Barbara Haggerty
Barbara Haggerty (Democratic) is a 2026 general election candidate for the Utah House of Representatives in District 2, covering Cache County. Barbara Haggerty qualified with the Utah Lieutenant Governor's Elections Office to appear on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot for House District 2.
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“It's time to shift focus back to our homes and make the taxes you already pay work for you, not divisive idealogical warfare and expensive new bills that nobody asked for. At the end of the day, we are all neighbors and friends, and we deserve a leader who listens and acts on the needs of Cache County.”
(Campaign website) “Utah will continue to grow. Barbara refuses to let that growth put Cache County on its heels and is committed to shaping it in a way that honors the beauty of our lands, open spaces, and the people who tend them.”
(Campaign website)Mike Petersen
Mike Petersen (Republican) is the incumbent member of the Utah House of Representatives representing District 2, which covers Cache County. According to Utah Legislature roster records, Mike Petersen began legislative service in January 1, 2021, works in Instructional Designer/Consultant, studied at BS Psychology (BYU); MEd Counseling Psychology (BYU); PhD Instructional Technology (USU).
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“I believe we need to follow the governing principles included in the U.S. Constitution and the Republican Party Platform.”
(Ballotpedia) “Hi, I'm Mike Petersen. I've been proud to represent North Logan, Hyde Park, Smithfield, Lewiston, Amalga, Trenton, Benson, Petersboro, Mendon, and parts of Logan. I believe the best decisions are usually made by families and communities, not government, and I try to bring that common sense to every vote.”
(Campaign website) “All four bills I sponsored were signed into law: H.B. 54, H.B. 204, H.B. 259, and H.C.R. 4. H.B. 204 protects college students' right to request accommodations when coursework conflicts with their deeply held beliefs.”
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