Taylor Wright is running as a Libertarian for Utah's 4th Congressional District seat in the U.S. House of Representatives.

The election is Nov. 3.

Wright faces Republican Mike Kennedy, Democratic candidate Jonny Larsen and independent Steven Burt. Wright is certified for the ballot, according to BallotReady.

Candidate information

  • Party: Libertarian
  • Office sought: U.S. House of Representatives, Utah 4th Congressional District
  • Occupation: Physical education teacher; also works with adults with special needs

According to his campaign website, Wright has spent his career "helping people grow in confidence, independence, and dignity" through his work as a physical education teacher and with adults with special needs. No prior elected office or other public service experience appears in his campaign materials.

On the issues

The following positions are drawn from Wright's campaign website and his responses submitted through BallotReady. All statements reflect the candidate's own views.

Decentralizing power: Wright said decisions should be made closer to the people they affect. He said many responsibilities Washington holds belong with states, communities and individuals. Wright said he supports limiting federal power and returning authority to local governments.

Free markets: Wright said government should not distort markets or punish consumers through policies like tariffs. He said free markets create innovation, opportunity and prosperity.

Individual liberty: Wright said every person deserves the freedom to make their own choices about their life, work and future without unnecessary government interference.

Environment: Wright said free people solve problems and free markets reward better solutions to save the Great Salt Lake.

Foreign policy and constitutional authority: Wright said a strong America defends itself when necessary but avoids unnecessary wars. He said the focus should be on free trade, diplomacy and what he called "the prosperity that comes from minding our own business." Wright also said Congress must follow the Constitution and reclaim its responsibility to check executive power, especially regarding war and federal authority.

The positions above are based on Wright's campaign website and his responses submitted through BallotReady.