McKay Jensen
About
McKay Jensen is a longtime Provo resident and Republican who announced his candidacy for the Utah House of Representatives in District 60 in January 2026. He previously served on the Provo City School Board, including as president, and has experience in public education as an employee of Alpine School District for 21 years along with leadership roles in the Utah School Boards Association. He is described as a husband and father of twin daughters and lives in Provo with his family.
Where they stand
Fiscal responsibility and transparent decision-making
supports accountability, clarity, and avoiding waste in government spending.
Affordability and housing
prioritizes managing growth responsibly to protect neighborhoods, keep taxes and fees predictable, and ensure growth pays for itself.
Education funding and support
advocates for increased public school funding including automatic inflationary adjustments, teacher compensation and retention, and opposes vouchers or moving public funds to private interests.
SEL in schools
agrees with standard definition of social and emotional learning to build resilience and well-being.
Diversity in education
voted in favor of Provo City School District's statement supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion to ensure all students feel safe and valued.
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