Representative Gay Lynn Bennion submits her official resignation letter to the Lieutenant Governor’s Office and the Utah Democratic Party, effective December 5, 2025

November 20 – December 4, 2025

Vacancy notification and candidate application period. Applications are reviewed by the Salt Lake County Clerk and the Utah Democratic Party. All prospective candidates must apply using the official UDP application form.

December 4, 2025 at 5:00 PM

Candidate application deadline.

December 6, 2025 at 11:00 AM

Special Election convenes. Eligible state delegates residing within House District 41 will participate in a Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) process to select the replacement nominee. Immediately following the delegate vote, the State Central Committee will meet to ratify the result and certify it to the Lieutenant Governor’s Office.

December 10, 2025