Biography
Benyde Walker is the Democratic candidate for the Utah House of Representatives, District 48, in the November 3, 2026 general election, against Republican Jake Hunsaker.[1][2] In a Ballotpedia survey, she described herself as a longtime South Jordan resident, former educator and mother.[3]
Benyde Walker's Ballotpedia survey response describes her as a longtime South Jordan resident, a former educator and a mother.[3] The response says she is advocating for equal education regardless of wealth, affordable and fair housing, and clean air.[3] Among her key messages, she wrote that money intended for public schools should remain within public schools and that she wants to hold companies responsible for polluting the air, water and cities.[3]
- 1.Benyde Walker · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Utah House of Representatives elections, 2026 · Ballotpedia Reference
- 3.Benyde Walker - Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey, 2026 · Ballotpedia Candidate's own words
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.
Utah House District 48
Benyde Walker is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Utah House District 48 as D. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.