John Taylor

State House District 14

Republican

About

John Taylor is a Republican candidate running for Utah House of Representatives District 14 in the 2026 election. He is a military veteran who served as an Army intelligence officer with deployments to Saudi Arabia and Bosnia, worked as a field medic and surgical tech, and has experience as a business consultant in the pharmaceutical industry focusing on pharmacogenomic testing. Taylor has been active in local Republican Party roles for 20 years as a state delegate, county delegate, and precinct chair, and previously served as a bishop in his church; he lives in Davis County and emphasizes his background in military, business, community, and faith leadership.

Where they stand

Limited government and fiscal restraint Aligns with constitutional principles and founding fathers' intent for smaller, less intrusive, less burdensome, and less taxing government; opposes using taxpayer funds for personal political charities like abortion funding.

Conservative discernment on legislation Evaluates bills for unintended consequences, government overreach, and proper role of government.

Housing and development Critical of public infrastructure districts that add hidden bond costs to homeowners without lowering prices; opposes state mandates for high-density housing over local preferences; highlights housing affordability challenges including personal family experience.

Economy and spending Strongly opposes out-of-control government spending at federal level contributing to inflation, higher local taxes, and reduced dollar value; advocates austerity measures and responsible stewardship at state level.

Data centers and transparency Emphasizes need for public consultation, information, and honest accounting of tradeoffs like water use, power demand, and community impact before major projects; sees issue as breakdown in communication rather than solely economic development.

Water policy Supports practical, results-oriented actions including addressing invasive species and infrastructure, while respecting property rights and agriculture's water needs; wary of studies or spending without outcomes.

Redistricting Worries about the voice of the majority getting lost in the process.

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Coverage

Official Results Released for 2026 Davis County Primary Election

Official results for the 2026 Davis County Primary Election have been updated as of July 7, 2026. The election saw 45,797 ballots cast from a total of 111,056 registered voters.

BountifulJuly 7, 2026

BYU track and field adds 4 more entries to NCAA championships through West regionals

PROVO — One day after his sister Jane punched her ticket to the NCAA national championships in Eugene, Oregon, Isaac Hedengren made himself a title contender as well. ## More BYU qualifiers announced The junior from Timpview High was one of two qualifiers from BYU in the

May 30, 2026

Garfield County Commission May 11, 2026

GARFIELD CO. – The Garfield County Commission met May 11 and approved the agenda and April 27 meeting minutes before moving into board reports. Commissioner David Tebbs reported on recent UAC meetings in St. George and a trip to Maui for the Western Interstate Region conference.

May 26, 2026

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