Drew Howells

Candidate, Utah House, District 39 · Democratic

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Salt Lake County

On the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot

Drew Howells is a candidate for Utah House, District 39. The ballot lists Drew Howells, Democratic. The district covers all or part of Salt Lake County.

Everyone on the ballot for this seat

Candidate	Party
Drew Howells	Democratic
Ken Ivory (incumbent)	Republican

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

Background

Drew Howells' campaign biography describes more than a decade of service in the Air Force and Utah Army National Guard, working in public affairs. It also describes later work in advocacy, communications and public policy, including helping draft Proposition 2 and the Utah Medical Cannabis Act. Unapproved minutes of a November 2022 Utah Cannabis Research Review Board meeting identify him as a board member of TRUCE, a veterans-caucus chair, and an advocate affiliated with Utah Veterans for Medical Cannabis.

Source: About Drew — Howells for Utah House District 39 · Background checked October 22, 2026

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