Giovanni Hernandez is running against Angela Romero (D, incumbent House Democratic Leader), Richard Nowak (R, convention rival).
HD-25 covers Salt Lake City's heavily Latino west side. Incumbent Angela Romero is the first Latina to serve as House Democratic Leader in Utah history and has held the seat since 2013, winning 63.7% in 2024. Hernandez faces long odds in one of the state's most Democratic districts.
Hernandez must first win the April 18, 2026 Republican convention against Richard Nowak, who ran in 2024 and received 36.3% in the general election. If multiple candidates advance, a June 23 primary follows. The general election is November 3, 2026.
Key dates to watch: Primary on June 23, 2026 and General Election on November 3, 2026.