Biography
Dave Parke is the Republican candidate for Utah House of Representatives District 30 in the November 3, 2026 general election, in which he faces Democratic incumbent Jake Fitisemanu.[1][2] A healthcare executive, he said in a Ballotpedia survey that he would focus on reducing regulations, inflation and affordable housing in West Valley City.[2][3]
Dave Parke was born in Ogden, Utah, and earned a high school diploma from Weber High School, an associate degree from Weber State University in 1987, a bachelor's degree from Southern Utah University in 1990 and a graduate degree from the University of Phoenix in 1997.[2] His career experience includes working as a healthcare executive.[2] In a Ballotpedia survey, he said he has been affiliated with the Home Care & Hospice Association of Utah for 15 years and is its incoming president.[3]
Parke said his key messages are reducing unneeded government regulations, easing the effects of inflation and promoting affordable housing for local families.[3] He also said West Valley City is too often treated as an afterthought.[3]
- 1.Utah House of Representatives elections, 2026 · Ballotpedia · 2026-10-21 Reference
- 2.Dave Parke · Ballotpedia · 2026-10-21 Reference
- 3.Dave Parke - Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey (2026) · Ballotpedia · 2026-10-21 Candidate's own words
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.
Utah House District 30
Dave Parke is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Utah House District 30 as R. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.
