Eric Last

Eric Last (Democratic Party) is running for election to the Utah House of Representatives to represent District 17. He is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. The Democratic primary for this office on June 23, 2026, was canceled.

Last was a 2014 Democratic candidate for District 17 of the Utah House of Representatives.[1]

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Last's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[2]

Education

Excerpt: "I am a strong supporter (as well as a product) of public education. Utah's per pupil spending is last in the nation. Nearly one in five students don't graduate from high school. These statistics should be startling to all of us. They are unacceptable. My priorities are to increase funding for public education and reduce wasteful spending so that we can reduce class sizes and provide help for struggling students. Children are our future. We must invest in them."

Ethics

Excerpt: "I believe that legislators with conflicts of interest should have to disclose such conflicts, not just on a disclosure form they file, but also when they present, sponsor, or co-sponsor legislation. I do not believe that a legislator should be able to vote on bill that will affect him or her financially."

Healthcare

Excerpt: "The Affordable Care Act has attempted to address these issues with very mixed results. These reforms in insurance are only a beginning to seeking solutions to our ongoing healthcare crisis."

Excerpt: "For us to get it right, we are going to have to work across the aisle and find the best ideas from all across the political spectrum. We need to stop trying to score political points and genuinely try to find a way to help everyone get the care they need at a price they can afford."

Taxes

Excerpt: "No one wants to pay more tax than necessary. Most people recognize that taxes are essential in a civilized society. It is the duty of government to use taxpayer money responsibly. Wasting tax money is unacceptable and every effort should be made to ensure taxpayer funds are used in the most efficient manner possible."

Marriage

Excerpt: "For these, among other reasons, I support giving same-gender couples the right to be legally married in our state."