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Ken Ivory
About
Ken Ivory is a Republican serving as the incumbent representative for Utah House District 39, having assumed office on January 1, 2023 after prior service in other districts since 2011. He is the Republican nominee for the 2026 election in the district, having secured the nomination at the Salt Lake County convention without a primary opponent. Ivory is an attorney and has focused on local and state issues as a legislator.
Where they stand
Federalism and limited government
Advocates pushing back against federal overreach, borrowing, and regulations in favor of state and local control.
Small business
Worked to reduce burdens like bounced check fees for small businesses.
Public safety and victims
Sponsored legislation for immediate protective orders in domestic violence cases and created the Utah Victims Services Commission.
Education
Supports increased education funding with accountability; works to protect children from indecent materials in schools.
Election integrity
Prioritizes measures to make voting easy while preventing cheating.
Term limits
Filed resolution for Utah to join calls for congressional term limits and signed U.S. Term Limits pledge.
Self-defense and 2nd Amendment
Sponsored bill protecting right to self-defense regardless of financial status.
Jobs and economy
Supports policies lowering taxes and increasing jobs.
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