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Sahara Hayes
About
Sahara Hayes is a Democratic member of the Utah House of Representatives representing District 32, which includes parts of Millcreek, Salt Lake City, and South Salt Lake. She was elected in November 2022 and began legislative service in January 2023; she is the incumbent seeking reelection in 2026. A lifelong Utahn and graduate of Westminster College and the University of Utah with a Master’s in Public Administration, she previously served on the Millcreek Community Council and the Utah Cultural Celebration Center Foundation board.
Where they stand
Environment
supports initiatives to redirect water to the Great Salt Lake, preserve air quality, and protect public lands.
Community Safety
advocates for common-sense gun reforms and led efforts on firearm data collection; sponsored H.B. 307 Firearm Data Amendments (2024).
Public Education
supports teacher autonomy, increased school funding, and student mental health; sponsored H.B. 481 Firearm Safety and Suicide Prevention Education Requirements (2023).
Affordable Housing
advocates for increased supply with focus on deeply affordable options and ownership paths.
Queer and Transgender Youth
fights discrimination, supports access to gender-affirming healthcare, sponsored H.B. 234 Vital Record Information Modifications (2024) to streamline name/gender marker updates, and H.J.R 5 on gender reassignment surgical health benefits.
Healthcare
prioritizes improving access and affordability, keeping reproductive healthcare safe and legal.
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