County Candidates

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Lesa Sandberg was born and raised in Virgin, UT and is a 6th generation Dixie-ite, having two sets of great grandparents called to the Cotton Mission to settle this area. She and her husband Jerald (also a 6th generationer) have made St George their home and raised their two children here. Trued and Joey both live and work in Utah County. Lesa's two passions are Pickleball and Politics. Lesa's conservative roots go back to her experience as a Girls State participant where she fell in love with the Caucus/Convention system and was elected as a delegate there. She has served in her precinct and the Party for 30+ years, most recently as Washington County Republican Party Chair. Although her political adventures take her in a new direction, Lesa would love to continue serving on the State Central Committee and helping the State GOP to protect and preserve Caucus. A vote for LESA is a Vote for Leadership, Experience, Sensibility, and Accountability!

 Jeff Adams is a life-long Republican and a strong supporter of the republican platform.  His family has lived in Washington County for over 18 years.  They consider St. George the perfect place to live.  

Over the past eleven years, Jeff has served as a legislative chair and vice chair, precinct leader, state, and county delegate.  Jeff is a seasoned member of Washington County Republican leadership.  He understands the importance of the caucus system.  As a precinct leader, he developed aids to help his caucus meeting run smoothly and help attendees be more engaged.  

Jeff and his legislative vice chairs have worked hard to ensure that their precinct leaders and delegates are well informed, trained and successful and that they represent their precincts well and committee meetings and conventions.   

Having sponsored legislation in the 2023 Utah legislative session, Jeff has seen first-hand the importance and benefit of electing strong conservative leaders.  He is committed to ensure we continue to elect responsible and effective candidates. .

As a candidate for one of the SCC seats, I bring a unique blend of experience and education. I was born in Long Beach, California, but grew up in Salt Lake City. I earned a bachelor’s degree in Police Science from Weber State University and a master’s in Criminal Justice Administration from the University of Central Missouri. I built a career with the U.S. Marshals Service, serving on special assignments across the country, including San Diego, Little Rock, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C. I also spent 6 ½ years in Iraq, helping establish police forces in Iraq and Kurdistan to combat terrorism.

Since retiring, I have pursued my hobby of real estate investment and touring the beautiful state of Utah. I'm married to Laurel Bringhurst Parker, a wonderful woman who has, for decades, been my magnificent partner and a great inspiration. Her family has deep roots in Southern Utah, dating back to the first settlers in Washington County.

Politically, I'm a fiscal and political conservative, a staunch defender of the Constitution, and a strong supporter of President Trump and his administration.  I am committed to preserving the values that make our nation great and protecting our caucus and convention system.

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Conservative · Experienced · Consistent Email: votebennion@gmail.com

Phone: 435.767.3050

Please take a minute and ask yourself these questions:

• Do you support the Caucus/Convention System?
• Do you support open/transparent government?
• Are you pro-life?
• Do you believe the Republican Party should solely determine:

                 a. What it means to be a Republican;

        b.  How Republican nominees are chosen; and,

             c. How the party conducts its own business?

• Do you support our representative constitutional republic?
• Do you oppose illegal immigration and policies that promote illegal immigration?
• Are you tired of candidates who claim to be conservative and represent your views, only to find that once in office they don’t?
• Do you want someone serving on the State Central Committee who would answer “yes” to the above seven questions?

Then, Chad Bennion is who you want representing you on the State Central Committee!

Utah’s Dixie has been Chad’s home for over a decade. Chad served in the Utah House and in many GOP positions. Chad is active in his church and community. He is President of the Washington County Historical Society. When Chad is not working or volunteering, you can find him running trails, climbing red rocks, or on an adventure in Southern Utah.

Adlai Elison is a seventh-generation Utahn with deep roots in our state’s pioneer heritage. His ancestors include one of the original signers of the Utah Constitution, members of the Mormon Battalion, and multiple state legislators. Born in St. George and raised in Toquerville, Adlai graduated from Hurricane High School, Dixie State University, and Brigham Young University.

He began his career at the St. George Area Chamber of Commerce, where he advocated for free-market policies and worked to enhance the experience of Chamber members. Later, at Americans for Prosperity, he helped citizens engage in policy initiatives promoting limited government, capitalist principles, and the reduction of burdensome government overreach.

Now a political and public affairs director, Adlai has played a key role in over 20 Republican election campaigns, including that of State School Board Member Joann Brinton. A staunch conservative, he has spent the last four years serving on the State Central Committee, committed to defending the values of faith, family, and freedom that make America great.

Adlai is a proud member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He enjoys spending time with family, playing sports, hunting, fishing, and reading.

  Victor Iverson is passionate about the power of local government and the importance and

responsibility that each of us have to build upon the legacy of those that have gone before us and

leave for the next generation a beautiful community to live in . He currently serves as a Washington

County Commissioner. He was first elected to office in 2014. Prior to holding elected office he

advocated for local access and multiple use on Utah’s public lands as an advisor to Senator Mike

Lee. During his time as a county commissioner, Washington County has been in a transformative

period where personal freedoms have been under threat and he has defended Washington County

citizens to allow for individual choice. Commissioner Iverson has been a recognized leader across

the State of Utah, serving as president of the Utah Association of Counties, guiding them through

important changes. He has also served on numerous boards and committees. He also played an

important role in declaring Washington County “America’s County”. He and his wife live on a hobby

farm in La Verkin and loves his 5 children and adores his 3 grandchildren..

  Dr. Paul Gooch is the senior and founding partner of SouthWest Vision since 1998.  Paul doesn't recall a day when "I wasn't excited to come to work.  The human visual system is endlessly fascinating and the human connections I make in my job are the salt of life."  

He grew up in Mona, Utah, the oldest of 10 siblings when it was a town of 400.  His father made sure he came along to Caucus/Convention meetings, and to constitutional education by men like Cleon Skousen and others from the time he was 5 years old.  Once Paul settled in Washington County after an LDS mission to Boston, and then an education that wrapped up in St Louis Missouri, he raised his family in Little Valley when it was still the rural part of St George.  In 2011, by the invitation of friends in the WCRP, he ran for and got elected to the SCC where he got reacquainted with the beauty of Utah's neighborhood delegate driven nominating system when it still gave the opportunity for Utah's citizens to maintain connected control over their elected officials.  

As CountMyVote came along soon after, Paul was asked to be a media spokesperson in the rigorous effort to defend Utah against CMV's existential threat to replace our constitutionally guaranteed "republican form" of government with an "anti-republican form" of government which Madison warned we were never to do in Federalist 43.  With that charge, he has spent an enormous amount of time and effort learning to understand the origins of our Caucus system, the language behind its inspired organizing concepts, and the functional reasons that it protects our Liberty.  He even found the very well hidden etymology of the word "Caucus" that was beautifully documented by a liberal professor at Middlebury College in Vermont.  (Make sure to ask him for the original source when you get a chance--it will make you fall in love again with the system of neighborhood councils that our founders gave us.).  Since 2011, in every capacity (even at work) Paul has worked to educate everyone within earshot about the particulars of republican governing principles, and fought to restore Utah's Caucus Convention system to its rightful place as the fundamental organizing unit of Self-Government.

Paul's firm belief is that SB54 is an institutional corruption that has led to burgeoning political and personal corruption in Utah by removing the representative layer of political voice that is the very closest to the people.  As a member of the SCC, he promises to use his voice, and his vote to "rekindle the ancient council fire, renew the covenant, and, brighten every link in the chain." This phrase shared by our founders to the Iroquois at their 1775 convention in Albany, NY is the key to understanding why it matters--especially in this moment of opportunity as every organism of government is under review for authenticity.

Paul thanks you for your trust and your vote for SCC.

 I am Nicole Mowry, a dedicated conservative who serves as Precinct Chair and County and State Delegate. I believe the Constitution should be at the core of every political decision, and I'm committed to protecting the caucus/convention system to ensure fair, informed candidate selection. As a lifelong Republican, I have been actively involved in vetting candidates. I will continue to prioritize the party platform, advocating for transparency, accountability, and policies that uphold our foundational values. My passion lies in strengthening conservative principles, defending individual liberties, and promoting grassroots engagement. Beyond my political involvement, I am a proud local dental manufacturing business owner specializing in metal parts. With years of experience in leadership and entrepreneurship, I understand the importance of a strong economy, free enterprise, and supporting small businesses. Above all, I am a devoted follower of Christ, and my faith guides my principles, decisions, and service to my community. I am also a committed spouse who values family, integrity, and hard work. With a deep love for our state and country, I will continue to be a strong voice for the people, working to preserve the values that make our nation great.