Liz Oates
Candidate, Utah House, District 27 · Democratic
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On the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot
Liz Oates is a candidate for Utah House, District 27. The ballot lists Liz Oates, Democratic. The district covers all or part of Salt Lake County.
Everyone on the ballot for this seat
| Candidate | Party |
|---|---|
| Anthony Loubet | Republican |
| Liz Oates | Democratic |
Background
Liz Oates’ campaign biography describes a career spanning work as a nurse’s aide, in juvenile detention and as a health-insurance case manager. It says she also worked as a funeral director during the COVID-19 pandemic. Her community service includes the board of the Oquirrh Foundation, which works on open-space and outdoor-access issues. In an October 2026 newspaper commentary, Oates described participating in public meetings and helping organize canyon cleanups through that nonprofit.
In the news
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