Steven
Burt
Steven Burt, attorney and independent candidate for U.S. House in Utah's 4th Congressional District (2026)
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Background
Steven Burt is an attorney and unaffiliated candidate running for the U.S. House in Utah's 4th Congressional District in 2026. He was born and raised in South Jordan, Utah, where he continues to reside. 13
Burt earned a B.A. from Brigham Young University in 2003 and a J.D. from the University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law in 2007. He practiced litigation at Ballard Spahr from 2007 to 2016, then transitioned to in-house roles at solar companies including Vivint, Sunrun, and PosiGen. At PosiGen, he served as Chief Public Policy & Engagement Officer. 1215
Burt returned to Ballard Spahr, where he is currently listed as counsel, handling litigation, regulatory compliance, and government affairs. His campaign biography also highlights pro bono work on immigration-related issues. 123
Burt has no prior elected offices. He is challenging incumbent Republican Rep. Mike Kennedy in the newly drawn Utah 4th District, running as an unaffiliated (independent) candidate. 41017
At a glance
- Party
- Unaffiliated
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 4, Utah
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Current office
- Counsel at Ballard Spahr
- Website
- stevenburt.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.
Timeline
- Date unknownpollLighthouse Research poll (fielded Sept. 8–17) puts Burt at 5.7%, below 10% debate threshold
A Lighthouse Research poll commissioned by the Utah Debate Commission put Burt at 5.7%, with Kennedy at 41.7% and Larsen at 32.9%. The 10% threshold was required for debate participation.
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) - Oct 12filingBurt running as unaffiliated candidate in Utah's 4th Congressional District general election
As of October 12, 2026, Burt is confirmed as an unaffiliated candidate in the November 3 general election, challenging Republican Mike Kennedy, Democrat Jonny Larsen, and Libertarian Taylor Wright for the open 4th District seat.
Utah Congressional District 4: U.S. Rep. Mike Kennedy faces 3 challengers · Oct 12, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 12newsBurt outlines policy priorities in Salt Lake Tribune candidate questionnaire
Burt said addressing corruption was among his highest priorities, noting he had not accepted corporate or PAC money. He also stated support for ending the war in Iran, housing and zoning measures, reining in Trump's tariffs, balancing the budget, a new water plan, and federal AI regulation.
Utah Congressional District 4: U.S. Rep. Mike Kennedy faces 3 challengers · Oct 12, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 8debateBurt excluded from Utah 4th District debate at Snow College; protests his absence
Kennedy and Larsen debated at Snow College while Burt and Libertarian Taylor Wright were not onstage due to the commission's 10% polling threshold. Burt argued the commission should not assume 'meaningful political competition exists only between the two major parties.'
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)
Campaign finance
Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.
- Raised
- $34K
- Spent
- $32K
- Cash on hand
- $2,075
As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H6UT04024(opens in a new tab)
Sources 5
- [1] Utah Congressional District 4: U.S. Rep. Mike Kennedy faces 3 challengers(opens in a new tab) Oct 12, 2026
- [2] 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
- [3] Steven Burt (I) – UT-04 House 2026 | Smarter.Vote(opens in a new tab) Sep 1, 2026
- [4] Steven Burt — Unknown Race(opens in a new tab) Aug 29, 2026
- [5] Steven Burt(opens in a new tab) Aug 15, 2026