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<h2>Involved with community</h2><img src="https://run.imgix.net/a7913a0f-9e2b-45a1-ac74-7f826e4c0bbd/c1518279-30a7-433b-8ae7-2ebe349e469b/c1518279-30a7-433b-8ae7-2ebe349e469b.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C1298%2C1731&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="left" alignwidth="40" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed">Wherever he lived, Dave has been involved with the local community. He was a Boy Scouts of America trained scoutmaster in Ohio, Texas and Utah. He coached youth soccer in Virginia and Utah; he also officiated youth soccer in Utah.In the Air Force, he was selected as the Hill AFB voting officer during a time of intense political interest in military absentee ballots. In this "extra duty" he oversaw voter information programs for every unit assigned to the base to ensure over 5,000 military personnel and their spouses had access to their state ballots. He reported directly to the center vice-commander and even provided a progress update directly to a visiting undersecretary of the Air Force.After active duty, he served on the board of an Air Force Association chapter that supports active duty and veteran Air Force personnel as well as the Ogden Veterans Home. He also started attending the neighborhood republican caucus in Davis County and was elected a county delegate. He fought against the Trump campaign during the 2016 primaries and quit the GOP the day after it nominated Trump for president.<img src="https://run.imgix.net/a7913a0f-9e2b-45a1-ac74-7f826e4c0bbd/4ca29977-e3e9-4512-be4b-ed8804fd6692/4ca29977-e3e9-4512-be4b-ed8804fd6692.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C1480%2C2471&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="right" alignwidth="27" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed">Dave was on his neighborhood homeowners association board and currently volunteers with the Natural History Museum of Utah. At NHMU, he supports their open houses and behind the scenes programs that encourage community engagement with the museum and its artifacts. He has also participated in two NHMU <a href="https://www.deseret.com/2022/8/21/23313199/dinosaurs-palentology-utah-desert-grand-staircase-university-of-utah-t-rex-tyrannosaur/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">paleo digs</a> on BLM land in southern Utah.Dave and Julie are residents of Washington Terrace and have raised five children.Follow Dave's <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/ldsfn.bsky.social" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">BlueSky</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/dkcalder" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Facebook</a> accounts to learn more about him (see links at the top or bottom of each page.

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In a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/shorts/rgn0-U2hjYs" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">video released on TikTok</a> on April 7th, Dave Calder stated that Donald Trump's threat to destroy the Iranian people is a war crime under the Geneva convention and the United States Military regulations. "This is an impeachable offense yet the entire Utah congressional delegation sits on the sidelines. The congressional delegation needs to exercise their Article I constitutional powers and impeach and remove Donald Trump from the presidency."

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Calder Calls on Utah's Congressional Delegation to begin Impeachment and Removal of Donald Trump

There are 75 Utah House of Representative Districts. On Tuesday, the Utah Veterans Democratic Caucus <a href="https://www.uvdc.org/post/2026-veterans-caucus-endorsed-candidates" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">elected to endorse candidates in seven of those races</a>, including Dave Calder, running for House District 11. The caucus also endorsed candidates for two state senate races and candidates for each congressional district. The complete list:Federal RacesCD1: Ben McAdamsCD2: Peter CrosbyCD3: Steven MerrillCD4: Jonathan Larsen State RacesHD 5: Kendra PenryHD 10: Rosemary LesserHD11: Dave CalderHD12 Anna GraffHD27: Liz OatesHD39: Drew HowellsHD59: Celeste JohnsonSenate 5: Christina "CJ" HernandezSenate 11: Mackenzie Miller

Calder Endorsed by the Utah Veterans Democratic Caucus

House District 11 Precincts:Clearfield 04Clearfield 13Clearfield 14Hill 01 Layton 01 Sunset 02 Sunset 03 Sunset 04 South Weber 01 South Weber 02 South Weber 03 South Weber 04 South Weber 05 South Weber 07

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<a href="https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2025/03/04/this-bill-is-protect-rich-families/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">"This bill is to protect the rich." </a>Salt Lake Tribune reported that HB 503 originally "... aimed to cap payouts to patients at $1 million." HB 503 was sponsored by Katy Hall, R, the current House District 11 representative. "Hall, the bill’s sponsor, is a registered nurse, according to her own<a href="https://disclosures.utah.gov/Search/PublicSearch/ViewConflictOfInterest?year=01%2F04%2F2025%2022%3A57%3A00&amp;sooId=1414954" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> disclosures</a>, and her husband is a doctor who owns shares in two Utah surgical centers and sits on the board of another regional medical center."

"This bill is to protect the rich."From the Salt Lake Tribune: "A bill backed by Republican lawmakers with financial ties to the health care industry that would have limited medical malpractice payouts has been overhauled after a wave of outcry from families and patients."

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Calder Points to HB 503 as an Example of a Self-Serving Legislature

Utah needs a legislature that stands up to Trump and his self-serving authoritarian motives. From <a href="https://www.politico.com/news/2025/08/27/trump-utah-redistricting-ruling-00532668" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Politico</a> :"President Donald Trump attacked the Utah judge who ordered the state to redraw its congressional maps ahead of the 2026 midterms — a decision that could result in less favorable districts for Republicans in the deeply red state.Trump, who sparked a redistricting battle after demanding that Texas redraw its political boundaries to favor Republicans ahead of the midterms, called Monday’s ruling “absolutely unconstitutional” and urged his party to preserve the state’s four GOP-majority districts."These are attacks on the rule of law.

We need a legislature that stands up to Trump.In Politico: "Trump lashes out at Utah redistricting ruling"

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One of the bills sponsored by the GOP will weaken the voter initiative process and appears to be a direct result of the GOP's attempt in the legislature to roll back Proposition 4 that eliminates Congressional District Gerrymandering. <a href="https://utahnewsdispatch.com/2026/01/29/utah-state-bar-alarmed-bills-weaken-judiciary-independence/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">From Utah News Dispatch</a> "When lawmakers are unhappy with constitutional rulings, this bill gives them a way to change the forum, redirect cases, and shape the process by which their own laws are reviewed and decided,” Kimball told the committee. “That is not separation of powers. That is power protecting itself.”

"<a href="https://utahnewsdispatch.com/2026/01/29/utah-state-bar-alarmed-bills-weaken-judiciary-independence/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Utah lawmakers on Wednesday advanced three bills impacting the courts</a> despite objections from legal professionals concerned that legislators are moving rapidly to enact major structural changes that could “weaken” the courts’ independence while pumping millions toward changes the judiciary doesn’t support."

Proposed law: "That is power protecting itself"

"<a href="https://www.sltrib.com/opinion/commentary/2026/01/09/voices-utahs-housing-crisis-will/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The people being priced out of Utah today are not hypothetical</a>. They are young families, teachers, nurses and the children and grandchildren of longtime residents"<ul><li>Currently housing policy is <a href="https://www.sltrib.com/opinion/commentary/2026/01/09/voices-utahs-housing-crisis-will/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">locally controlled with sub-optimal outcomes for the state as a whole</a>. Zoning laws that make it prohibitive for young families to live, export higher rents and longer commutes to other regions. The legislature has a role to provide localities guidance to ensure affordable housing for all.<ul><li>Ensure municipality zoning includes a portion of new development conducive to starter homes, town homes and fourplexes.</li><li>Increasing rental transparency so renters and communities know who owns properties to prevent market manipulation.​</li></ul></li></ul>

"Median home prices along the Wasatch Front have <a href="https://d36oiwf74r1rap.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/State-Of-State-Housing-Jul2025.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">more than doubled</a> since 2015, far outpacing wage growth, while rents have surged for lower- and middle-income households.""<a href="https://www.sltrib.com/opinion/commentary/2026/01/09/voices-utahs-housing-crisis-will/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The people being priced out of Utah today are not hypothetical</a>. They are young families, teachers, nurses and the children and grandchildren of longtime residents"

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Higher education is extremely important for Utah and its prosperity. I will stand against dangerous budget cuts, unscientific mandates, and laws that limit access to all Utahns.<ul><li>Students deserve proper resources. I will fight against cutting necessary support programs.&nbsp;</li><li>I will work with higher-ed institutions to invest in Utah's future workforce through needed degrees and technical skills.&nbsp;​</li></ul>I agree with <a href="https://www.sltrib.com/opinion/commentary/2025/01/03/voices-2025-utah-will-move-beyond/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Tamara N Stevenson</a> that Utah can thrive by moving beyond the zero-sum approach to diversity, equity and inclusion.

Higher education is vital for Utah and its prosperity. I will stand against dangerous budget cuts and implementation of unscientific mandates. As the <a href="https://gardner.utah.edu/blog/blog-age-sex-race-and-ethnicity-estimates-release-from-the-census-bureau/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">nation and Utah become more racially and ethnically diverse</a>, I will fight GOP attacks that leave our colleges and universities unprepared to serve<a href="https://www.equityinhighered.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/REHE2024_Exec_Summary.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> our students</a> for a global marketplace.

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The Davis County Pride Festival features more than 120 vendors/exhibitors, numerous entertainers, food trucks, and much more!&nbsp; Our festival is free to the public and happens in early May each year unofficially kicking off 'Pride Season' for all of Utah.&nbsp;I will be at the Davis County Democrats Table from 3-5 pm.

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The Davis County Pride Festival features more than 120 vendors/exhibitors, numerous entertainers, food trucks, and much more!&nbsp; The festival is free to the public and happens in early May each year unofficially kicking off 'Pride Season' for all of Utah.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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State Democratic Party Convention. <a href="https://www.utahdemocrats.org/convention?emci=058c5938-ed2d-f111-9a48-000d3a14b640&amp;emdi=e78e406c-fd2d-f111-9a48-000d3a14b640&amp;ceid=35537120#caucus" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Contact the Utah Democratic Party</a>Look for my campaign signs!

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I will work to repeal SB 174, the "trigger ban" passed by the legislature in 2020 and currently blocked by an Utah Supreme court injunction. This law is a threat to women's health. SB 174 endangers maternal and infant health - researchers have identified consequences of a similar <a href="https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-12-maternal-infant-health-texas-abortion.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Texas </a>law: "In the more than four years since the state of Texas significantly restricted access to abortion, medical researchers have been studying the health effects of that policy change."<ul><li>Outcomes worsened for women who experienced pregnancy loss and other serious complications in their pregnancies.</li><li>Women whose babies were diagnosed with severe birth defects also experienced higher rates of adverse outcomes in their pregnancies.</li><li>More babies are being born with congenital defects, and neonatal and infant mortality rates have increased.</li><li>After Texas banned abortion in cases where embryonic cardiac activity could be detected, Texas saw a 12.9% increase in infant deaths, compared with 1.8% for the rest of the country.</li><li>Infant deaths attributed to congenital anomalies in 2022 jumped by almost 23% in Texas, suggesting that more pregnancies that previously would have ended in termination were being carried to term."</li></ul>I support a women's right to decide what is best for her and her family regarding access to healthcare

Keep Women's Health free from government interference. I support a women's right to decide what is best for her and her family regarding access to healthcare

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Washington Terrace resident Dave Calder, Democrat, announced he will file this week to run for Utah's House District 11. He stated:"More Utahns want the legislature to implement Democratic values, such as fair congressional redistricting. They deserve a legislature willing to stand up to Donald Trump.I'm in it to win it - the last time a Democrat ran for this seat was in the 2020 presidential election and they received 40% of the vote. In the prior 2018 election, a non-presidential election year, the Democratic candidate received 45%. That is a great position to start from going into this year. The mood of Utah has changed and in a non-presidential election year with an unpopular GOP we and District 11 will win."Besides congressional redistricting, Calder's campaign website lists priorities such as maintaining Utah's mail-in ballot system, addressing rising housing costs, and opposition to SB 174, the "trigger ban" passed by the legislature in 2020, that would outlaw abortion in Utah at any point in pregnancy, with only extremely limited exceptions, and criminalize health care providers.Calder, an Air Force veteran, completed his last active duty assignment at Hill AFB. He moved to Weber County in 2018 after living in Davis County for 17 years. House District 11 covers both Weber and Davis counties, as well as Hill AFB. He continues to work with Hill AFB as an engineering services contractor.STATEMENT:I will be filing to run as the Democratic candidate for Utah State House District 11.More Utahns want the legislature to implement Democratic values, such as fair congressional redistricting. They deserve a legislature willing to stand up to Donald Trump.I'm in it to win it - the last time a Democrat ran for this seat was in the 2020 presidential election and they received 40% of the vote. In the prior 2018 election, a non-presidential election year, the Democratic candidate received 45%. That is a great position to start from going into this year. The mood of Utah has changed and in a non-presidential election year, with an unpopular GOP, we and District 11 will win.Information about me, my legislative priorities, and our upcoming campaign open house can be found at <a href="http://votedavecalder.com/">VoteDaveCalder.com</a>Dave Calder

Washington Terrace resident Dave Calder, Democrat, announced his candidacy for Utah House District 11.Calder stated "More Utahns want the legislature to implement Democratic values, such as fair congressional redistricting. They deserve a legislature willing to stand up to Donald Trump."

Dave Calder Announces Run for Utah's House District 11

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In 2018, Utah voters chose to eliminate congressional district gerrymandering. The GOP dominated legislature has fought against this ever since - to include attacking courts for carrying out the law.<ul><li>The Utah Supreme Court stated "We hold that the people’s right to alter or reform the government through an initiative is constitutionally protected from government infringement, including legislative amendment, repeal, or replacement of the initiative in a manner that impairs the reform enacted by the people." Amen.</li><li>Billionaires now <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/maryroeloffs/2026/03/09/the-huge-billionaire-election-influence-in-numbers-nearly-one-fifth-of-all-donations/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">fund one-fifth of our elections</a>. Fair boundaries will help connect government to the interests of the people.</li></ul>I will fight against any effort by the legislature to overturn Proposition 4.

Voter enacted Proposition 4 prohibits the legislature from gerrymandering congressional districts. The Utah Trump supporting GOP has fought against implementing this voter mandated law for seven years. I will fight the GOP legislature's attempts to reverse the will of the people.

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Protect Fair Elections

State Democratic Party Convention. <a href="https://www.utahdemocrats.org/convention?emci=058c5938-ed2d-f111-9a48-000d3a14b640&amp;emdi=e78e406c-fd2d-f111-9a48-000d3a14b640&amp;ceid=35537120#caucus" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Contact the Utah Democratic Party</a>

State Democratic Party Training Day

State Democrat Party Convention

I oppose discrimination against anyone regardless of race, gender or orientation. I oppose laws designed to oppress others. These laws and attacks affect everyone because they are being used as a wedge to implement authoritarian policies.<ul><li>I will support the Utah House Democratic Caucus as it legislates with compassion, courage, and equity.</li><li>I will advocate for the protection of the rights of all Utahns, regardless of background.</li></ul>

I oppose discrimination against anyone regardless of race, gender or orientation. I oppose laws designed to oppress others. These laws and attacks affect everyone because they are being used as a wedge to implement authoritarian policies.

I Stand with LGBTQ communities

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Meet Dave - 26 April

Meet Dave

"On April 24 &amp; 25, 2026, delegates from across Utah will gather at Jordan High School in Sandy for the Utah <a href="https://www.utahdemocrats.org/convention" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Democratic Party Nominating Convention</a>. At this convention, delegates will nominate Democratic candidates for federal and multi-county offices, including congressional races. This is a critical step in the election process and ensures our candidates are chosen by grassroots Democrats from every corner of the state."

Utah Democratic Party Convention 24-25 April

<ul><li>We need to <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/moreperfectunion.bsky.social/post/3mhitsq5or22t" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">decouple healthcare from employers</a>. Every Utahn should have quality medical care regardless of employer, medical history or income. I in the short term, I support protecting <a href="https://medicaid.utah.gov/expansion/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Medicaid expansions</a> that cover gaps in care that would be debilitating for citizens. In the longer term I support pathways that expand Medicare for all. This is <a href="https://peri.umass.edu/wp-content/uploads/joomla/images/publication/Medicare-For-All-12-5-18.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">doable and cost effective</a>.</li></ul>

Healthcare premiums for Utah families are increasing <a href="https://www.uthealthcollaborative.org/our-purpose/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">three times faster than wages</a> and <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1aK1SH3q3sp7TzOXcykgJsTdrnLqoloVK/view" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">86% of Utahns worry about affording healthcare in the future</a>. Every Utahn should have quality medical care regardless of employer, medical history or income. I support medicaid expansion to cover gaps lost to cuts to the Affordable Care Act.

Healthcare: Access for All

Democratic Party Caucus - District 11

District 11 Caucus Night - Weber County

District 11 Caucus Night - Pleasant Valley Library Auditorium

Caucus Night

Last Friday, Dave Calder declared his <a href="https://www.ksl.com/article/51428770/heres-whos-running-for-the-utah-legislature-in-2026" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">candidacy</a> for the Utah House of Representatives District 11. He will run as a candidate for the Democratic Party.<img src="https://run.imgix.net/a7913a0f-9e2b-45a1-ac74-7f826e4c0bbd/32fb8a6a-4862-4394-bc32-160faabcbb94/32fb8a6a-4862-4394-bc32-160faabcbb94.png?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C169%2C1280%2C365&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="middle" alignwidth="50" variant="base">

Last week, Dave Calder declared his <a href="https://www.ksl.com/article/51428770/heres-whos-running-for-the-utah-legislature-in-2026" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">candidacy</a> for the Utah House of Representatives District 11 at the Weber County Clerk/Auditor Office

Calder Files for Utah House District 11 Race

Vote-by-mail is vital to voter accessibility and it decreases the costs of our elections.<ul><li>I will fight against legislation designed to lower voter turnout, especially in rural areas, and the associated increased costs.</li><li>I will work to increase vote-by-mail security without jeopardizing voter access.</li></ul>

Vote-by-mail is vital to voter accessibility and it decreases the costs of our elections.

Protect Vote by Mail

Meet Dave - 16 April

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<ul><li>Utah is only one of eight states that tax food. This tax needs to be eliminated.</li><li>Let's make sure Utah's public infrastructure budget supports living wages. I will support the establishment of area standard wages for <a href="https://www.stgeorgeutah.com/news/standard-wage-bill-aims-to-boost-utah-economy-worker-training/article_3062fdcc-fc2e-4b5e-a66d-14856b6d635f.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">publicly funded construction</a>. This makes local construction firms more competitive than outsiders who low-ball bids by shorting worker pay.</li><li>Bring transparency to <a href="https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/how-online-retailers-are-using-ai-to-adjust-prices-by-mining-your-personal-data" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">predatory pricing practices</a> so we know which corporations are using your personal data and algorithms to set prices</li><li>I will work to eliminate disincentives for energy efficient transportation</li></ul>

Utah's cost of living is one of the <a href="https://medicine.utah.edu/occupational-environmental-health/research/u-power/snapshots/salaries" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">highest in the nation</a>. I will work to eliminate the food tax. I support ensuring living wages

Wages and Prices: Eliminate the Food Tax

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Dave will be at the South Weber Burly Burger - 30 April

Dave will be at Burly Burger (South Weber)

The Trump administration is trampling the constitution in its attempt to establish authoritarian rule. It has been openly racist towards people of color - regardless of their immigration status. This includes wrongfully detaining American citizens for days. Utah should not be the state that cuts the thread holding the constitution together.<ul><li>I will fight against mandates for Utah law enforcement officers to support ICE as long as ICE continues to violate the constitution and racially target people, citizens or not.</li><li>I oppose Governor Cox's efforts to bring an ICE detention center to Utah. Utah does not need another <a href="https://www.nps.gov/places/central-utah-relocation-center-site.htm" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Topaz Interment camp</a>.</li></ul>

Utah should not be supporting an agency that ignores constitutional protections for its citizens and residents. I will fight against mandates for law enforcement officers to support ICE as long as it continues to violate the constitution and racially target people, citizens or not. I also oppose Governor Cox's efforts to get an ICE detention center placed in Utah.

End Support of Unconstitutional ICE Activity

On Saturday, April 11, <a href="https://youtube.com/shorts/VpvMsuUKPL8" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Dave spoke at the Davis Democratic Party convention</a>. The convention decided county races and selected delegates to represent county parties at the state convention. Dave previously spoke at the Weber county convention on April 2. The Utah State Democratic Party convention will be held on April 25th at the Jordan High School, with a training day the day before on the 24th at the Salt Lake Community College, Taylorsville campus.