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Sunday, October 25, 2026

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Jim Dunnigan

Candidate, Utah House, District 36 · Republican

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Salt Lake County

On the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot

Jim Dunnigan is a candidate for Utah House, District 36. The ballot lists Jim Dunnigan, Republican. The district covers all or part of Salt Lake County.

Everyone on the ballot for this seat

CandidateParty
Jim DunniganRepublican
Blake TownsendDemocratic

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

Background

Jim Dunnigan's campaign biography says he earned a bachelor's degree in business management from the University of Utah and has operated a small business in Taylorsville. His local-government experience began on the Taylorsville/Bennion Community Council, where he served from 1991 to 1996. He helped organize Taylorsville's incorporation and then served on its inaugural City Council from 1996 to 2002. The campaign also identifies him as chairman of the Taylorsville Dayzz Festival, adding community-event work to his business and municipal background.

Source: Re-Elect Jim Dunnigan for Utah State House · Background checked October 22, 2026

In the news

No Utah Ledger stories name Jim Dunnigan yet.

Sources

  1. Utah Lieutenant Governor's Office, Amended 2026 General Election Certification (PDF)
  2. Re-Elect Jim Dunnigan for Utah State House
  3. Jim Dunnigan — BallotReady

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