Jonny
Larsen
Democratic Marine veteran and IT professional challenging for Utah's 4th Congressional District seat in 2026
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- positions
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- endorsements
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Background
Jonny Larsen is the Democratic candidate for Utah's 4th Congressional District in the November 3, 2026 general election. He is a Salt Lake City native who grew up in the district and has described himself as a "blue dog Democrat." 1712
Larsen served in the U.S. Marine Corps as an infantry rifleman from 2000 to 2004, reaching the rank of sergeant, and says he deployed twice to Iraq. After his military service he moved into information technology, working in roles including as a senior systems/network administrator. He studied applied mathematics and physics at the University of Utah on the GI Bill but did not complete his degree when his funding ran out. 4118
Larsen has not previously held elected or legislative office. His 2026 campaign is his first run for Congress; the race is considered an open seat following redistricting. He is running against Republican incumbent Rep. Mike Kennedy, among others. 21317
Key issues in his campaign have included housing affordability, the Iran war, gas prices, and public lands. 567
At a glance
- Party
- Democratic
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 4, Utah
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Website
- jonnyutah4congress.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.
Timeline
- Oct 8debateLarsen and Kennedy debate at Snow College in Ephraim, Utah
Larsen and Kennedy debated at Snow College in Ephraim, hosted by the Utah Debate Commission and broadcast on PBS Utah. Larsen criticized Kennedy's votes against limiting presidential military authority, argued tariffs raise housing construction costs, and said public lands must remain in public hands.
WATCH: 4th Congressional District Debate with Mike Kennedy ... · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 2pollLarsen campaign releases internal survey showing support rising to 59.5% after bio read
Larsen's campaign said its survey of 1,270 registered district voters found the share likely to vote for him rose from 45.8% to 59.5% after respondents read a short biography. Larsen described it as 'a snapshot in time' and not a prediction. This is a campaign-reported internal result, not an independent poll.
FOR IMMEDIATE PRESS RELEASE: Internal Survey Results · Oct 2, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 21filingLarsen files late personal financial disclosure, citing missed address change
Larsen filed his personal financial disclosure on Sept. 21, ten days after the Ethics complaint. He told KSL that an address change meant he did not receive a disclosure packet. He also disclosed he had loaned his campaign $36,000, much of it from liquidating two retirement accounts, and was using credit cards for campaign expenses.
Utah Democratic candidate among dozens who failed to ... · Sep 22, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 8pollLighthouse Research poll shows Kennedy at 41.7%, Larsen at 32.9% in UT-4
A Lighthouse Research poll (fielded Sept. 8–17) commissioned by the Utah Debate Commission found Kennedy at 41.7% and Larsen at 32.9%, with Libertarian Taylor Wright at 5.3% and unaffiliated Steven Burt at 5.7%. The margin of error was 4.3%. Results informed debate qualification.
Rep. Mike Kennedy and veteran Jonny Larsen debate Iran War and affordability in fight for 4th Congressional District · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - May 9, 2025filingJonny Larsen files candidacy for Utah's 4th Congressional District
Larsen first filed his candidacy on May 9, 2025, according to Deseret News. He appears as the Democratic candidate on the general-election ballot, with voting scheduled for Nov. 3, 2026.
Utah's 4th District candidates compete for newly drawn seat · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Endorsements
- Women's Democratic Club of Utah organizationListed Larsen as their endorsed candidate for Utah's 4th Congressional District on their 2026 endorsed candidates page. wdcutah.org
- Utah Stonewall Democrats organizationAnnounced endorsement slate listing Larsen for Congressional District 4. qsaltlake.com · Apr 20, 2026
Campaign finance
Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.
- Raised
- $54K
- Spent
- $52K
- Cash on hand
- $1,129
As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H6UT02424(opens in a new tab)
Sources 11
- [1] Housing, Iran, and public lands divide 4th Congressional District candidates(opens in a new tab) Oct 12, 2026
- [2] Utah Congressional District 4: U.S. Rep. Mike Kennedy faces 3 challengers(opens in a new tab) Oct 12, 2026
- [3] Rep. Mike Kennedy and veteran Jonny Larsen debate Iran War and affordability in fight for 4th Congressional District(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
- [4] WATCH: 4th Congressional District Debate with Mike Kennedy ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
- [5] The Commitment | Where Jonny Stands on the Issues(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
- [6] Utah's 4th District candidates compete for newly drawn seat(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
- [7] FOR IMMEDIATE PRESS RELEASE: Internal Survey Results(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
- [8] Utah Democratic candidate among dozens who failed to ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 22, 2026
- [9] Jonny Larsen — 2026 Utah's 4th Congressional District ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 1, 2026
- [10] 2026 Endorsed Candidates - Women's Democratic Club of Utah(opens in a new tab) Jun 11, 2026
- [11] Utah Stonewall Democrats roll out endorsements(opens in a new tab) Apr 20, 2026