U.S. Representative UT-04 (2026 R candidate — LOST 4/25 GOP convention, 1.4%, last; Mike Kennedy won the nomination outright at 78.7%, so no June 23 primary)
Republican
LOST
Ty Jensen lost the election for this position. Scoring reflects their record at time of candidacy. See all failed candidates →
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Next Election
June 23, 2026
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Official Profile
Background: Tyrone 'Ty' Jensen — small-business owner and podcaster from Richfield, UT; perennial candidate (2018 write-in U.S. Senate, 2020 vs. Rep. Chris Stewart, 2023 special election). 2026 Republican candidate for the open UT-04 seat (Rep. Burgess Owens not seeking reelection) who ran the convention-only route and was eliminated at the April 25, 2026 Utah GOP convention.
LOST the April 25, 2026 Utah GOP convention (1.4%, last place); Kennedy won the nomination outright (78.7%), no June 23 primary. Status set to lost. Stated process-reform priorities (anti-omnibus/single-item bills, ban congressional insider trading, term limits, Epstein files) and 'keep drag shows out of schools' (Instagram, ~Apr 2026). No findable position on abortion, marriage definition, guns, elections, immigration, or religious liberty.
Candidate supports completed physical border barrier and active military border presence
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Candidate supports mandatory deportation of all illegal aliens, including those who entered as minors
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His top campaign priority — stated verbatim in his Ballotpedia Candidate Connection Survey — was 'Passing a new comprehensive take on Kate's Law and also deal with the Immigration Issues.' Kate's Law mandates enhanced criminal penalties for illegal reentry of previously deported felons, directly aligning with mandatory-deportation enforcement standards.
Candidate supports constitutional carry without permit requirements
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Called for legislation to fund school safety officers and 'at least Concealed Carry for designated teachers that are willing' (verbatim from his Ballotpedia Candidate Connection Survey) — affirming a pro-Second-Amendment, concealed-carry-expansion position consistent with the rubric's constitutional-carry standard.
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Instagram (@jensen4utah, ~Apr 2026): 'Committed to keeping Drag Shows OUT of schools' — opposes promotion of LGBTQ identity in public schools. His own words.
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