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Tracie Halvorsen
About
Tracie Halvorsen is a Republican who filed to run for Utah State Senate District 18 in the 2026 election as a challenger to incumbent Sen. Dan McCay. She is a trained paralegal and has been involved in grassroots political activities in Utah, including prior unsuccessful bids for party leadership roles. Halvorsen was eliminated at the Republican nominating convention in April 2026 and did not advance to the primary.
Where they stand
Constitutional rights
Defend speech, religion, self-defense, due process, and parental authority against government overreach.
Honest government and transparency
Push for enforcement of public records laws, accountability for agencies, and protections for whistleblowers.
Election integrity and ballot access
Challenge signature-gathering processes and support caucus-convention systems.
Local control
Keep decisions close to the people rather than distant bureaucracies.
Government overreach
Oppose mandates and laws that erode freedoms, including in education and family matters.
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