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Thomas Loveheart
About
Thomas Loveheart is a Democratic candidate running for Utah House of Representatives District 71 in the 2026 election. He is a resident of Cedar City, works as a youth development specialist with the Southwest Utah Youth Center, and holds degrees from UCLA in sociology, political science, administration of justice, psychology, and social and behavioral science. He describes himself as a lifelong independent and Christian who was not born in Utah but has family ties there.
Where they stand
Housing
Supports affordable housing policies to address the crisis and prioritize residents over investors.
Healthcare
Supports expanding the Affordable Care Act, Medicaid for All, and opposes cuts to Medicare or Medicaid.
Environment
Advocates protecting rivers, lakes, forests, air, and the Great Salt Lake; supports climate action, water conservation, and defending public lands.
Economy
Supports small businesses, worker and consumer cooperatives, raising the minimum wage, and an economy focused on working families rather than corporations.
Democracy
Supports ranked choice voting, ending gerrymandering, mail-in voting, term limits, ballot initiatives, and opposing Citizens United.
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