J. Michael Clara

J. Michael Clara, also referred to as Jon Michael Clara or Michael Clara, is a Republican who sought the nomination for Utah State Board of Education District 5 in the 2026 election. He is a fourth-generation Republican originally from Texas who moved to Salt Lake City about 30 years ago. He has a background as a retired law enforcement officer and emergency management professional, previously served one term on the Salt Lake City Board of Education, held various Utah GOP leadership roles including precinct chair, legislative chair, region chair, and state delegate, and has been active in efforts related to election integrity.