Utah State House District 59

Current seat holder: Mike Kohler (R).

Celeste Johnson

Celeste Johnson (Democratic) is a 2026 general election candidate for the Utah House of Representatives in District 59, covering Summit, Wasatch counties. Celeste Johnson qualified with the Utah Lieutenant Governor's Elections Office to appear on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot for House District 59.

· Ballotpedia (secondary source)

“I will always be transparent, listen and respect those who elected me and vote in a way that represents those voters.” (The Salt Lake Tribune)

Luke Searle

Luke Searle (Republican) is a 2026 general election candidate for the Utah House of Representatives in District 59, covering Summit, Wasatch counties. Luke Searle qualified with the Utah Lieutenant Governor's Elections Office to appear on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot for House District 59.

Campaign site

“Giving young people real world opportunities. As a teacher and Wasatch CAPS instructor, I see every day what happens when students get real-world experience: they rise to it. I want every student in Utah to have that chance, whether they're in a rural school, a Title I school, learning online, or homeschooled. That means expanding CTE, internships, apprenticeships, and concurrent enrollment, getting back to basics, and cutting the paperwork that pulls teachers away from students.” (Ballotpedia)
“As your County Councilman, I have worked to preserve and protect our community. It has been my priority to keep county property taxes low, grow responsibly, and protect open space & trails.” (Campaign website)
“On the County Council, we have accomplished a lot. Now, I am ready to bring my experience and work ethic to the Utah Legislature. I ask for your vote so I can fight for our community in the Utah House.” (Campaign website)