Trade & taxes
Supports free trade, lower taxes and reduced federal spending, especially overseas spending.
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THE 2026 CANDIDATE FILE
Jesse West
Candidate for U.S. House · Utah · District 1
THE PERSON
Background
Jesse West is an attorney and former owner of Husky Hemp Farm. Ballotpedia records a history degree from the University of Tennessee and a law degree from Lincoln Memorial University.
Roots
- Career: Attorney; farm-business owner
Education
- University of Tennessee, Knoxville · bachelor’s in history, 2017
- Lincoln Memorial University · law degree, 2021
Background sources checked October 29, 2026.
THE POLICIES
Where they stand
Campaign promises are labeled separately from past actions. These are sourced positions, not endorsements or predictions. No stance is assigned from party affiliation.
Permitting
Supports firm deadlines, a coordinated federal review and streamlining NEPA while protecting property rights and addressing measurable harms.
Source checked October 29, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Water & public lands
Supports voluntary water conservation, water banking, agricultural efficiency and Great Salt Lake restoration with Utah retaining water-allocation authority.
Source checked October 29, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.THE ELECTION
Ballot & sources
U.S. House · District 1 · November 3, 2026
Candidate listing checked October 21, 2026.
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