Braxten Rutherford
Democratic · UT
Braxten Rutherford is a writer and an elementary school teacher, born and raised in the Sandy and Draper area. He takes no donations and focuses on curbing the influence of money in local politics and on government accountability.
Track record
Track record — General
General · 2 records
Received the endorsement of the Women's Democratic Club of Utah, which lists this candidate among its 2026 endorsed candidates for Utah House District 46.
September 21, 2026
Source: wdcutah.org
Received 2,259 votes (27.65%) in the November 4, 2025 Draper mayoral general election, losing to incumbent Troy Walker, who received 5,910 votes, according to Salt Lake County's official canvass.
November 4, 2025
Source: saltlakecounty.gov
Past race Braxten Rutherford ran in:
- State House District 46 · November 3, 2026 · State House District 46; Utah