Luke Searle

State House District 59 (Multi-County)

Republican

About

Luke Searle is a Republican candidate for Utah House of Representatives District 59, which covers Wasatch County and part of Summit County including areas near Park City. A 30-year-old Heber City resident and father of three, he serves as a Wasatch County Council member (elected 2022 as at-large) and works as a business teacher at Wasatch High School and in the Center for Advanced Professional Studies (CAPS) program. He previously served as assistant Heber City manager and is running as the Republican nominee after winning the June 23, 2026 primary.

Where they stand

Property taxes supports reform and keeping them low, with record of prioritizing low county property taxes.

Family affordability and cost of living focuses decisions on families and addressing pressures making Utah harder to raise a family in.

Local control seeks to mitigate state control on local planning and zoning to allow municipalities and counties to manage their own growth.

Government size supports keeping government small and limited.

Schools supports curricula that prepare students for careers; background as educator and public education supporter.

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Coverage

House District 59 candidates align on local control, differ on tax cuts

House District 59 candidates Celeste Johnson and Luke Searle agree on Wasatch County issues like the Heber Valley bypass and local control. They differ on tax cuts.

Wasatch CountyOctober 16, 2026

House District 59 candidates debate local control, development and taxes

Republican Luke Searle and Democrat Celeste Johnson are vying for the seat representing Wasatch County and parts of Summit County including Park City. Searle said he chose to run because he recognized that it is becoming “harder and harder” for families, working people and seniors to live in the area.

Park CityOctober 16, 2026

Utah House District 59: Celeste Johnson and Luke Searle face off

House District 59: Celeste Johnson and Luke Searle face off The candidates for a seat representing the Wasatch Back differ on how to address the state’s biggest issues. (Campaign photos) Celeste Johnson, left, and Luke Searle are candidates for the 2026 House District 59 election.

October 12, 2026

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