Julie Jackson

Julie Jackson is the Democratic candidate for the Utah House of Representatives, District 34, in the November 3, 2026 general election, and has served on the Granite School District board, Precinct I, since January 2021.[1][2] In a Ballotpedia survey, she listed affordability and investment in water conservation and renewable energy infrastructure among her priorities.[3]

Julie Jackson was born in Holladay, Utah, and graduated from Olympus High School.[1] She earned a graduate degree from the University of Utah in 2019, and Ballotpedia lists English teacher as her career experience.[1] In a Ballotpedia survey, she said she grew up in House District 34, taught at a Title 1 high school for eight years before having children, and received an MBA from the University of Utah.[3] She also described herself as part owner of a Utah-based technology company and owner of a small business, and said she serves on several nonprofit boards and operates a charitable foundation.[3]

Jackson won the 2020 election for Granite School District Precinct I, defeating Max Chang, and took office on January 4, 2021; she was re-elected in 2024 and her current term ends December 31, 2028.[1] She advanced from the Democratic primary for the Utah House on June 23, 2026.[1] In her survey responses, Jackson said she would work to make childcare and housing more affordable, including by removing regulation from childcare centers, offering incentives to developers and increasing the minimum wage.[3] She also said she would look for funds and policies to invest in water conservation and renewable energy infrastructure.[3]

Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.