attacks on diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Homelessness Supports housing-first approaches with wrap-around services for the unsheltered community.

Redistricting Supports independent redistricting so voters choose politicians rather than the reverse.

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Coverage

Utah Representatives Share Oversight of Water and Commerce Committees

Utah State Representatives Hoang Nguyen and Thomas W. Peterson serve on several shared legislative committees focused on business, labor, commerce, and water development. Both lawmakers participate in the Legislative Water Development Commission to address state resource management.

UtahJuly 13, 2026

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