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Sunday, October 25, 2026

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April A Pinkston

Candidate, Utah House, District 72 · Constitution

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On the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot

April A Pinkston is a candidate for Utah House, District 72. The ballot lists April A Pinkston, Constitution. The district covers all or part of Washington County.

Everyone on the ballot for this seat

CandidateParty
Eva M WeldonDemocratic
Joseph Elison (incumbent)Republican
April A PinkstonConstitution

Listed in ballot order. Source: Utah Lieutenant Governor's Office, Amended 2026 General Election Certification (PDF). 2026 election guide

Background

April A. Pinkston’s campaign describes a career spanning military service, law enforcement and education. She identifies herself as an honorably discharged Air Force veteran and a retired American history teacher whose instruction emphasized the Constitution and Bill of Rights. Her listed education includes a bachelor’s degree in social studies, an associate degree in administration of justice and graduate study in special education. The campaign also lists police training, service as a precinct vice chair and state and county delegate, and founding the Washington County Commissioner’s Accountability Committee.

Source: pinkstonforutah.com · Background checked October 23, 2026

In the news

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Sources

  1. Utah Lieutenant Governor's Office, Amended 2026 General Election Certification (PDF)
  2. pinkstonforutah.com

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