Taylor
Wright
Libertarian candidate Taylor Wright challenges Rep. Mike Kennedy in Utah's 4th Congressional District in 2026
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Background
Taylor Wright is the Libertarian Party candidate for Utah's 4th Congressional District in the November 3, 2026 general election. He is challenging incumbent Republican Mike Kennedy for the seat. 124
Wright works as a physical education teacher and has worked extensively with adults with special needs. The Salt Lake Tribune also identified him as an elementary school teacher in October 2026. 14
Beyond teaching, Wright has coached football at the middle school, high school, and college levels, and hosts a podcast called Saving Humanity. No prior elected office has been identified in available sources. 15
At a glance
- Party
- Libertarian
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 4, Utah
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Current office
- Physical education teacher
- Website
- wrightforutah.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
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Timeline
- Oct 12newsWright outlines Libertarian platform in Salt Lake Tribune candidate questionnaire
In a candidate questionnaire published by the Salt Lake Tribune, Wright stated government should 'protect life, liberty and property — then get out of the way.' He called for ending tariffs, cutting taxes and regulations, reducing zoning barriers, protecting water rights and creating water markets, and decentralization including the right of states to peacefully secede and nullify unconstitutional federal power. He answered 'For' on Constitutional Amendment B and declined to answer on Amendment A.
Utah Congressional District 4: U.S. Rep. Mike Kennedy faces 3 challengers · Oct 12, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 8debateWright excluded from UT-4 televised debate at Snow College
Kennedy and Larsen participated in the televised debate at Snow College. Wright, having polled at 5.3% against a 10% threshold, was not on the debate stage.
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) - Sep 29pollLighthouse Research poll shows Wright at 5.3%, below debate threshold
A Lighthouse Research poll commissioned by the Utah Debate Commission found Kennedy at 41.7%, Larsen at 32.9%, Burt at 5.7%, and Wright at 5.3%. Because the Utah Debate Commission required 10% support for debate participation, Wright did not qualify for the October debate.
Lighthouse Research Polls - Call the Map · Oct 12, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Sources 4
- [1] Lighthouse Research Polls - Call the Map(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] Home - Taylor Wright(opens in a new tab) Mar 12, 2026