Utah State House District 56

Current seat holder: Val Peterson (R).

Natassja Grossman

Natassja Grossman (Democratic) is a 2026 general election candidate for the Utah House of Representatives in District 56, covering Utah County. Natassja Grossman qualified with the Utah Lieutenant Governor's Elections Office to appear on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot for House District 56.

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Val Peterson

Val Peterson (Republican) According to Utah Legislature roster records, Val Peterson began legislative service in January 1, 2011, works in Higher Education Administration, studied at B.A., Communications/PR, Brigham Young University; M.A., Communications, Brigham Young University; M.S., Strategic Studies, United States Army War College; Ph.D., Educational Leadership, Brigham Young University.

“After the shooting we were able to track his movements as he moved to the other side of the building, jumped off of the building, and fled off of the campus and into a neighborhood.” (Utah News Dispatch)
“This is a common-sense proposal, one that is being considered by at least a dozen other states this year, and one that will be well received by the Trump administration, but also by anyone who's concerned about the overall health of our nation,” (Utah News Dispatch)