Eva Lopez Chavez

Eva Lopez Chavez was born in Salt Lake City, Utah. She earned an associate degree from Salt Lake Community College and a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Utah. Her professional experience includes working as a project manager, mayor’s office liaison, and paralegal. She has also served as the executive director and chair of the Salt Lake County Democratic Party.[1][2][3]

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Campaign websiteLopez Chavez's campaign website stated the following:Eva's PlatformCOMPASSIONATE IMMIGRATION AND ACCOUNTABILITYAbolish ICEReform our immigration systemInvestigate and prosecute I.C.E. and Homeland Security - From masked agents to Kristi NoemRight now, there are American families afraid to hear a knock at the door. We will restore American dignity through compassionate and practical immigration reform.We must move away from the militarization of our borders and communities; I will work to dismantle ICE and reduce our bloated defense programs, and reinvest those billions into our schools, our local infrastructure, and into a humane immigration system.I will readily fire Kristi Noem and open investigations against her and against every member of Homeland Security who has terrorized Americans and violated our rights.GREAT SALT LAKE AND ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIPMandated sovereign water level for the Great Salt LakeRenew and improve the Colorado CompactThe Great Salt Lake is not only a vital resource, it holds a place at the core of Utah’s identity. Securing our future means restoring the Great Salt Lake and preserving our watershed.I will work to set a legally mandated water level for the Great Salt Lake. I will work with the state and federal government to improve the Colorado Compact, the inter-state agreement sharing the Colorado River’s decreasing water. I will work with farmers to protect our watershed, safeguarding Utah’s air and water to ensure public health for future generations.PEOPLE-POWERED DEMOCRACY AND ANTI-CORRUPTION PLANOverturn Citizens UnitedBan corporate PAC donationsCrack down on special interests.I will support the overturn of Citizens United and work to ban corporate PAC donations. We cannot sustain a democracy in which the votes of the wealthy hold more weight than the votes of the working class. We must restore power to the people by cracking down on corporate interests and putting everyday Utahns first.HOUSING JUSTICE AND WORKING CLASS HOMEOWNERSHIPEnact federal renter protectionsExpand community land trustsHousing is a human right; I will fight for federal renter protections to stop displacement and I will work to expand community land trusts to ensure Utah families can actually own the homes they live in.REPRODUCTIVE FREEDOM AND UNIVERSAL HEALTHCAREFederally codify Roe v. WadeChampion "Healthcare for All"Healthcare is a right. I will champion a universal 'Healthcare for All' system that ensures no Utahn is one medical bill away from bankruptcy. I will also vote to federally codify Roe v. Wade—the government has no business invading a person’s privacy, making personal medical decisions for them, nor should it be able to prevent doctors from giving the highest standard of care.INVESTING IN INFRASTRUCTURE: THE RIO GRANDE PLAN AND THE VANITY GONDOLA“Yes” to Rio Grande Plan“No” to Little Cottonwood Vanity GondolaI am a 'Yes' on the Rio Grande Plan—it is more than a train project, it is the key to removing the barriers that have divided our district’s west side for decades. We have the opportunity here to open the door for massive, sustainable growth and affordable housing. In Congress I will advocate for the Federal funding needed to make the plan a reality.We must work to expand public infrastructure to further regionalize transportation, distribution, and logistics prior to the 2034 Olympics.The vanity project to put a gondola in Little Cottonwood Canyon will be a blight on the landscape and a waste of taxpayer dollars while serving very few users. We must preserve the natural beauty of our state and say ‘No’ to this project, and reinvest instead in sustainable, community-first transit.— Eva Lopez Chavez's campaign website (April 12, 2026)Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am the eldest daughter of a working-class Mexican immigrant family and a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community. My background is as a government administrative professional who recently worked at city hall as a liaison and project manager. I'm running to represent District 4 as a decade-long neighbor and as someone who shows up to represent our community.

I believe our neighborhood deserves to have an active voice representing them at city hall.

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?

Neighborhood SafetyCommunity Preservation and Affordable HousingEnvironmental Stewardship and Saving our Great Salt Lake

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I'm excited by the growth we are experiencing. We have an opportunity to shape our neighborhoods long-term to help continue being a place for all types of families and people to live in. I believe our communities are centered in the parks we build, the schools we preserve, and the streets we repair: we determine the families that will make our neighborhood their home. I cannot wait to continue showing up for our Downtown and District 4 families.

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

I look up to my grandmother, Graciela, who escaped poverty in Mexico to build a better life for her family in the US. I'm eternally grateful for teaching me the value of hardworking and for caring for our community.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

I remember 9/11 and the aftermath that chilled our nation. I was 6 years old.

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

My first job was at 14 years old working at the "Big T" swimming pool. I worked there for two year until it closed.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Utah AFL-CIO

Central Utah Federation of Labor

Salt Lake City Fraternal Order of Police

AFSCME Local 1004

American Federation of Teachers – Utah

Heat and Frost Insulators Local 69

Operating Engineers Local 3

International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 57

UA Local 140 Plumbers, Pipefitters, HVAC&R

INTERNATIONAL UNION OF PAINTERS AND ALLIED TRADES local 77

TEAMSTERS LOCAL 222