2026 UT Legislative Scorecard
The following scorecard lists several key votes in the Utah State Legislature in 2026 and ranks state representatives and senators based on their fidelity to (U.S.) constitutional and limited-government principles.
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Senate Votes
1. Compulsory Government Education
Directs local education agencies to conduct "enhanced attendance tracking" of school-aged children and "identify students at risk of chronic absenteeism" who miss 10% or more days of instruction, whether or not "the absence was excused."
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Constitutional Vote: No
Cost per household: -$0.03/year
2. Conscience Exemptions for Health Providers
Allows a health provider to choose not to participate in certain activities that violate their "religious beliefs or conscience."
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Constitutional Vote: Yes
3. Ban on ESG-aligned "Programmable Money"
Makes it unlawful to require the use of "programmable money," unless a "free, non-digital alternative" is offered, and prevents an issuer from denying transactions based on "environmental, social, or governance standards."
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Constitutional Vote: Yes
4. Expanding State-funded Childcare
Would create a new program for employer-sponsored, state-assisted childcare facilities.
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Constitutional Vote: No
Cost per household: -$3.21/year
5. Nullifying the United Nations
Would declare that the United Nations, the World Economic Forum, and the World Health Organization have no "power, jurisdiction, or legal authority" in Utah.
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Constitutional Vote: Yes
6. Alienation of Affection
Abolishes the "right of action for alienation of affections."
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Constitutional Vote: No
How did they vote?
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| Name | Party | Score | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Stuart Adams | R | 50% | ||||||
| Heidi Balderree | R | 67% | ||||||
| Nate Blouin | D | 0% | ||||||
| Brady Brammer | R | 75% | ||||||
| Emily Buss | I | 17% | ||||||
| Kirk A. Cullimore | R | 50% | ||||||
| Luz Escamilla | D | 20% | ||||||
| Lincoln Fillmore | R | 50% | ||||||
| Keith Grover | R | 50% | ||||||
| Wayne A. Harper | R | 67% | ||||||
| David P. Hinkins | R | 50% | ||||||
| Don L. Ipson | R | 40% | ||||||
| John D. Johnson | R | 80% | ||||||
| Karen Kwan | D | 17% | ||||||
| Daniel McCay | R | 83% | ||||||
| Michael K. McKell | R | 33% | ||||||
| Ann Millner | R | 80% | ||||||
| Calvin R. Musselman | R | 50% | ||||||
| Derrin R. Owens | R | 50% | ||||||
| Stephanie Pitcher | D | 17% | ||||||
| Jennifer Plumb | D | 17% | ||||||
| Kathleen A. Riebe | D | 17% | ||||||
| Scott D. Sandall | R | 50% | ||||||
| Jerry W. Stevenson | R | 33% | ||||||
| Keven J. Stratton | R | 60% | ||||||
| Evan J. Vickers | R | 17% | ||||||
| Todd D. Weiler | R | 33% | ||||||
| Chris H. Wilson | R | 33% | ||||||
| Ronald M. Winterton | R | 50% |
Average Freedom Score by Party
| Party | Score |
|---|---|
| Democrat | 14.7% |
| Independent | 17% |
| Republican | 52.3% |
