Stephanie Hollist

State Senate District 7 (Multi-County)

Republican

About

Stephanie Hollist is a Republican candidate for Utah State Senate District 7, a lifelong Utahn and attorney who has lived in Davis County for more than 35 years. She previously served as General Counsel at Weber State University from 2007 to 2025 and is currently Vice President and General Counsel at Arnold Machinery Company. She is married with four children and has a JD from the University of Utah.

Where they stand

Constitution focus on protecting and upholding it.

Good government more transparency in bills, term limits, leaders who do not overreach.

Economy and families support strong economy, attainable housing, healthy job market, effective educational opportunities.

Youth and education strengthen partnership between parents, teachers, and communities; local decision-making with parents at the table.

Trust and accountability listening to people, eliminating barriers to transparent governance, fiscal conservatism, lower taxes, limited government.

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Coverage

Utah Senate District 7: Stephanie Hollist, Jeffrey Ostler and Garret Rushforth face off

In the 2026 race for Utah’s Senate District 7, Stephanie Hollist, Jeffrey Ostler and Garret Rushforth compete for the seat held by Senate President J. Stuart Adams. Read The Salt Lake Tribune’s voter guide here.

October 12, 2026

Stephanie Hollist defeats Stuart Adams and remains open to Stratos project

Political newcomer Stephanie Hollist defeated Utah Senate President Stuart Adams in a primary election surprise. While critical of the transparency regarding the Stratos data center project, Hollist stated she does not have a hard no on the development.

St. GeorgeJuly 20, 2026

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