Utah House District 66 race: Rep. Troy Shelley faces off against Breanne Mashek and Russ Hatch
Utah House District 66 candidate Breanne Mashek said she opposes building data centers in Utah because of the state’s arid climate and limited water resources. The article is primarily a 2026 legislative voter guide and does not identify a specific data center project.
The Salt Lake Tribune’s voter guide for Utah House District 66 profiles Republican incumbent Troy Shelley and challengers Breanne Mashek and Russ Hatch. The district includes Juab and Sanpete counties, and the election will determine its representative in the Utah Legislature.
In questionnaire responses, Mashek said she supports protecting watersheds and water rights and opposes data center construction in Utah’s arid climate, arguing that corporate development could threaten water supplies. The article does not describe a particular project, company or government decision involving a data center.