DemocraticFirst-time candidate
Araueni Olivares is a Democratic candidate for Utah State Board of Education District 8 in the 2026 general election. This is their first run for office.
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Utah State Board of Education District 8
General: November 3, 2026 · Primary: June 23, 2026
General election
RepublicanEducator
Nicole McDermott is an educator with 26 years of classroom experience running for her first term on the Utah State Board of Education. She emphasizes putting student learning first, keeping politics out of educational decisions, and strengthening communication with parents. McDermott also supports policies guided by data and collaborative decision-making.
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Primary
RepublicanAdvancedEducator
Nicole McDermott is an educator with 26 years of classroom experience running for her first term on the Utah State Board of Education. She emphasizes putting student learning first, keeping politics out of educational decisions, and strengthening communication with parents. McDermott also supports policies guided by data and collaborative decision-making.
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RepublicanFirst-time candidateEducator and administrator
Trina Christensen is a Republican candidate for Utah State Board of Education District 8 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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Convention
DemocraticFirst-time candidateAdvanced
Araueni Olivares is a Democratic candidate for Utah State Board of Education District 8 in the 2026 general election. This is their first run for office.
From the candidate’s published profile
RepublicanAdvancedEducator
Nicole McDermott is an educator with 26 years of classroom experience running for her first term on the Utah State Board of Education. She emphasizes putting student learning first, keeping politics out of educational decisions, and strengthening communication with parents. McDermott also supports policies guided by data and collaborative decision-making.
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RepublicanFirst-time candidateAdvancedEducator and administrator
Trina Christensen is a Republican candidate for Utah State Board of Education District 8 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
From the candidate’s public filings