Stephen Otterstrom
About
Stephen Otterstrom is a Democratic candidate for Utah House of Representatives District 21 in the 2026 election. He won the Democratic primary on June 23, 2026, with approximately 60% of the vote against Aaron Wiley. Otterstrom is a longtime Westside Salt Lake City resident and human resources consultant who previously ran for Salt Lake City Council District 1.
Where they stand
Environment
Save the Great Salt Lake by mandating water use guidelines to return at least 800,000 additional acre-feet per year.
Education
Restructure taxes for a progressive income tax to increase funding by about $1 billion; oppose private school vouchers; implement universal school meals; hire more full-time paraprofessionals; repeal book bans.
Housing
Defer property taxes for seniors; support cooperative housing; advocate for tenant opportunity to purchase law.
Labor
Increase union protections; raise state minimum wage and tie to inflation; establish minimum wage for prison labor.
Healthcare
Restore reproductive rights; protect gender-affirming care.
Other
Reject expanded ICE enforcement; allow civilian review boards for police oversight; require body cameras; prohibit private prisons; advance Rio Grande Plan for transportation; preserve vote-by-mail; support independent redistricting.
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