Kim James

Candidate, Utah House, District 8 · Democratic

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Northern Utah

On the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot

Kim James is a candidate for Utah House, District 8. The ballot lists Kim James, Democratic. The district covers all or part of Morgan and Weber counties.

Everyone on the ballot for this seat

Candidate	Party
Kim James	Democratic
Libby Shelton	Forward
Jason B Kyle (incumbent)	Republican

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

Background

Kim James' candidate biography in iVoterGuide lists a bachelor's degree in philosophy and religion from Northwest Nazarene College, a master's in religious education from Nazarene Theological Seminary, and a Master of Divinity from Iliff School of Theology. Her pastoral career included Yuma United Methodist Church from 1995 to 1999, Wesley United Methodist Church from 1999 to 2013, and Ogden First United Methodist Church from 2013 to 2025. The biography also lists part-time hospital chaplaincy with Episcopal Community Services in 2025–2026.

Source: Kim James — iVoterGuide candidate biography · Background checked October 22, 2026

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