Biography
Charlie Tautuaa is an Unaffiliated write-in candidate for the Utah House of Representatives, District 52, in the November 3, 2026 general election, against incumbent Republican Cory Maloy and Democrat Nicole Melling.[1][2] Ballotpedia says Tautuaa served in the U.S. Army and has worked in law enforcement, as a caregiver in the medical field, and as a business owner.[1]
Tautuaa sought the Republican nomination for District 52 at the April 18, 2026, Republican convention, where incumbent Cory Maloy received 84 votes (86.6%) to Tautuaa's 13 (13.4%).[1] In the 2024 general election for governor of Utah, Tautuaa was an Unaffiliated write-in candidate and received 525 votes.[1]
Tautuaa's 2024 campaign website, as quoted by Ballotpedia, proposed mandatory retirement for elected officials who reach retirement age and a limit of two consecutive terms within eight years for most elected offices.[1]
- 1.Charlie Tautuaa - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Utah House of Representatives elections, 2026 · Ballotpedia Reference
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.
Utah House District 52
Charlie Tautuaa is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Utah House District 52 as Unaffiliated. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.
