“What we are seeing today is immigration enforcement that has been weaponized for political purposes, making communities less safe. ICE is broken; operating without accountability and oversight. ICE violence and unlawfulness must stop.”
“I will work to dismantle the current enforcement model that relies on fear and indiscriminate raids, replace it with a system rooted in constitutional protections, and refocus federal resources on genuine public safety threats. We can enforce our laws without abandoning our values. America should never operate a federal agency that undermines the Constitution it is sworn to uphold.”
Focus immigration enforcement on violent criminals, not law-abiding immigrants
Guarantee due process before anyone is deported
Stop separating families through detention and deportation
Protect Dreamers, TPS holders and mixed-status families from deportation
“I will work to dismantle the current enforcement model that relies on fear and indiscriminate raids, replace it with a system rooted in constitutional protections, and refocus federal resources on genuine public safety threats. We can enforce our laws without abandoning our values. America should never operate a federal agency that undermines the Constitution it is sworn to uphold.”
Give undocumented immigrants a path to legal status or citizenship
Protect Dreamers with legal status or citizenship
“In Congress, I voted to provide a pathway to citizenship for Dreamers and supported comprehensive immigration reform that includes a pathway to citizenship for law-abiding immigrants who contribute to our communities.”
Fix the immigration system through comprehensive reform
Create a path to citizenship for immigrants living here
Protect Dreamers with legal status or citizenship
Keep immigrant families together
“In Congress, I voted to provide a pathway to citizenship for Dreamers and supported comprehensive immigration reform that includes a pathway to citizenship for law-abiding immigrants who contribute to our communities.”
Stop blaming immigrants for the country's problems
“Immigrants are not a problem to be managed; they are part of the American story. Utah is stronger because of immigrants who build businesses, serve in our communities, and enrich our culture. I believe in an immigration system rooted in dignity, fairness, and opportunity; not fear, cruelty, or political scapegoating.”
“As Mayor of Salt Lake County, I created the Office for New Americans to ensure immigrants and refugees had access to language services, workforce training, and pathways to civic participation.”
“I also launched the United for Citizenship Initiative to help thousands of eligible permanent residents become U.S. citizens because democracy works best when everyone can fully participate.”
“In 2024, I was proud to be part of a group of parents who encouraged voters to support the Salt Lake City School District bond that made this project possible.”
“Every Utahn deserves dignity, freedom, and a fair chance to succeed, no matter who they are or where they come from. That means investing in strong public schools, standing up for LGBTQ+ individuals, and protecting the fundamental right to make personal health decisions without government interference.”
“Those lessons in hard work and kindness have shaped a career of service: from passing landmark LGBT non-discrimination protections in Salt Lake City to expanding early childhood education as County Mayor to stopping the Trump Administration’s nuclear weapons testing.”
“Championing innovative programs like “Pay for Success” which increased early childhood education in Salt Lake County, which has become a model for the state and the nation.”
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“For today’s students, understanding AI will soon be as fundamental as understanding computers or the internet. That means schools should begin treating AI fluency as a basic form of literacy. Students do not all need to become programmers or data scientists, but every student should understand how these systems work, how to use them responsibly and how to think critically about the information they produce.”
“Access to AI tools and education should not depend on whether a student attends an elite school or has parents who can afford private tutoring or the latest technology. Public education should ensure that every student, regardless of background, can understand and benefit from the tools shaping the future.”
“Schools can teach students not only how to use AI but also how to question it — how to evaluate sources, recognize bias and understand when technology is helping them and when it may be misleading them.”
“As we build new schools for our students, we should also build the programs that prepare them for the age of artificial intelligence, the opportunities it will bring and the responsibilities that will come with it.”
“Every Utah family deserves dignity and equal protection under the law. I have a long record of advancing LGBTQ+ rights, beginning in the Utah State Senate when I helped secure Utah’s landmark statewide nondiscrimination law protecting LGBTQ+ people from discrimination in housing and employment.”
“In Congress, I was the only member of Utah’s delegation to vote for the Equality Act — landmark federal civil-rights legislation to prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.”
“Throughout my time as State Senator, Mayor, and in Congress, I have supported policies that protect LGBTQ+ Americans from discrimination in housing, employment, health care, and public life, and I will continue defending the rights and safety of all Utahns, including transgender Americans who deserve the ability to live authentically and securely free from harassment or exclusion.”
Shore up Social Security's finances for the long term
Restore staffing and service at Social Security offices
“I organized the event because protecting Social Security is one of my top priorities if I return to Congress. After a lifetime of work, Americans deserve to know the promise they paid into will still be there for them.”
“First, restore Social Security customer service. If Americans paid into the system for decades, they deserve to be able to reach someone when they call. That means restoring staffing levels at the Social Security Administration and ensuring local offices remain accessible, especially for seniors who rely on in-person help.”
“Second, protect the benefits Americans earned. Social Security is not a handout. Workers paid into it every paycheck of their lives. I will oppose efforts to privatize the program, cut benefits, or push the retirement age further out for working families.”
“Third, strengthen Social Security for the next generation. We should address the program’s long-term finances responsibly by asking the wealthiest Americans to contribute their fair share while protecting benefits for middle-class retirees. With sensible reforms now, we can ensure Social Security remains strong for decades to come.”
Fund the agencies and programs that care for public lands
Ensure public access to public lands
Expand national parks and wilderness protections
“I will fight to protect Utah’s public lands, defend Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante, restore the Great Salt Lake, advance lasting protections for the Wasatch and work to pass America’s Red Rock Wilderness Act.”
“I will protect Utah’s public lands and national parks from being sold off and exploited. Our public lands support outdoor recreation, rural economies, and a way of life that’s central to who we are as Utahns. We need to preserve them for future generations, not sell them to the highest bidder.”
“I have a strong record of defending our public lands against development that threatens the places we love. I vigorously opposed the proposed SkiLink interconnect and the gondola in Little Cottonwood Canyon because they put sensitive terrain and watershed areas at risk, and I have championed lasting wilderness protections for the Central Wasatch.”
“In Congress, I stood alone among Utah’s delegation in voting for the Great American Outdoors Act — landmark bipartisan legislation that permanently funds the Land and Water Conservation Fund and invests billions to repair and maintain our national parks and public lands — ensuring they remain accessible, protected, and preserved for generations to come.”
“Technology companies should play an important role in building safeguards, especially for young people. But we cannot rely on them alone. Artificial intelligence is advancing too quickly and shaping too many parts of our economy and society to leave its rules entirely to private companies.”
“Ultimately, the United States will need a clear national framework for AI governance — one that protects safety, privacy and transparency while still encouraging innovation. A patchwork of state-by-state rules will not be enough for a technology that operates across borders and affects every American community.”
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“If I have the opportunity to serve in Congress again, I will work with colleagues in both parties to support policies that promote responsible AI innovation while ensuring our schools have the resources to prepare students for the opportunities and risks this technology brings.”
“Since Roe v. Wade was overturned, we’ve seen women denied life-saving care, and some have died as a result. That’s wrong, it’s dangerous, and it’s why we need to restore the freedom for women to make their own health decisions. I support codifying Roe into federal law to ensure women’s health decisions are protected nationwide.”
Lower health care costs, including premiums and out-of-pocket costs
Lower prescription drug prices
Hold health insurance companies accountable
“I’m focused on tackling the affordability crisis by standing against Trump’s tariffs that are driving up the cost of groceries and everyday items, by expanding access to housing that’s affordable, lowering health care costs, strengthening retirement security, and pushing back on economic policies that reward corporations while driving up prices for everyone else.”
“Nobody should have to choose between paying the rent and seeing a doctor. I’ll fight to lower health care costs by protecting coverage, reducing prescription drug prices, and standing up to policies that put insurance company profits ahead of patients.”
“Nobody should have to choose between paying the rent and seeing a doctor. I’ll fight to lower health care costs by protecting coverage, reducing prescription drug prices, and standing up to policies that put insurance company profits ahead of patients.”
“I’ll go to work every day thinking about how to lower housing costs, get you the medical care you deserve and make life a little bit easier for Utah families.”
“Nobody should have to choose between paying the rent and seeing a doctor. I’ll fight to lower health care costs by protecting coverage, reducing prescription drug prices, and standing up to policies that put insurance company profits ahead of patients.”
“Nobody should have to choose between paying the rent and seeing a doctor. I’ll fight to lower health care costs by protecting coverage, reducing prescription drug prices, and standing up to policies that put insurance company profits ahead of patients.”
Cut greenhouse gas emissions, including by moving to clean energy
“Climate change is an existential threat that demands our immediate attention. I will work in Congress to curb greenhouse gas emissions and address the many other environmental crises facing our state so that our kids can breathe clean air, enjoy nature, and inherit a prosperous future.”
“Climate change is an existential threat that demands our immediate attention. I will work in Congress to curb greenhouse gas emissions and address the many other environmental crises facing our state so that our kids can breathe clean air, enjoy nature, and inherit a prosperous future.”
“I will fight to restore and protect the Great Salt Lake, whose decline threatens Utah’s air quality, public health, wildlife habitat, and economy. That means pushing for smart water policy and conservation efforts that keep the lake healthy even during seasons of drought.”
“I’m focused on tackling the affordability crisis by standing against Trump’s tariffs that are driving up the cost of groceries and everyday items, by expanding access to housing that’s affordable, lowering health care costs, strengthening retirement security, and pushing back on economic policies that reward corporations while driving up prices for everyone else.”
“The cost of everyday essentials keeps climbing while big corporations rake in record profits. I’ll work to lower food costs by opposing tariffs and tax policies that raise prices for consumers and hurt working families.”
“I’m focused on tackling the affordability crisis by standing against Trump’s tariffs that are driving up the cost of groceries and everyday items, by expanding access to housing that’s affordable, lowering health care costs, strengthening retirement security, and pushing back on economic policies that reward corporations while driving up prices for everyone else.”
“The cost of everyday essentials keeps climbing while big corporations rake in record profits. I’ll work to lower food costs by opposing tariffs and tax policies that raise prices for consumers and hurt working families.”
“No president should use the Justice Department as a political weapon. I will defend the rule of law and fight to make the justice department independent, fair, and focused on upholding the rule of law—not targeting political opponents.”
“I’ll go to work every day thinking about how to lower housing costs, get you the medical care you deserve and make life a little bit easier for Utah families.”
“I’m focused on tackling the affordability crisis by standing against Trump’s tariffs that are driving up the cost of groceries and everyday items, by expanding access to housing that’s affordable, lowering health care costs, strengthening retirement security, and pushing back on economic policies that reward corporations while driving up prices for everyone else.”
“Utah families shouldn’t be priced out of their own communities. I’ll work to bring down the cost of housing, expand opportunities for first time homebuyers, increase housing supply, cut red tape that drives up costs, and support policies that help working families afford a safe place to live.”
“Utah families shouldn’t be priced out of their own communities. I’ll work to bring down the cost of housing, expand opportunities for first time homebuyers, increase housing supply, cut red tape that drives up costs, and support policies that help working families afford a safe place to live.”
Cut red tape and speed up permits for home building
“Utah families shouldn’t be priced out of their own communities. I’ll work to bring down the cost of housing, expand opportunities for first time homebuyers, increase housing supply, cut red tape that drives up costs, and support policies that help working families afford a safe place to live.”
Cut red tape and rules that make homes slower and costlier to build
“Utah families shouldn’t be priced out of their own communities. I’ll work to bring down the cost of housing, expand opportunities for first time homebuyers, increase housing supply, cut red tape that drives up costs, and support policies that help working families afford a safe place to live.”
“Utah can lead in clean, affordable American-made energy that strengthens our economy and lowers costs for families. I support expanding clean energy, modernizing the electrical grid, and investing in transportation infrastructure that creates jobs and secures our energy future.”
Modernize and expand the power grid to lower costs
“Utah can lead in clean, affordable American-made energy that strengthens our economy and lowers costs for families. I support expanding clean energy, modernizing the electrical grid, and investing in transportation infrastructure that creates jobs and secures our energy future.”
Make the U.S. energy independent by producing more at home
Expand clean and renewable energy production at home
“Utah can lead in clean, affordable American-made energy that strengthens our economy and lowers costs for families. I support expanding clean energy, modernizing the electrical grid, and investing in transportation infrastructure that creates jobs and secures our energy future.”
Invest in upgrading and modernizing the power grid
“Utah can lead in clean, affordable American-made energy that strengthens our economy and lowers costs for families. I support expanding clean energy, modernizing the electrical grid, and investing in transportation infrastructure that creates jobs and secures our energy future.”
Strengthen U.S. alliances and rebuild trust with allies
“In Congress, I will work to strengthen, not weaken, our alliances so that America can again be a trusted partner and respected leader on the global stage.”
Oppose tax increases on working and middle-class families
“The cost of everyday essentials keeps climbing while big corporations rake in record profits. I’ll work to lower food costs by opposing tariffs and tax policies that raise prices for consumers and hurt working families.”
“I’m focused on tackling the affordability crisis by standing against Trump’s tariffs that are driving up the cost of groceries and everyday items, by expanding access to housing that’s affordable, lowering health care costs, strengthening retirement security, and pushing back on economic policies that reward corporations while driving up prices for everyone else.”
“The cost of everyday essentials keeps climbing while big corporations rake in record profits. I’ll work to lower food costs by opposing tariffs and tax policies that raise prices for consumers and hurt working families.”
“Utah can lead in clean, affordable American-made energy that strengthens our economy and lowers costs for families. I support expanding clean energy, modernizing the electrical grid, and investing in transportation infrastructure that creates jobs and secures our energy future.”
