Water and public lands
Supports protecting reliable water access and long-term public-land stewardship.
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THE 2026 CANDIDATE FILE
Kent S. Udell
Candidate for U.S. House · Utah · District 3
THE PERSON
Background
Kent S. Udell is a mechanical engineer, researcher and former professor at UC Berkeley and the University of Utah, where he chaired mechanical engineering. Born in Lehi, he now lives near Moab.
Roots
- Mechanical engineer and educator
- Former university department chair
- Lehi roots; lives near Moab
Background sources checked October 27, 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.
Energy
Supports a diversified energy mix guided by engineering, science and economics, including clean-energy technologies.
Source checked October 27, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Guns
Supports lawful gun ownership, safety training, safe storage and red-flag laws.
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Supports expanding Medicare access to everyone and reducing insurers' influence.
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Supports building starter homes near schools, parks and community resources.
Source checked October 27, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Artificial intelligence
Supports labeling AI-generated material and barring AI from powers reserved for people.
Source checked October 27, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Data centers
Supports a moratorium on new Utah data centers until public concerns receive transparent answers.
Source checked October 27, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.THE ELECTION
Ballot & sources
U.S. House · District 3 · November 3, 2026
Candidate listing checked October 21, 2026.
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