Linda Hanks
About
Linda Hanks is a Republican candidate for Utah State Board of Education District 14 in the 2026 election. She is a longtime educator who taught elementary and special education for 12 years and currently serves as president of the Juab School Board, where she is in her fourth term and 16th year on the board. Hanks has also served on the Utah School Boards Association board and as its president, bringing a rural Utah perspective to statewide education matters.
Where they stand
Preserving Local Control
Supports decisions made closest to students and communities and will push back on state-level mandates.
Parental Rights and Educator Support
Supports policies that strengthen families, respect educators’ professional judgment, and keep politics out of the classroom.
Fiscally Conservative Leadership
Ensures spending preserves critical programs while respecting taxpayer dollars.
Giving Rural Schools a Voice
Committed to ensuring rural perspectives are heard at the state level.
Transparency and Accountability
Committed to clear communication, responsiveness, and open decision-making.
Coverage
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