Biography
Kendra Penry is a nonprofit executive director and the Democratic candidate for the Utah House of Representatives, District 5, in the November 3, 2026 general election, where the incumbent is Republican Casey Snider.[1][2] In a Ballotpedia survey, she said she has served in nonprofits for more than 20 years, most recently as executive director of a nature center.[3]
Kendra Penry graduated from High Point Central High School, earned a bachelor's degree from Hollins University in 2004 and a graduate degree from The George Washington University in 2008.[1] In her Ballotpedia survey, she said she has volunteered as a Court Appointed Special Advocate and as a high school tennis coach.[3] She said she is running to listen to residents of the district and advocate for them, and that a vibrant economy, a strong education system, access to physical and mental health services and preservation of the natural world are linked.[3]
- 1.Kendra Penry · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Utah House of Representatives elections, 2026 · Ballotpedia Reference
- 3.Kendra Penry - 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 5
Kendra Penry is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Utah House District 5 as D. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.
