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Utah Senate District 21 Race: A Democrat and a Former Republican Take On Brady Brammer

September 25, 2026September 25, 2026John Mulholland1 Comment

Senate District 21 voters will see three names on the November 3 ballot in Utah County, and only one of them has held the seat. Republican Sen. Brady Brammer won his June primary with 57% of the vote over Cedar Hills City Council member Kelly Smith, and now faces two challengers with very different political […]

Brady Brammer: The Strategic Legislator Focused on Long-Term Infrastructure and Court Reform

May 1, 2026May 1, 2026John Mulholland2 Comments

As the 2026 election cycle hits its stride, incumbent Senator Brady Brammer is running on a record of technical, often high-stakes legislative heavy lifting. A business litigator with a Master’s in Public Administration from BYU, Brammer has spent the last eight years navigating the complexities of the House and Senate. Energy and the Economy: A […]

Senate District 21

April 15, 2026April 15, 2026John MulhollandLeave a Comment

Kelly Smith – Push for Local Sovereignty and Process Integrity As the race for the state legislature heats up, Kelly Smith is positioning herself as the candidate of “process,” local control, and collaborative governance. With six years of experience on the Cedar Hills City Council and a background as a retired educator, Smith’s platform is […]

Senate District 21 Special Election

October 25, 2024October 29, 2024John MulhollandLeave a Comment

With State Senator Mike Kennedy running for the Congressional District 3 seat, a special election to replace him has already started. This will only take effect if Kennedy wins. This will be voted on by Utah County Republican delegates in a special election on Nov 2nd. Brady Brammer Brady grew up in Orem and received […]