2025 Party Leadership Elections
On May 3rd, 2025, join us at Midvale Middle School for our highly anticipated Party Leadership Elections! This is your chance to step up and shape the future of Salt Lake County Democrats. All registered Democrats in Salt Lake County are eligible to file and run for any of these exciting positions.
Positions up for election:
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Party Chair
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First Vice Chair
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Second Vice Chair
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Treasurer
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Secretary
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House District Chairs, Vice Chairs, and Secretaries for all 27 Salt Lake County House Districts
Filing for the 2025 Party Leadership Elections is open and will close on April 3rd. Want to know more about the roles, responsibilities, and how the election process works? See our Salt Lake County Democratic Party Constitution.
Filed Candidates (updated as of 4/03/2025; 5:00pm)
Executive Committee Candidates
Chair
Jade Velazquez
Salt Lake County is the beating heart of Utah’s Democratic movement, and I am honored to serve as your Chair, leading the charge for progressive values, inclusive leadership, and a stronger, more united party. Over the past two years, we’ve built a more engaged and effective Democratic Party—one that fights for working families, protects fundamental rights, and elects Democrats up and down the ballot. Our team has expanded grassroots organizing, registered new voters, and trained more than 1,000 enthusiastic volunteers. We’ve helped elect and re-elect 60 Democratic leaders, proving Salt Lake County is a thriving Democratic stronghold. By investing in future leaders, we’re building a lasting pipeline of candidates, campaign staff, and community advocates. Over the last two years, we have marched in dozens of parades, tabled at more than 30 community festivals, and promoted over 300 candidate events.
I am running for re-election because our work is far from over. We have the chance to flip key seats and show Utah what Democratic leadership can do. That means strengthening grassroots activism, supporting Democratic candidates who reflect our values, and expanding outreach to underrepresented communities. Salt Lake County Democrats are more fired up than ever. I ask for your support and your vote to keep our momentum going and our party moving forward.
For more information, visit jade4slco.com
First Vice Chair
David Carlson
I would like to offer my services to serve, if elected, as vice chair of the Democratic Party. I served for 30 years as an Assistant Attorney General at the Office of the Utah Attorney General until I was involved in a serious automobile accident and had to retire in 2019. I sought the party's nomination as a candidate for the office of Utah Attorney General this year but did not receive the nomination. I am a lifelong Democrat; my father, Wayne Carlson, was the party chair, my grandfather, Elof Carlson, was a union organizer and lifelong Democrat.
Amber Hendrix
Hello and welcome!
I’m Amber Hendrix, your current 1st Vice Chair of the Salt Lake County Democratic Party for the last two years.
I am honored and grateful to run for reelection.
I believe in the power of coming together to create something more significant than the sum of our parts, and I have witnessed this firsthand within this great country.
When we foster a culture of belonging, ensuring that progressive and modern values continue to shape our communities and where every voice, culture, age demographic, and perspective is heard and valued—we unlock the true potential of a grassroots movement.
When we unite, we create a brighter future for everyone.
Thank you for being part of this journey.
Let’s keep building—together!
For more information visit: https://www.reelectamberhendrixas1stvcchair.org/
Michele Rivera
I am tirelessly working towards better government with my community and political engagements. I am on the Board of Planned Parenthood Associated of Utah, where I am currently the co-chair of the Endorsements Committee. I have been the Vice-Chair of the SLCounty Dems Black Caucus since 2020, where I have supported Black candidates in all forms of political races. In 2023, became a non-partisan Elected Official for the Mount Olympus Improvement District, which encompasses Millcreek, Holladay, South Salt Lake, and a bit of a Murray. I was able to win 65% of the vote. In 2024 I was the Chair of Caucus Chairs for the County Party and the Second Vice Chair for the County Party.
For my day job, I am a Data Engineer and Analyst , where I have more than 10 years of experience in revenue, accounting, and cash collections analytics.
I want to help the party with knowledge and skills that I have, to gain and retain important seats for the party. There is nothing more important for me, than to be a vehicle for supporting, and expanding the Democratic Party, and particularly the Salt Lake County Democratic Party.
Danny Sorenson
I am running for First Vice Chair because I want to serve my community. For as long as I can remember, I have loved reading about the history of our Nation. I would learn about the ideals this Nation was founded upon and I would learn about times that those ideals were achieved and times we have failed to achieve those ideals. I learned about individuals who would try to improve their communities, and how this country and this world benefited from such efforts, despite imperfections. I learned about individuals who changed, who worked to become better.I am volunteering to serve as First Vice Chair not because I think I can make great change, but because I want to do my part to help my community. I want to work to bring new ideas on growing the party in Salt Lake County and help diversify how this State is governed. I want to work to nominate and support leaders who will help our communities and help us achieve the ideals that this Nation was founded on. I ask for your support to help achieve these goals.
Second Vice Chair
Audrey Evans
A seasoned entrepreneur and leader, Audrey Evans excels at building organizations, fostering collaboration, and leading teams to success. As the founder of INTI Coffee and the nonprofit Food For All, Audrey has developed a reputation for her ability to connect with diverse communities and spearhead impactful initiatives.
Running for Second Vice Chair of the Salt Lake County Democrats, Audrey is committed to serving Utah Democrats and helping to strengthen the party’s Identity and Issue Caucus. With a proven track record in coalition-building, strategic collaboration, and leadership, Audrey is dedicated to elevating the voices of all Utah Democrats, ensuring their success and unity moving forward.
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Jesús Jimenez-Vivanco
I’m Jesús Jimenez-Vivanco, and I’m running for 2nd Vice Chair of the Salt Lake County Democratic Party.
Right now more than ever, it’s important to build community and have each other’s backs. One of the ways Democrats reach into existing communities is through our interest and identity caucuses. Each caucus is fairly independent. I want each caucus to reach their own goals in their own ways on issues they deeply care about. New caucus leadership? We can train you.
Established team needs support? I will be your greatest advocate.
I come from a working class background. I understand how people have to juggle life in order to make time for community and political work. This is why I will be as flexible as possible to help you how, when, and where you need support. I want to see caucuses working together as well. We can learn from one another. Our community-based work will lay the foundation for our candidates’ success, and I will be there with you.
Our ties with one another, our community, is our greatest strength. I would like to help you bring your community’s strengths into the Democratic Party. Vote Jesús for 2nd Vice Chair. Thank you.
Treasurer
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David Rodgers
David Rodgers is excited to be running for Treasurer of the Salt Lake County Democratic Party!
David volunteered for four years as the treasurer of his Condominium Homeowners Association and worked with community leaders to ensure there was a balanced budget and any financial concerns were handled swiftly with professionalism and care.
David has served since 2022 as the House District Chair of Utah House District 35 and spent the last year serving as an At-Large member of the Salt Lake County Democratic Party Executive Committee. Throughout this service David has shown that he is committed to working as hard as possible to elect democratic candidates. Serving as the Treasurer will allow David to combine experience with passion and work to make sure the Salt Lake County Democratic Party is using resources wisely to support critical party functions such as candidate support and training opportunities for delegates and precinct officers.
David is committed to transparency and accountability and will work to ensure that members of the party feel confident that donations and other resources are being used in ways that support and enhance democratic principles and values.
Secretary
Jared Eborn
My goal is to increase awareness and communication of issues, laws and initiatives impacting residents and community members of Salt Lake County and the rest of the state.
I have been a resident of Murray (HD 35) for the past 20 years and raised four children.
As a professional communicator with 15-plus years experience in journalism as a reporter and editor, 10-plus years experience in event management and marketing, and a life of advocating and working for people less privileged than myself.
I believe Salt Lake County and Utah need more active and responsive communication to stimulate growth and participation in the Democratic Party in order to swing elections and kill the GOP super majority that exists in the Utah State Legislature.
The time has come to end the tyranny of the Utah GOP.
House District Officers
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Chair: Kevin Parke
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Vice Chair: Bryce Williams
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Secretary: Katherine Torres
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Chair: David Berg; Corderro Baxter
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Vice Chair: Gwen Springmeyer; Aaron Browne Sebright
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Secretary: Jamie Carter
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Chair: Matt Janke
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Vice Chair: Lauren Spatafore
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Secretary: Lara Carbine
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Chair: Sam Forbyn
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Vice Chair: Dan Erickson
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Secretary: Chris Condit
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Chair: Tenile Taggart
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Vice Chair: Ally Goff
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Secretary: Deidra Ritchart
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Chair: James Fenn
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Vice Chair: Elisabeth Weight
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Secretary: Michael Finch
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Chair: Becky Kump
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Vice Chair: Cindi Keane
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Secretary: Jackie Jansen
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Chair: Marni LeFevre
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Vice Chair: Zachary Angell; Bridget Grismer
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Secretary: Sophia Hawes-Tingey
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Chair: Randall Howes; Kayla Aitken
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Vice Chair: Amelia Kwan-Lee; Aryssa Archuleta
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Secretary: Amy Moore; Apollo Mauga
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Chair: Jennifer Miller-Smith
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Vice Chair: Michele Rivera; Eric Biggart
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Secretary: Giana Petrichella
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Chair: Matthew Tracy
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Vice Chair: Karen Oliver
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Secretary: Maggie French
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Chair: Nicole Nelson, Kenneth Charette; Mark Rothacher
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Vice Chair: Audrey Evans
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Secretary: Deondra Brown
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Chair: Peter Ott
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Vice Chair: Jared Eborn; Jeff Evans; Jared Mulaney
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Secretary: Raquel Kumrow
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Chair: Lynda Griffiths
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Vice Chair: Griff Griffiths
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Secretary: Richard Jaramillo
House District Officers
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Chair: Toni Rossi
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Vice Chair: Vicki Koncar
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Secretary: Hyrum Matthews
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Chair: Ryan LaRe; Zach Jacob
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Vice Chair: Stephanie Roach
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Secretary: Alyx Pattison
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Chair: Scott Bell
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Vice Chair: Carson Barlow
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Secretary:
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Chair: Wendy Davis
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Vice Chair: Christian Luke Maynes
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Secretary: Amber Hendrix
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Chair: Jennifer Cottam
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Vice Chair: Susan Murphy
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Secretary: Jade Velazquez
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Chair: Dave Moore
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Vice Chair: Maryam Radpour
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Secretary: Terri Gilfillan
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Chair: Howard Van Horn; David Parker; Carrie Bohnsack
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Vice Chair: Carrie Bohnsack; David Parker
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Secretary: David Parker
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Chair: Lori Taylor
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Vice Chair: Elias Ayala; Theresa Christensen; Krystal Hansen
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Secretary: Jennifer Rogers
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Chair: Cheryl Harris
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Vice Chair: Stuart Hepworth
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Secretary:
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Chair: Lisa Thompson
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Vice Chair: Kyle Waters
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Secretary: Stephanie James
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Chair: Fred Gruendell
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Vice Chair:
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Secretary: Brandon Dew
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Chair: Stephen Middleton
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Vice Chair: Andi Carroll
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Secretary:
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Chair: Catherine Voutaz
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Vice Chair: Lillian Bowles-Brown
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Secretary: Mimi Setterberg