#HD36
Current News 8/22/26 /hd36.pols TD29
August 23, 2026 at 1:39 AM
Jon Hanson for HD36 already has his ActBlue up 😏
Which’s ones? I can talk to them haha
January 15, 2026 at 12:36 AM
Me waiting for a Utah Dem to file for HD03, HD27, HD36, HD39, HD43, SD19, and Salt Lake County Auditor
January 4, 2026 at 3:20 AM
btw if we go solely by where the environment is and accounting even for the downballot lag in Utah you'd expect UT-Dems are gonna flip HD10 HD26 HD27 HD36 HD39 HD42 and HD43

Money and incumbency complicates that but the GCB been this bad and no statewide GOP candidate is gonna hurt
September 20, 2026 at 10:03 PM
If this pans out Utah Dems once again have a candidate for HD36, R+3.8 in 2024 and R+4.8 in 2020
June 21, 2026 at 4:45 AM
Oklahoma State Representative Trish Ranson is a prolific overperformer in a district that you really wouldn't expect one to emerge from.

She represents #HD36, a Harris+2 district covering the college town of Stillwater. She's a consistent overperformer, winning by 17 in 2024!
February 21, 2026 at 7:37 PM
Makayla Venable for HD36 @venable4va.bsky.social gave a spectacular and humanitarian speech today at #NoKings #Staunton . Thanks for being there and helping to make this a special day for our friends, families, neighbors, community and country.
October 18, 2025 at 11:31 PM
And with that the main battleground fundraiser is set for now. Keep an eye out on an update concerning HD36 👀
March 17, 2026 at 3:48 AM
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The Staunton Democrats can't wait to build a blue region with you. Makayla Venable, thanks for providing hope and for everything you have accomplished for our HD36 families, neighbors and communities.
#District36 We didn’t win this race, but we did something powerful -we turned Waynesboro blue. That’s not just a color on a map.That’s a sign of change, of growth, of what happens when people come together and believe in something bigger than themselves.
November 8, 2025 at 1:41 PM
HD03, HD10, HD26, HD39, HD42 are the only seats that were within 10pts. 27, 43, 59 the only ones where Dems breached 40% with decent Prez toplines, and HD36 was uncontested
February 20, 2025 at 10:40 PM
However individual Utah Republicans themselves have massive war-chests.

For example:

Dunnigan HD36(R+3.8) has $150k CoH end of 2025
March 24, 2026 at 3:11 AM
My night didn’t go as planned so I’ll have a more in-depth update tomorrow on some races but congratulations to Blake Townsend for Utah HD36 becoming the official nominee to take on career politician Jim Dunnigan
July 19, 2026 at 3:40 AM
Fyi Hanson in HD36 unexpectedly dropped out. still have a reason so very likely Dunnigan is going without an opponent, again, in a blue wave
February 6, 2026 at 5:03 PM
Only six Dems stayed back and didn't break quorum.

All but one represent Trump-won districts.

Terry Canales (HD40/Trump+0.1)
Oscar Longoria (HD35/Trump+6.9)
Armando Martinez (HD39/Trump+2.4)
Joe Moody (HD78/Harris+9.1)
Sergio Muñoz (HD36/Trump+5.7)
Richard Raymond (HD42/Trump+0.5)
August 4, 2025 at 8:57 PM
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Thanks to our enthusiastic and patriotic Augusta, Staunton + Waynesboro Democrats and candidates Makayla Venable HD36, Jena Crisler HD35 and soon to be candidate Ken Mitchell for a positive + energetic July 4 Parade. We showed our support for the things that help everyone.
July 5, 2025 at 1:35 PM
And with all battleground races set here’s the near-final unified ActBlue link for Utah races pending only the HD36 nominee

secure.actblue.com/donate/purrtah
Chip in!
Show your support with a contribution.
secure.actblue.com
April 12, 2026 at 12:47 AM
Finally, in HD36 conservative Rebecca Schwanke defeated (inter alia) former Eastman staffer and all-around right-wing lunatic Pam Goode.

(26/30)
January 26, 2025 at 1:05 AM
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Thanks to Ken Mitchell and volunteer canvassers in helping our amazing Makayla Venable for HD36 and other democratic candidates up and down the Valley! #FlipHD36 #ken4va #GoodTrouble
October 5, 2025 at 11:58 PM
In only roughly a month into his candidacy Blake Townsend the new Dem nominee for UT-HD36(R+3.8) has raised nearly $5500
September 2, 2026 at 6:49 AM
Considering the much shorter time frame the Dem will need help from the jump. Not just money but infrastructure/team wise.

if this all comes together HD36, Salt Lake County Auditor, and School Board seat 8 will be my hyper fixation races for Nov
June 24, 2026 at 8:06 PM
My very early 2026 Utah seat ratings would be roughly this of Republican held seats:

Battleground: HD03, HD10, HD26, HD27, HD36, HD39, HD42 HD 43, SD19

Reach: HD09, HD20, HD38, HD44, HD48, HD59, SD05

Candidate recruitment and especially any GOP retirements would greatly impact this
May 2, 2025 at 7:25 PM
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Now that the primaries are over, it's time to lock in for November.

SDC members support candidate Makayla Venable against MAGA Republican Ellen Campbell to represent us in HD36.

Read more about Makayla Venable and join us in supporting her campaign at www.venable4va.com.
June 27, 2025 at 11:40 AM
HD36 candidate Makayla Venable scored 10/10 on the Virginia Good Governance Scorecard. Her responses and the questions here- www.vagoodgovscorecard.org/candidate-re...

Her Republican opponent Ellen Campbell has not responded to support Good Governance for Virginians. Draw your own conclusions.
May 27, 2025 at 1:58 PM
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We were thrilled to be joined by Makayla Venable, candidate for Delegate from HD36, at our meeting last week!

Her message - community support, affordable housing/healthcare, reproductive rights, a living wage!

Early vote now!

Learn more about Makayla Venable here: www.venable4va.com
May 25, 2025 at 4:07 PM