Biography
Jared Neal is the Democratic candidate for the Utah State Senate, District 6, in the November 3, 2026 general election, an open seat also contested by Republican Tami Tran and Utah Forward Party candidate Josh Smith.[1][2] A risk manager, he said in a Ballotpedia survey that his priorities include housing and healthcare costs, the Great Salt Lake and public schools.[2][3]
Neal earned a bachelor's degree from Boise State University in 2019, and his Ballotpedia profile lists his career experience as working as a risk manager.[2] In a Ballotpedia survey, he said he worked in the service and retail industries before becoming head of portfolio management at a financial technology company.[3] He said he and his family moved to Utah in 2019.[3]
Neal said his priorities are housing and healthcare costs, protecting the Great Salt Lake, and investment in public schools.[3]
- 1.Utah State Senate elections, 2026 · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Jared Neal - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 3.Jared Neal - 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 Senate District 6
Jared Neal is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Utah Senate District 6 as D. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.