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Scott Sandall

State Senate District 1 (Multi-County)

Republican

About

Scott D. Sandall is a Republican member of the Utah State Senate representing District 1, which covers Box Elder, Cache, and Tooele counties; he assumed office on January 1, 2023, after previously serving in the Utah House of Representatives from 2015 to 2018 and Senate District 17 from 2019 to 2023. A lifelong resident of Box Elder County and third-generation farmer and rancher who owns Sandall Ranches, he earned a BS in Agricultural Economics from Brigham Young University magna cum laude and lives in Tremonton with his wife Christie. He is a candidate for re-election in the 2026 general election for Utah State Senate District 1.

Where they stand

Tax cuts Supported $1.4 billion in tax cuts for Utah families and continues to seek ways to keep the tax burden low.

Water rights Worked to pass bills protecting water rights for farmers, businesses, and communities, and legislation supporting the Great Salt Lake while protecting existing rights.

Rural and agriculture Prioritizes legislation supporting agricultural communities and ensuring rural voices are represented in the legislature.

Redistricting Opposes judicial overreach in congressional redistricting and supports decisions by elected representatives.

DEI Worked to end DEI initiatives in public institutions in favor of merit-based hiring.

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Coverage

Utah Senate District 1: Claudia Bigler, Scott Sandall and Julie Quinlan face off

In the 2026 race for Utah Senate District 1, Claudia Bigler and Julie Quinlan are challenging incumbent Scott Sandall. Read The Salt Lake Tribune's voter guide here.

October 12, 2026

Senator Scott Sandall helped secure funding for Forest Street overpass

Scott Sandall, a Utah State Senator, helped secure funding for the Forest Street overpass project in Brigham City.

Brigham CitySeptember 12, 2026

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