Emily Buss

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Candidate Profile

State Senate, District 11 Utah General | November 3, 2026

Moderate

BIOGRAPHY

EDUCATION

BYU Idaho, Marriage and Family Studies

WORK & MILITARY

Birthday Box Foundation, Executive Director, -

Wellness Farm Foundation, One Utah Service Fellow, -

One Utah Service Fellow, AmeriCorps

AFFILIATIONS

Eagle Mountain City Public Library, Board Member, 2024-

Birthday Box Foundation, Board Chair, 2023-

Girl Scouts of Utah, Troop Leader, 2025-

Valley Crossroads Chamber of Commerce, Member, 2024-

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Utah State Senate District 11, 2025-

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Utah State Senate District 11, 2026-

SCORECARDS

CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS


LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS

ENDORSEMENTS

LIBERAL (2)

Utah Parents For Teachers

Better Boundaries

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (4)

Julie King

Paul Pickett

Lisa Delquatro-Ferre

Joe Tuia'ana

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).

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Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?

I believe life should be protected, but when a pregnancy threatens the life of the mother, doctors must have the ability to provide necessary care. Medical decisions in these heartbreaking circumstances should be guided by compassion and sound medical judgment.

Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.

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The lives of human embryos created through artificial methods ought to be protected from purposeful destruction.

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The Comstock Act, which bans interstate transportation of abortion-inducing drugs, should be enforced.

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ECONOMY

What is your position on the minimum wage?

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Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.

Agree

List your top 3-5 priorities to eliminate government waste.

* Strengthen oversight and accountability through rigorous audits to make sure taxpayer dollars are spent wisely. * Increase transparency so taxpayers can see how their money is being spent. * Eliminate ineffective or duplicative programs that aren't delivering results. * Improve government efficiency by streamlining processes and reducing unnecessary bureaucracy. * Protect taxpayer dollars by prioritizing responsible, accountable spending.


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?

To me, separation of church and state means the government shouldn't establish or favor any religion while protecting every person's right to practice their faith, or no faith at all. Government shouldn't dictate religion, and no one religion should dictate our laws. Everyone deserves equal protection under the law.

Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.

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HEALTHCARE

What most closely matches your view on healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. (includes "universal healthcare," "medicare for all," etc.) B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options. C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. D) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.

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The government should keep a database of people with various ongoing medical illnesses to assess the economic burden of treatment.

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NATIONAL SECURITY

The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.

Agree

Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?

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IMMIGRATION

I support the existence of sanctuary cities to protect undocumented persons.

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EDUCATION

I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.

Neutral

Decisions about education are best made by states, local school boards, parents, and teachers.

Foreign governments should be prohibited from funding American education.

Strongly Agree


VALUES

Government should recognize and support the fundamental right and essential duty of parents to direct their child's health and educational well-being.

Agree

Attempts to physically or socially transition a child to the opposite sex constitute child abuse.

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Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.

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I support the expansion of gambling in my state.

Disagree

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

My values are rooted in treating everyone with dignity, respect, and compassion. I believe in serving others, protecting individual freedom, and leading with integrity, humility, and accountability.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Disagree

I support requiring a government-issued photo ID to vote, and I believe a driver's license should be sufficient to verify a voter's identity.


EQUALITY

Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.

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Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.

Agree


ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.

Neutral

I believe we have a responsibility to be good stewards of our environment, but I do not believe broad government mandates are always the best solution. We should focus on practical, responsible policies that protect our natural resources while supporting Utah families and our economy.

What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?

I support an all-of-the-above energy approach. Diversifying our energy sources will help meet growing electricity demands, improve reliability, and keep energy affordable. I also support nuclear energy where it makes sense and where communities are s


ABOUT YOU

When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?

Moderate

Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.

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Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.

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CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

What should be the goal of the criminal justice system?

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Government has a responsibility to protect children from sexual exploitation during online activities.

Strongly Agree

Sharia law should not be accepted or incorporated in any form within the legal framework of the United States.

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2ND AMENDMENT

What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

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