Pitcher wins uncontested state Senate District 14 race

Sen. Stephanie Pitcher, a Democrat, won reelection to Utah State Senate District 14 with 24,049 votes, according to unofficial results from Utah Lieutenant Governor's Office, Elections. Pitcher ran unopposed in the general election, receiving 100% of the votes counted. All reporting units have reported.

What was at stake

Pitcher has served in the Utah State Senate since 2023, according to BallotReady. The Salt Lake City-area district leans heavily Democratic, and no Republican filed to run for the seat, The Salt Lake Tribune reported in June.

The key issues:

• Affordability: Pitcher said she championed legislation on renter credit reporting, eviction record reform, expanding childcare access and cracking down on surveillance pricing, according to her responses to a Salt Lake Tribune voter survey.
• Water: Pitcher called for investment in agricultural water efficiency, reduced corporate water waste and increased funding to restore water levels to the Great Salt Lake.
• Government trust: Pitcher identified declining trust in government as the most pressing issue facing voters, saying the Legislature "redrawn political maps to its benefit, overridden voters, and fast-tracked projects over public objection."

A little history

Pitcher focused on criminal justice issues during her time as a lawmaker, according to The Salt Lake Tribune. She faced a Democratic primary challenge from Tayler Khater, a teacher and former principal who worked in the Utah public school system. The Tribune noted that because no Republican filed, the primary winner would be the de facto general election winner.

What's next

The results remain unofficial until the canvass is complete. Under Utah law, candidates may request a recount if the margin between the winning and losing candidate is 0.25% or less of total votes cast, according to Verified Voting. With no opponent in this race, a recount does not apply.

Election results: Utah State Senate - District 14 (Utah General Election, 2026-11-03)

Source: Utah Lieutenant Governor's Office, Elections. Results current as of Nov. 3, 2026, 9:05 p.m. MST. Reporting: 1 of 1. Unofficial results; every reporting unit has reported.