The Forward Party invites qualified Utahns - regardless of their current party affiliation - to participate in a transparent, values-driven selection process.

Let’s try something new.

apply to represent utah senate district 11

Download Application Guide (PDF)

APPLICATION WINDOW CLOSED

WHY run with forward

Applicants must adhere to the following:

  • Basic Eligibility

    • U.S. Citizen at least 25 years old

    • Utah resident for > 3 Years

    • Resident of Senate District 11 for > 6 months

    • Be (or become by November 11, 2025) a registered member of the Forward Party

  • Application

    • Agree to a full background and social media history check; to cover cost either pay $75, or you can file for a waiver

    • Sign the Forward Party Candidate Pledge and reelection pledge

    • Submit the Forward Party Candidate Packet including:

      • Personal video statement

      • Letter of recommendation

      • Essay response

      • Responses to Forward Utah Priorities Q&A

      • A legislative idea for your first year

Podium

Pre-Selection Process

Pursuant to the Forward Party's commitment for transparency, the attached documents show the process by which the Forward Party selected the 5 final candidates and provides the average scores of each candidate. We are grateful to all 7 candidates for participating in the process. As the scores from our committee show, all 7 candidates were tightly bunched.

The candidates with the top 5 scores were selected to be part of the next phase.

Rubric.pdf

Email to Committee Members.pdf

Committee Results.pdf