Utah State House District 51
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Leah Hansen Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
Leah HansenRepublican · IncumbentBrett NielsenDemocratic
No published poll names both candidates.The last winner we have no longer holds this seat, so that result isn't shown.
- Last election
- Jefferson R. Moss (Republican) was unopposed, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
More about this race
Candidates on the ballot
- Brett NielsenDemocratic
- Leah HansenIncumbentRepublican
Source: utah.gov (PDF), dated Sep 21
All State House districts
Select a shape for details. Arrow keys move between shapes.
- Democratic
- Republican
- Independent
- Nonpartisan
- More than one party
- No member listed
Map settings
Vote in Utah
Trouble voting? Election Protection hotline: 866-OUR-VOTE. A nonpartisan coalition of civil-rights and voting-rights groups, not a government service. 866ourvote.org
History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 20,011
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Utah House of Representatives District 51, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJefferson R. MossWon Republican 20,011100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,625
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Utah House of Representatives District 51, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJefferson R. MossWon(incumbent) Republican 11,07381.3% LibertarianJeremy Baker Libertarian 2,55218.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,158
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Utah House of Representatives District 51, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJeff StenquistWon(incumbent) Republican 12,77363.4% DemocraticDavid Hunt Democratic 7,38536.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,283
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Utah House of Representatives District 51, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJeff StenquistWon Republican 8,70661.0% OtherMichele Weeks Other 5,57739.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,161
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Utah House of Representatives District 51, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGreg HughesWon(incumbent) Republican 10,14666.9% DemocraticKyle Waters Democratic 5,00733.0% Gordon S. Jones Write-in 80.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,249
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Utah House of Representatives District 51, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGreg HughesWon(incumbent) Republican 4,74265.4% DemocraticKyle Waters Democratic 2,50734.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,331
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Utah House of Representatives District 51, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGreg HughesWon(incumbent) Republican 9,27069.5% DemocraticSonja L. Jorgensen Democratic 4,06130.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,967
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Utah House of Representatives District 51, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGreg HughesWon(incumbent) Republican 8,20068.5% DemocraticPaul Recanzone Democratic 3,76731.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,279
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Utah House of Representatives District 51, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGreg HughesWon(incumbent) Republican 8,39451.6% DemocraticLisa M. Johnson Democratic 7,88548.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,546
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Utah House of Representatives District 51, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGregory HughesWon(incumbent) Republican 5,48057.4% DemocraticLisa M. Johnson Democratic 3,80039.8% OtherMichael T. Richards Other 2662.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,822
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Utah House of Representatives District 51, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGreg HughesWon(incumbent) Republican 10,20068.8% DemocraticMatthew W. Wilber Democratic 4,24828.7% OtherMichael T. Richards Other 3742.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,224
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Utah House of Representatives District 51, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGreg HughesWon Republican 7,224100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,459
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Utah House of Representatives District 51, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn E. SwallowWon(incumbent) Republican 7,41964.7% DemocraticKirk Denison Democratic 4,04035.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,032
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Utah House of Representatives District 51, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn E. SwallowWon(incumbent) Republican 4,52656.4% DemocraticSherry L. Hall Democratic 3,50643.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,248
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Utah House of Representatives District 51, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn E. SwallowWon Republican 6,86667.0% DemocraticJan Johnson Democratic 3,38233.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,088
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Utah House of Representatives District 51, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanShirley V. JensenWon(incumbent) Republican 5,59569.2% DemocraticCheri Garner Hall Democratic 2,49330.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,642
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Utah House of Representatives District 51, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanShirley V. JensenWon Republican 6,91365.0% DemocraticRenee P. Christensen Democratic 3,72935.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,729
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Utah House of Representatives District 51, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticNeal B. HendricksonWon Democratic 2,38150.4% RepublicanHugh D. Rush(incumbent) Republican 2,06643.7% LibertarianJerry Dixon Libertarian 2826.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,945
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Utah House of Representatives District 51, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHugh D. RushWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,92449.4% RepublicanKen Heaton Republican 3,66446.1% LibertarianBob Waldrop Libertarian 2122.7% OtherTeddie Ireland Other 1451.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,871
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Utah House of Representatives District 51, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHugh D. RushWon Democratic 2,56652.7% RepublicanKen Heaton(incumbent) Republican 2,20445.3% LibertarianJeff McOmie Libertarian 1012.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,611
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Utah House of Representatives District 51, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKen HeatonWon Republican 4,26356.0% DemocraticPaul Fordham Democratic 3,20042.0% LibertarianJeff McOmie Libertarian 1481.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,109
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Utah House of Representatives District 51, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanNorman BangerterWon(incumbent) Republican 3,83762.8% DemocraticHenry H. Price Democratic 2,27237.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,279
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Utah House of Representatives District 51, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMorris HansenWon Republican 4,86358.7% DemocraticWarren Wimmer(incumbent) Democratic 3,41641.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,130
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Utah House of Representatives District 51, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWarren WimmerWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,21353.6% RepublicanEdwin Rogers Republican 1,68440.8% IndependentDan Stanger Independent 2335.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,214
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Utah House of Representatives District 51, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWarren WimmerWon Democratic 3,01248.5% RepublicanWilliam S. Holt(incumbent) Republican 2,82645.5% OtherDan Stanger Other 3766.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,281
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Utah House of Representatives District 51, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWilliam S. HoltWon(incumbent) Republican 1,92244.9% DemocraticBernita Kerscher Democratic 1,91244.7% OtherDan Stanger Other 44710.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,960
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Utah House of Representatives District 51, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWilliam S. HoltWon Republican 3,10762.6% DemocraticBernita Kerscher Democratic 1,85337.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,931
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Utah House of Representatives District 51, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDale WorkmanWon(incumbent) Republican 3,80096.7% OtherRaymond J. Heidt Other 1313.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,663
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Utah House of Representatives District 51, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDale WorkmanWon Republican 3,65064.5% DemocraticGlenn W. Wheeler Democratic 2,01335.5%
- 2024: MEDSL 2024 official precinct returns (individual_states zips), retrieved Oct 28, 2026. Compiled by MIT Election Data and Science Lab (MEDSL) from official returns; not an official source
- 1968 to 2022: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), retrieved Oct 28, 2026. Compiled by Carl Klarner (Harvard Dataverse) from official returns; not an official source
Last contest in this district on file: 2024.
Download and cite
Cite this page
Election Wrld. (2026). Utah State House District 51, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/ut/house/51. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
Embed this seat
<iframe src="https://www.electionwrld.com/embed/ut/house/51" title="Utah House of Representatives District 51" width="100%" height="400" style="border:0;max-width:640px" loading="lazy"></iframe>
<p style="font-size:13px">Data: <a href="https://www.electionwrld.com">Election Wrld</a>, CC BY 4.0</p>Paste this into any web page. It shows the seat, its last result and the next election.
Sources
Sources: Census TIGERweb Legislative MapServer (120th CDs layer 0, 119th CDs layer 4, 2026 SLD upper layer 1 and lower layer 2) (US Census Bureau, public domain), retrieved Oct 28, 2026; Open Civic Data division identifiers (census_autogenerated us_sldl/us_sldu and openstates state files); also (sld-recent.json): Open Civic Data division identifiers (country-us) (CC0 (repository); also (sld-recent.json): CC0 1.0), retrieved Oct 28, 2026; Open States people (current) CSVs (CC0-1.0 (Open States people data)), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by Open States volunteers and staff (rosters from state legislature sites) from official returns, not an official source; MEDSL 2024 official precinct returns (individual_states zips) (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 Oct 28, 2026, compiled by MIT Election Data and Science Lab (MEDSL) from official returns, not an official source; State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse) (CC0 1.0), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by Carl Klarner (Harvard Dataverse) from official returns, not an official source.
District id: ocd-division/country:us/state:ut/sldl:51
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026