Biography
Travis Hysell is the Democratic candidate for the Utah House of Representatives, District 55, in the November 3, 2026 general election, where he faces incumbent Republican Jon Hawkins.[1] Hysell is a construction worker who, in a Ballotpedia survey, listed affordable housing, healthcare, public education and workers' rights among his priorities.[1][2]
Hysell earned a high school diploma from Richfield High School and also attended Utah Valley University.[1] His career experience includes working as a construction worker.[1] In a Ballotpedia survey, he described himself as a construction worker, volunteer and community advocate, and said he experienced homelessness, food insecurity, bullying and foster care as a child.[2]
Hysell said he is running because he believes government should work for families, workers and small businesses.[2] His three key messages concerned opportunity for every Utahn, accountable and transparent government, and strong communities built through neighbors helping neighbors.[2]
- 1.Travis Hysell - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Travis Hysell - 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 55
Travis Hysell is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Utah House District 55 as D. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.
