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Utah House District 39
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Ken Ivory Republican · Roster as of Oct 28
Drew HowellsDemocraticKen IvoryRepublican · Incumbent4 years in politics
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Ken Ivory (R) 55.3, Jessica Wignall (N) 44.7
- Last election
- Ken Ivory (Republican) won by 10.6 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
Side by side
Howells left, Ivory right- Donor-based spectrum
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- Record
- None on file
- 7-0
- Years in politics
- Not available
- 4
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Candidates on the ballot
- Drew HowellsDemocratic
- Ken IvoryIncumbentRepublican
Source: utah.gov (PDF), dated Sep 21
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History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 15,901
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
- Source
- MEDSL 2024 official precinct returns (individual_states zips)
Utah House of Representatives District 39, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKen IvoryWon Republican 8,79555.3% NonpartisanJessica Wignall Other 7,10644.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,212
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Utah House of Representatives District 39, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKen IvoryWon Republican 6,73355.1% DemocraticHope Goeckeritz Democratic 5,47944.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,588
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Utah House of Representatives District 39, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJim DunniganWon(incumbent) Republican 7,83650.3% DemocraticLynette Wendel Democratic 7,75249.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,140
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Utah House of Representatives District 39, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJim DunniganWon(incumbent) Republican 6,83956.3% DemocraticStephen Peck Democratic 5,30143.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,423
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Utah House of Representatives District 39, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJim DunniganWon(incumbent) Republican 7,08157.0% DemocraticPaul R. Schulte Democratic 5,34243.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,683
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Utah House of Representatives District 39, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJim DunniganWon(incumbent) Republican 5,683100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,412
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Utah House of Representatives District 39, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJim DunniganWon(incumbent) Republican 7,48460.3% DemocraticBarbara Eubanks Democratic 4,92839.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,829
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Utah House of Representatives District 39, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJim DunniganWon(incumbent) Republican 3,58661.5% DemocraticAlan Peterson Democratic 1,96533.7% LibertarianRyan J. Kelly Libertarian 2784.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,730
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Utah House of Representatives District 39, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJim DunniganWon(incumbent) Republican 4,71954.0% DemocraticDenise Hancock Democratic 4,01146.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,874
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Utah House of Representatives District 39, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJim DunniganWon(incumbent) Republican 3,874100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,367
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Utah House of Representatives District 39, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJim DunniganWon(incumbent) Republican 5,27956.4% DemocraticDennis C. Carty Democratic 4,08843.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,166
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Utah House of Representatives District 39, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJim DunniganWon Republican 3,12250.6% DemocraticCindy Beshear(incumbent) Democratic 2,88746.8% LibertarianJim Dexter Libertarian 1572.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,332
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Utah House of Representatives District 39, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCindy BeshearWon Democratic 4,24250.9% RepublicanDavid L. Zolman Sr.(incumbent) Republican 4,09049.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,885
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Utah House of Representatives District 39, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid L. Zolman Sr.Won(incumbent) Republican 3,99581.8% LibertarianJim Dexter Libertarian 89018.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,854
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Utah House of Representatives District 39, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid L. Zolman Sr.Won Republican 5,854100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,319
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Utah House of Representatives District 39, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMichael WaddoupsWon(incumbent) Republican 4,16465.9% DemocraticFlo Graham Democratic 1,97431.2% OtherRobert Smith Other 1812.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,871
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Utah House of Representatives District 39, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMichael WaddoupsWon(incumbent) Republican 4,21053.5% DemocraticJoanne Fraser Democratic 3,66146.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,974
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Utah House of Representatives District 39, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanIrby N. ArringtonWon Republican 3,26654.7% DemocraticKay Leishman Democratic 2,40440.2% OtherDouglas Nish Other 3045.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,741
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Utah House of Representatives District 39, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanConrad MaxfieldWon Republican 4,79354.8% DemocraticVal Lund Democratic 3,70342.4% LibertarianStephen Sady Libertarian 2452.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,532
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Utah House of Representatives District 39, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanIrby ArringtonWon(incumbent) Republican 3,04655.1% DemocraticVal J. Land Democratic 2,36642.8% LibertarianStephen Sady Libertarian 1202.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,858
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Utah House of Representatives District 39, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanIrby ArringtonWon(incumbent) Republican 5,40368.8% DemocraticJohn Fackler Democratic 2,45531.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,617
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Utah House of Representatives District 39, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanIrby ArringtonWon Republican 4,30565.1% DemocraticAlan Kapp Democratic 2,31234.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,490
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Utah House of Representatives District 39, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRichard MaxfieldWon Republican 4,39767.8% DemocraticWanda Scott Democratic 2,09332.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,585
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Utah House of Representatives District 39, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTed DavisWon(incumbent) Republican 2,05757.4% DemocraticNevin Williams Democratic 1,52842.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,780
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Utah House of Representatives District 39, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTed DavisWon(incumbent) Republican 3,13754.3% DemocraticHoward H. Maetani Democratic 1,91633.1% OtherPhillip A. Youngblood Other 72712.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,850
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Utah House of Representatives District 39, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTed DavisWon(incumbent) Republican 2,32748.0% DemocraticJim Ferguson Democratic 2,16644.7% OtherCorey W. Allred Other 3577.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,104
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Utah House of Representatives District 39, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTed DavisWon(incumbent) Republican 3,99665.5% DemocraticGrant L. Thatcher Democratic 2,10834.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,395
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Utah House of Representatives District 39, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticStanley LeavittWon Democratic 2,75251.0% RepublicanDalvin J. Williams Republican 2,64349.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,850
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Utah House of Representatives District 39, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanR. Ralph BensonWon(incumbent) Republican 4,03458.9% DemocraticAlfred J. Madsen Democratic 2,81641.1%
1968 to 2022: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), retrieved Oct 28, 2026
The date is for the whole chamber. Last contest in this district on file: 2024.
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Election Wrld. (2026). Utah House District 39, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/ut/house/39. Retrieved October 30, 2026.
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- cd.topo.json, sld/*.topo.json
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- US Census Bureau, public domain
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- October 28, 2026
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- https://tigerweb.geo.census.gov/arcgis/rest/services/TIGERweb/Legislative/MapServer
- Used for
- OCD-ID labels for sld/*.topo.json; also (sld-recent.json): Validating district labels; also (state_results.json): Validating and shaping state legislative district labels (OCD-ID keys)
- License
- CC0 (repository); also (sld-recent.json): CC0 1.0
- Retrieved
- October 28, 2026
- Link
- https://github.com/opencivicdata/ocd-division-ids
- Used for
- web/data/officials/sld/{st}.json (name, party, district, chamber, openstates_id, official page url). Emails, phones, addresses, biographies discarded.
- License
- CC0-1.0 (Open States people data)
- Retrieved
- October 28, 2026
- Link
- https://data.openstates.org/people/current/%3Cst%3E.csv
- Used for
- 2024 state legislative general results aggregated to district (all 2024 states except CA, GA, NM)
- License
- Not stated in the GitHub repository (an earlier label said "MIT (repo)", which the repository does not support). MEDSL's Harvard Dataverse records are CC0 1.0, but these GitHub files were not checksum-matched to the Dataverse files, so CC0 is not claimed for them.
- Retrieved
- October 28, 2026
- Link
- https://github.com/MEDSL/2024-elections-official
- Used for
- State legislative general/special election results, data/results/sld/{st}.json
- License
- CC0 1.0
- Retrieved
- October 28, 2026
- Link
- https://doi.org/10.7910/DVN/FJOGJB
District id: ocd-division/country:us/state:ut/sldl:39
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), DIME (ODC-BY)Data as of Oct 28, 2026