Candidate for Utah House of Representatives - District 16 in 2026 Utah General Election.
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Get StartedAbigail will champion policies that protect the dignity and equal rights of every Utahn. She will support fair housing, employment, and public accommodations for LGBTQ Utahns, advocate for disability rights and access to essential services, and support legislation that ensures all Utahns are treated equally under the law. Learn more
Utah’s future depends on the success of our public schools. More than 90% of Utah students attend public schools, making public education one of the most important investments we can make in our state’s future. Every child deserves access to a high-quality public school in their local community, and educators need the resources, support, and freedom to help every student succeed. Abigail will work to increase per-student funding, reduce class sizes, especially in early elementary grades, and strengthen teacher support while keeping public education dollars in our public schools. Learn more
Protecting public lands for future generations. Learn more
Abigail will work to restore the lake using water markets to incentivize voluntary conservation by high-volume users and water-wise practices across farming and other industries. She will also build regional, mutually beneficial partnerships with leaders in Wyoming and Idaho to reduce diversions from the Bear River, recognizing that these states also face the risk of toxic dust-related air pollution. Abigail will serve as a responsible steward of the promised federal funding for lake restoration, by working with experts to develop a sustainable water system that restores and protects the lake for future generations. Learn more
Warming — Scientists predict the combined heat from power production, energy consumption, and increased emissions could raise local temperatures by several degrees. Learn more
Carbon emissions — Burning natural gas at this scale is projected to increase Utah’s carbon emissions by roughly 50%. Learn more
Fossil fuel power use — The center is projected to consume roughly twice the amount of power currently used by the entire state, generated primarily through burning natural gas. Learn more
Water use — There are no existing examples of closed-loop cooling systems at this scale operating without impacts to local water resources. Learn more
The proposed data center in Box Elder County raises significant concerns about water supply, air quality, biodiversity, local infrastructure, and community health.There has not yet been an environmental impact study to evaluate the long-term consequences of this project. At a time when Utah faces severe drought conditions and rapidly declining lake levels, any project of this scale deserves careful review and public scrutiny. This project was proposed, planned, and approved in record time without meaningful public input. The lack of transparency, combined with growing concerns about how individuals involved in the approval process may personally benefit from the project, leaves many Utahns with reasonable doubts about current leadership’s ability to responsibly steward Utah’s natural resources for the public good and future generations. Learn more
Affordability is about more than lowering prices—it’s about making sure working families can keep up with the cost of living and build a secure future. Abigail will support policies that encourage land zoning for affordable housing, encourage the development of true starter homes, and allow smaller lots where appropriate to help make homeownership more attainable. Learn more
Abigail will also work to expand access to affordable childcare and advocate for fair wages for educators, union workers, and hardworking Utah families. When childcare consumes a full paycheck and wages don’t keep pace with rising costs, families can’t get ahead. Learn more
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