Biography
Shana Anderson is the Democratic candidate for the Utah State Senate, District 19, in the November 3, 2026 general election, challenging Republican incumbent Kirk Cullimore.[1][2] In a Ballotpedia survey, she described herself as a U.S. Army veteran, a mother and an economist.[3]
Anderson served in the U.S. Army from 2010 to 2015 and earned a graduate degree from Utah State University in 2018, according to her Ballotpedia profile.[2] The profile lists her career experience as working as a stay-at-home parent.[2]
Anderson won the Democratic nomination at the April 25, 2026 party convention, defeating Salvador Giove.[2] In her Ballotpedia survey, she said the cost of living has risen while wages have fallen, and that she supports fair, responsible taxes and higher wages.[3] She also listed accountability and fair play as a campaign message, saying the government should answer to the people.[3]
- 1.Utah State Senate elections, 2026 · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Shana Anderson - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 3.Shana Anderson - 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 19
Shana Anderson is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Utah Senate District 19 as D. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.
