Serving

Rosalba Dominguez

State HouseDemocrat

UT-HD-35 State House

Mexican-American (first-generation)·Utah State Representative HD-35 (2025-present)

Why This Race Matters

Rosalba Dominguez is running against Marlow Draney (R); Monique Ketcham (R); Andrew Uz (R).

Dominguez is one of only four Latinas in the Utah House and the first Latina from Murray City Council to win a state seat. She faces three Republican challengers in 2026 in a competitive district she won by just 4 points (52.0%-48.0%) in 2024.

Won 2024 general election 52.0% to 48.0% over Republican Mike Bird (9,139 to 8,451 votes, 17,590 total). Raised $82,237 in campaign contributions for 2024. Succeeded retiring Rep. Mark Wheatley (D) in HD-35. Utah Democratic Convention April 11, 2026; Democratic primary June 23, 2026; general election November 3, 2026. Sponsored HB547 Diaper Program Amendments in first legislative session.

Key dates to watch: Primary on June 23, 2026 and General Election on November 3, 2026.

About

Rosalba Dominguez represents House District 35 in the Utah State Legislature since January 2025. A first-generation Mexican-American and lifelong Murray resident, she is one of only four Latinas serving in the Utah House of Representatives. She was the first Latina elected to the Murray City Council, where she served from 2019 to 2024. A graphic designer and arts educator, she teaches art classes and runs her own design business, Table 22.

Family & Heritage

First-generation Mexican-American with parents from Mexico. Born and raised in Murray, Utah as a third-generation Murrayite. Attended Judge Memorial Catholic High School. Married to Matt Parks (also a Judge Memorial alumnus). Wife, stepmother, and urban gardener. Her family said they "were some of the first brown people in the state of Utah."

Political Career

Before Politics

Creative Director and owner of Table 22 (graphic design and branding); Professional development coordinator at Utah Afterschool Network; Art teacher at Clever Octopus Creative Reuse Center (closed 2023); Freelance graphic designer; Film and video production

Education

A.S. in Graphic Design from Salt Lake Community College; B.A. in Film and Video Production from Brooks Institute of Photography

Key Issues & Priorities

*Renewable energy investment (solar and wind)

*Affordable housing (requiring 10-30% of new developments at 30-50% AMI)

*Water conservation and sustainable practices

*Reproductive rights (opposes abortion ban, supports patient-doctor decisions)

*Public education funding (opposes Amendment A)

*Community development and small business support

*Arts and culture

*Diaper access for families in need (HB547)

Notable Legislation

HB547 - Diaper Program Amendments

Creates Diapering Supplies Fund allowing taxpayers to voluntarily donate on state income tax returns to help provide diapers for families in need through nonprofits like Utah Diaper Bank

advanced to House floor

Endorsements

Utah Cultural Alliance (A+ grade)