Brandon Young

Brandon Young graduated from Fremont High School. He attended Broadview Entertainment Arts University. His career experience includes working as a filmmaker.[1]

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Lifelong Utahn, husband, father, filmmaker, and community advocate running to represent Utah House District 14. I believe government works best when it listens to the people it serves. I’m running because I believe Utah can do better for working families, our children, and our future—and because voters deserve a representative who leads with honesty, empathy, transparency, and a willingness to work with anyone to get things done.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Economy. Utah families are working hard, yet the cost of living continues to rise. Housing, groceries, healthcare, and other necessities are putting pressure on household budgets. We need an economy that works for the people who keep our communities running. That means supporting fair wages, strengthening workers’ rights, ending gender wage gap, expanding affordable healthcare, encouraging responsible economic growth, and making sure tax policy prioritizes the services Utah families depend on.Education. Every Utah child deserves access to a quality public education, regardless of their family’s income. Our teachers deserve the resources, support, and respect necessary to do their jobs well. I support investing in public schools, reducing classroom sizes, protecting educators and students, limiting school vouchers, and ensuring education funding reaches the classrooms where it is needed most. A strong public education system is an investment in Utah’s future.Environment. Utah’s future depends on protecting the natural resources and environment that make this state special. We must address the Great Salt Lake, protect clean air and water, preserve our public lands, and plan responsibly for growth. I support practical investments in clean energy and conservation while demanding transparency and accountability when major developments affect Utah’s water and energy resources, such as data centers and nuclear power. Responsible growth means leaving Utah better for the next generation.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I’m passionate about public policies that improve everyday life for Utah families. My priorities include economic affordability and fair wages, public education, healthcare and reproductive rights, workers’ rights, responsible growth, clean air and water, Great Salt Lake restoration, public lands, clean energy, and government transparency. I also believe democracy works best when government respects individual rights, listens to constituents, and makes decisions openly and responsibly.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

I look up to my children who have become upstanding individuals who are kind, empathetic, intelligent, and strong.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

An elected representative should be honest, transparent, accountable, and willing to work with people who may disagree.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

The core responsibility of an elected official is to serve the people, not a political party, special interests, or personal ambition. Above all, the job is to represent the interests of the community, protect the rights of its residents, and leave our state stronger for the next generation.

What legacy would you like to leave?

I want my legacy to be one of people, humanity, creativity, and the future. I want to build something that outlasts me.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

I was a Standard-Examiner paperboy. I did it for about four years, covering two routes while riding my bike, rain or shine, six feet of snow, uphill both ways.

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Learning to be kind to myself and recognize my worth.

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and state legislature?

While both need to hold one another accountable, the governor and legislators must put aside ego, personal ambition, wealth, religion, and party affiliation and focus entirely on the people.

What do you perceive to be your state's greatest challenges over the next decade?

The Great Salt Lake is the most critical challenge Utah faces. Nothing is more important, with so much at stake for our state, our economy, and the health of our people.

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

It is essential whenever possible.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Utah Progressive Caucus, Planned Parenthood, Utah Education Association, Women's Democratic Club of Utah, Utah Parents for Teachers, Mom's Demand Action (Gun Sense Candidate)

What was the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember?

I vaguely remember the Berlin Wall and Challenger explosion, but distinctly being acutely aware of the Gulf War due to CNN reporting.