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ABOUT
Young Democrats of Utah is a community-based organization dedicated to the interests and priorities of our state's youth and young adults. Every day, public leaders make decisions about the future being passed along to rising generations —
we're here to make sure young Utahns have a role in shaping that future.
Building Community: Friendship, networking, and mutual support are at the heart of any healthy community. We aim to provide a variety of opportunities for Young Democrats throughout Utah to attend community events, participate in service, and build the connections so vital to our shared futures.
Building Leaders: Too often, young Utahns are sidelined in serious discussions and kept at arms length in decision making. We aim to build the professional and political capacity of our members to step up and make change. With training, mentorship, and resources, we are building a path for rising leaders.
LEADERSHIP
President — Jack Davis
Jack has been President of the Young Democrats of Utah since May 2025, having previously served as National Committee Representative. After discovering a passion for government and public service during a high school internship, Jack graduated from Brigham Young University with a degree in economics before going on to receive a Master of Public Policy from Georgetown University. He has since has worked in roles managing state and local development initiatives in Utah, and currently works to identify violations of both U.S. and international financial crime regulations. When not acting on his various (and nerdy) interests, Jack loves to spend time with friends and family, as well as hike, camp, and ski in Utah's unmatched outdoors.
Vice President — Ben Anderson
A born and raised Utahn, Ben grew up in Logan and graduated from Weber State University with a political science degree. Ever-optimistic, Ben has been working to create change and build progressive power in Utah for more than half a decade. With experience working on campaigns and causes from the local to the statewide level, and skills in strategic communication, he is dedicated to creating the long-term infrastructure needed to win in Utah and across the country. In his free time, he enjoys music (mostly Taylor Swift), spending time in nature, and playing with his dog, Finley.
Secretary — VACANT
This position is currently vacant. Please apply here!
Treasurer — Delaney Smith
Born and raised in Utah, Delaney Smith works as a Senior Associate at a premier political fundraising firm, where she has helped raise record-breaking totals for state and local candidates. A proud Utah State University alum, Delaney’s experience includes interning in the Utah State Senate and working in the Office of the Lieutenant Governor. Outside of politics, she enjoys spending time with her nieces and nephews or relaxing with a good book and her cats.
YDA National Committee Rep. — Talin Hansen
Talin is a Young Democrats of America National Committee Representatives and served as part of the Utah Democratic Party’s staff for more than three years. Originally from the small town of Elmo in southeast Utah, Talin got his start in Utah politics in leadership positions in the Emery County Democratic Party and Democratic Rural Caucus. A veteran of both the Navy and Army, Talin has deployed overseas multiple times and cares deeply about organizing the Veteran community. When taking a break from politics, you can find him riding motorcycles around Utah’s beautiful landscapes, reading, or travelling with his wife.
YDA National Committee Rep. — Tia Jochimsen
Tia is a Young Democrats of America National Committee Representative, and joins the board as a seasoned operations and communications strategist, committed to uplifting Democratic candidates and policies in Utah. She serves as the Operations Director at Elevate Strategies and has assisted in numerous local campaigns in Utah. Although originally from Wisconsin, Tia has made her home in Salt Lake City. She attended Weber State University and graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Communication, with an emphasis in Civic Advocacy. In her free time, you can find her spending time with her partner, watching reality or crime TV shows, spending time outside hiking, camping, or skiing, or on most weekends: taking a nap.
Communications Director — VACANT
This position is currently vacant. Please apply here!
Events Director — Jake Morris
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Young Professionals Caucus Chair — Olivia Anderson
Olivia is the Young Professionals Caucus Chair for the Young Democrats of Utah, where she leads efforts to engage and empower the next generation of Democratic leaders across the state. She currently works as the Political Director for the Utah Democratic Party. In this role, she oversees campaigns and drives pivotal efforts to support candidates statewide, working to strengthen the party’s presence in Utah.With a deep commitment to progressive change, she strives to create opportunities for young professionals to get involved, develop leadership skills, and amplify underrepresented voices in Utah politics.
High School Caucus Chair — Andrew Smith
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Andrew is a student at West High School in Salt Lake and serves as the chair of Utah's High School Democrats. Andrew found an interest in politics following the 2020 election, which lead him to want to make a difference in the future of young people in Utah. Andrew is dedicated to finding young Democrats and helping them to get involved and participate in elections — all before being eligible to vote himself!
Salt Lake County Chair — Jackson Lewis
With his November 2024 campaign victory, 19-year-old Jackson became the youngest person to win election to a public office in Utah. A proud member of Hillcrest High’s Class of 2023, he is also the first Canyons District graduate to serve on the Canyons Board of Education. Jackson is proud to be an American, Utahn, and lifelong resident of Midvale, having spent his childhood living within a minute’s walk from 7500 South. He will represent District 1, which encompasses Midvale and parts of Sandy. A product of public education, Jackson is firm believer in the central role public schools play in preparing students to participate democratic life. He is also keenly aware of the role good governance in maintaining world-class schools that send students into the world ready and excited to lead. He intends to lead the SLCO Young Dems into the future and elect youthful progressive Democrats in Utah up and down ballot.
Utah County Chair — Jake Lamoreaux
A lifelong resident of Orem, Jake graduated from Utah Valley University with a bachelor’s degree in Political Science and a minor in National Security. He had previously worked for the Utah Democratic Party during the 2024 election cycle as a Field Assistant and in addition to his involvement with the Utah County Party, he also serves as secretary for the local chapter of the environmental group Latter Day Saint Earth Stewardship. His favorite activities include music, movies and being around friends and family.
Weber County Chair — Julie Ray
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