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https://www.utahriley.com/

Riley is a builder, public servant, and intelligence officer in the Navy Reserve. As a former White House staffer, he crafted industrial policy to help create and protect American jobs before continuing that mission of building companies in the private sector.

Now, he’s running for Congress to keep fighting for the American dream with results, not rhetoric.

As a little kid, my parents and leaders taught me that service was the highest calling in life.

I believed public service was noble — the place where good was done by the most capable, most virtuous, most courageous among us. But that’s not what politics looks like today.

I grew up visiting my dad’s childhood home in North Salt Lake where I’d learn about our pioneer heritage.

I resolved to get the best education I could so that I’d be not just ready but worthy to serve and build upon the legacy I inherited.

Through great mentors, hard work, and some luck, I enrolled at Princeton where I learned to stand strong and speak up for what I believed in no matter how numerous or loud the opposition.

Leading our rugby program, I learned how to take hits, get back up, and hit back harder until the final whistle.

During college, I paused my studies to serve an LDS mission in Denmark before going to work in the White House. As Covid hit, I worked to mobilize our industrial base to save American lives and create American jobs.

But crafting policy didn’t feel like enough — I wanted to get out and build our country.

From critical minerals to drones, I found myself in the shipyards of the Great Lakes and the warzones of Ukraine — developing technology and capabilities that create jobs and keep America and our allies safe, free, and prosperous.

I decided to continue my commitment to service in uniform because freedom is not free.

While an Eisenhower Scholar at Oxford, I became an intelligence officer in the Navy Reserve.

When the time came for me to choose where to put roots down, the decision was easy: I chose Utah.

No other place in America supports businesses, strengthens families, and provides opportunity amidst such God-given natural beauty like our state.

Together, let’s keep it that way.

https://www.perryforsheriff.com/

My name is Aaron Perry, and I’m running for Davis County Sheriff because this community is home, and protecting it has been my life’s work.

I’m a lifelong Davis County resident. I bring more than two decades of law enforcement experience, including senior leadership roles overseeing corrections, enforcement, investigations, evidence, administration and tactical operations.

I believe the Sheriff’s Office should be guided by one principle: protecting people with integrity and accountability.

As Chief Deputy at the Weber County Sheriff’s Office, I helped lead a complex organization with a focus on accountability, professionalism, and public trust. I’ve spent my career learning every side of this job, from the front lines to executive leadership.

I was entrusted with leading through one of the most challenging moments in modern law enforcement during the COVID-19 pandemic. By focusing on transparency, safety, and steady decision making, we protected both staff and inmates while maintaining operations. That leadership was recognized statewide, but more importantly, it reinforced my belief that calm, prepared leadership matters most when it’s tested.

Throughout my career, as I advanced in rank and took on more administrative roles, I have never forgotten where I came from. I always look for opportunities to roll up my sleeves and work side by side with deputies. One such example is at the Roy Days celebration, pictured above. Whether in crisis or celebration, I believe it is important as a leader to help wherever you’re needed.

While serving as Enforcement Chief Deputy, I responded to the scene of a search and rescue operation at Pineview Reservoir. When I asked how I could help, the Lieutenant stated he needed someone on a wave runner to keep boats from accessing the area they were working. I commandeered a swimsuit and took the assignment.

Saturday May 30, 2020: While serving as Corrections Chief, Ogden Police Department requested assistance with a planned protest. Although the Ogden protest remained peaceful, there was concern that it may turn violent as had the protests in Salt Lake City. I responded to assist Ogden PD with 47 other Weber County deputies and staff members.

Later that day, an emergency call was sent by the Salt Lake City Police Department requesting immediate assistance from whomever was available. When contacted for specifics, a Salt Lake City Police Lieutenant stated, "Please send everything you've got". I responded with Sheriff Arbon and 22 other deputies. After initially responding to suspected looting at City Creek, I was assigned to a containment position where I remained until the next morning.