Announcing My Candidacy

Gina Gagon for Utah State Representative

I’m running to stand up for rural Utah – with a focus on practical solutions in healthcare, strong public higher education, and the kind of responsible leadership that earns trust.

This site is just getting started. In the coming weeks we’ll share my priorities, listening tour dates, and ways you can get involved.

I’m Gina Gagon, a small business owner, healthcare administrator, and longtime community volunteer in rural Utah. My career began in business assurance with PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), followed by work in PwC’s Financial Advisory Services group supporting bankruptcy matters, business valuations, and expert witness work.

For the last 25 years, my husband Shane and I have run Gagon Family Medicine & Urgent Care, serving families across Carbon and Emery Counties. Shane is the primary care doctor, and I manage the administrative and financial side of the practice. We’ve expanded care over time — including primary care offices in Price and Huntington, urgent care in Price, licensed therapists, and maternity care.

Community leadership

— Founding chair, Boys & Girls Club of Carbon County Board of Directors; treasurer, Price Chapel Governing Board.

Local planning & economic development

— Chair, Carbon County Strategic Planning Committee; chair, local Community Economic Council.

Higher education governance

— Appointed to the Utah State University Board of Trustees in 2019 and currently serve as vice chair.

Expanding student opportunity

— Helped establish the Elevate Eastern Endowed Scholarship and raised over $500,000 for students.

Help Us Build a Stronger Voice for Rural Utah

If you’d like to volunteer, host a meet-and-greet, request a yard sign, or simply stay informed, we’d love to hear from you

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What I’ll Fight For

My priorities come from real-life experience running a rural healthcare practice, serving on education boards, and working alongside families who want fairness, access, and opportunity close to home.

RURAL HEALTHCARE THAT WORKS

Rural communities deserve timely access to primary care, mental health services, and urgent care without being forced to travel hours for basics.

I’ll focus on practical improvements that help patients and support the providers who keep rural clinics and hospitals open.

Goal: high-quality care in every ZIP code, with accountability and smart use of resources.

HIGHER EDUCATION & WORKFORCE OPPORTUNITY

Higher education powers our workforce, our local economies, and the next generation of leaders.

I’ll work to keep educational pathways strong and realistic for rural students — including technical training, stackable credentials, and affordable access.

Goal: opportunity that reaches every corner of Utah, including Eastern Utah.

STRONGER COMMUNITIES & LOCAL GROWTH

Healthy communities require more than slogans — they require planning, partnerships, and follow-through.

I’ll advocate for common-sense policies that help rural towns grow responsibly, strengthen families, and support local employers and small businesses.

Goal: Keep rural Utah thriving — now and for the next generation.

A Record of Service

I believe leadership should be measured by service, showing up, doing the work, and being accountable to the people you represent.

In healthcare, we take pride in delivering excellent care in a rural setting. Rural care should never be ‘less than.’ We aim to be great – and to follow up with patients even when specialists are involved elsewhere.

25 years as a small business leader in rural healthcare
Founding chair of a major youth nonprofit board in Carbon County
Leadership roles in regional planning and economic development
Utah State University trustee service, focused on student success
Scholarship fundraising to expand opportunity for local students
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More details, endorsements, and issue plans will be added here soon.

Capable. Committed. Compassionate.

Help Us Build a Stronger Voice for Rural Utah

If you’d like to volunteer, host a meet-and-greet, request a yard sign, or simply stay informed, we’d love to hear from you

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