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Scott Hatfield

RepublicanNo longer running · Out in Convention

About

Scott A. Hatfield Jr. is a Republican candidate who ran for the U.S. House to represent Utah's 4th Congressional District in the 2026 election. He lost at the Republican convention. He is a veteran who served in the U.S. Navy as a Hospital Corpsman, has worked for the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Utah Department of Corrections, and the U.S. Senate, and holds a Bachelor of Science in Political Science from Utah Valley University, a Master of Public Administration, and studied at Oxford University. He is the president and founder of the Utah Trail Association nonprofit, a precinct chair, and member of the Utah Republican Party State Central Committee; he previously ran for Utah's 2nd Congressional District in 2023 and Utah House District 49 in 2024.

Where they stand

Lowering taxes committed.
Protecting constitutional liberties and defending American sovereignty committed.
Limiting federal overreach and keeping Washington accountable committed.
Responsible economic growth and energy independence including Utah's traditional sectors advocated.
Protecting access to public lands for responsible use advocated.
Enhancing public safety with accountability in the justice system supported.
Defending election integrity and supporting law enforcement committed.
Enforcing immigration laws committed.
Promoting bills aligned with constitutional principles without expanding government or new taxes committed (from prior state legislative candidacy).
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