Hoang Nguyen
Hoang Nguyen (Democratic) is the incumbent member of the Utah House of Representatives representing District 23, which covers Salt Lake, Summit counties. According to Utah Legislature roster records, Hoang Nguyen began legislative service in January 1, 2025, works in Business Owner, studied at Master of Business Administration.
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“Policies around saving and preserving the middle class. When we do not have a strong and thriving middle class we do not have a healthy and balanced economy. We need to deploy policies that guarantee livable wages, provide good benefits, opportunities for career-driven training and education, affordable housing, and policies that promote upward mobility.”
(Ballotpedia) “My family are first generation immigrants from Vietnam. Our father was a soldier fighting alongside Americans against the communist regime. After the war, we were granted political asylum to immigrate to the U.S. However, in order to do this, we first had to escape from post-war Vietnam. People who fought on the American side were watched very closely after the war. Our father devised a plan where he secretly stockpiled enough gasoline to make it to Hong Kong, the closest port to seek asylum.”
(Ballotpedia)Franklin Robinson
Franklin Robinson (Republican) is a 2026 general election candidate for the Utah House of Representatives in District 23, covering Salt Lake, Summit counties. Franklin Robinson qualified with the Utah Lieutenant Governor's Elections Office to appear on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot for House District 23.
Cabot Nelson
Cabot Nelson (Utah Forward) is a 2026 general election candidate for the Utah House of Representatives in District 23, covering Salt Lake, Summit counties. Cabot Nelson qualified with the Utah Lieutenant Governor's Elections Office to appear on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot for House District 23.
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“That I had contributed to our social institutions and made the world a better place.”
(Ballotpedia) “Our bicentennial, July 4, 1976. I remember the "Spirit of '76" buttons and banners.”
(Ballotpedia) “Sold hot dogs at Rice Stadium at the U of U. I went from selling drinks, selling hot dogs, then joined the U of U Marching Band.”
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