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John Arthur

State House District 41

Democratic

About

John Arthur is a Democratic member of the Utah House of Representatives representing District 41, which includes areas such as Cottonwood Heights, Holladay, Midvale, and Murray in Salt Lake County. He was appointed in December 2025 to replace Gay Lynn Bennion and is the incumbent running for re-election in the 2026 general election. A former sixth-grade teacher at Meadowlark Elementary, he was named the 2021 Utah Teacher of the Year and a National Teacher of the Year finalist.

Where they stand

Affordability and livability supports policies to lower costs for working families, encourage responsible housing growth, and improve access to early childhood programs and senior services.

Public education champions support for public schools, students, and educators to raise academic outcomes.

Great Salt Lake addresses the crisis at the Great Salt Lake.

Transit and environment strengthens transit infrastructure and promotes environmental stewardship.

Childcare and housing seeks to address limited childcare options and rising housing costs.

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Coverage

John Arthur faces Darren Croft in 2026 Utah House District 41 race

House District 41: John Arthur faces off against Darren Croft Both candidates said public education is one of their biggest priorities, but have different plans on how to improve it in the Beehive State. (Campaign photos) John Arthur, left, and Darren Croft, candidates for the 2026 House District 41 election.

October 12, 2026

Utah Fits All report sparks debate over scholarship use

Rep. John Arthur, D-Holladay, is a school teacher who was named 2021 Utah Teacher of the Year. "For the headphones in particular, I had to do a Donors Choose charity drive," Arthur said. "I had to ask my friends and family to help me pay for those.

HolladaySeptember 25, 2026

Utah Fits All school voucher program’s review is up: Here’s how $94.7 million were spent

When John Arthur, a Democratic representative from Holladay, read a recent report on how the Utah Fits All funds were spent last school year, he let out a big sigh. Utah’s school choice program is one of the issues that has deeply split the state Legislature.

HolladaySeptember 18, 2026

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