Jason Chaffetz (I)
Party: Republican
Jason Chaffetz has served as Utah's U.S. House District 3 representative since 2009. Chaffetz was born in California, and is the son of a man who was once married to Kitty Dukakis, the wife of 1988 Democratic presidential nominee Michael Dukakis. Chaffetz attended Brigham Young University, where he played football as a place kicker. After receiving a bachelor's degree from BYU, Chaffetz worked in the private sector as a businessman until entering politics as former Utah Governor Jon Huntsman' campaign manager. Chaffetz is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and is a husband and father of three.
Campaign Website:
www.jasonforcongress.comSoren SimonsenParty: Democrat
Soren is an architect, city planner, and educator. He has spent the past 25 years as a design and planning professional, including over a decade of public service. Simonsen is currently a member of the Salt Lake City Council. Simonsen was born in Utah, but spent much of his youth in Texas. He graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a bachelor's degree in architecture. Simonsen is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He is married to former TV reporter Heather Simonsen and is the father of three.
Campaign Website:
www.sorensimonsen.com----Information from: VoteUtah.org
