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Steve Aste
About
Steve Aste is a Republican candidate who filed to run for Utah State House District 41 in the 2026 election cycle. He previously ran as a Republican for the same district in the 2022 primary and for Utah State Senate District 15 in the 2024 primary. Aste owns a business providing services to apartment and condominium communities, previously ran a construction and general contracting firm, and resides in Cottonwood Heights, Utah.
Where they stand
Elections
Supports transparent and trustworthy election laws including proof of citizenship and ID requirements; opposes signature gathering (SB54) for ballot access; supports the Save America Act.
Government
Advocates fiscal responsibility, government efficiency over tax increases, transparency and accountability; opposes elitism and conflicts of interest.
Housing
Supports restricting institutional investment firms from buying individual housing stock to address affordability.
Education
Empowers parental rights; supports vocational training and incentives for trade jobs; requires financial literacy and U.S. Constitution courses in high schools; opposes political ideology and indoctrination (e.g., SEL, DEI, CRT) in schools.
Environment/Resources
Prioritizes water conservation; supports responsible natural resource use and keeping public lands open.
Economy
Supports energy independence, strong economic development, and fair taxes.
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