Local Candidates

Kent Stewart Udell was born in Lehi, Utah, and raised in a Latter-day Saint family, where values of service, integrity, and community were central. Over his career, he has worked directly with the ranching, mining, and petroleum industries, as well as with federal agencies including the U.S. Department of Defense, giving him firsthand understanding of the livelihoods, concerns, and aspirations of working families across the West.

A mechanical engineer with a PhD, Kent spent decades as a professor, researcher, and department chair at UC Berkeley and the University of Utah. His work in groundwater cleanup, energy systems, and sustainable engineering has been applied worldwide. He lives near Moab and believes deeply in balancing economic vitality, stewardship of land and water, and long-term responsibility to future generations.
I’m running for Congress because I love this country and I love Utah’s Third District. I can’t stand by while Washington grows more divisive, corrupt, and disconnected from the people it serves. We deserve a Representative who tells the truth, truly honors their oath to uphold our sacred Constitution, and solves real problems with honesty, evidence, and integrity. I’m running to serve to restore trust, accountability, and common sense to Congress.
“I am running a campaign on the essentials – BREAD & BUTTER, LAND & WATER and RULE OF LAW. If we do not have these basics, what do we have?”