Libby Shelton

Libby Shelton is the Utah Forward Party candidate for the Utah House of Representatives, District 8, in the November 3, 2026 general election, alongside incumbent Republican Jason Kyle and Democrat Kim James.[1] A therapist in Weber County, she said in a Ballotpedia survey that she is running on access, accountability and compassion in government.[1][2]

Shelton graduated from Rubidoux High School, earned a bachelor's degree from Weber State University in 2007, and completed a graduate degree at Utah State University in 2020, according to Ballotpedia.[1] In a Ballotpedia survey, she said she has lived in Weber County for more than 20 years and works as a therapist specializing in substance use and domestic violence treatment.[2] She said she served as vice chair in her local caucuses for a decade, joined the Utah Forward Party in 2025, and is its Weber County vice chair.[2]

Shelton named electoral reform, ethical governance, societal wellbeing and environmental stewardship as her policy interests.[2] She said she believes the role of government is to secure the inalienable rights described in the Constitution and that legislation beyond that should be limited.[2]

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