In the Republican primary race for House District 19 in Salt Lake City, incumbent Raymond Ward is running against businesswoman Tenna Hartman. The candidates were asked a series of questions by The Salt Lake Tribune, addressing various issues. Ray Ward expressed support for Utah being an 'all of the above' state in terms of energy sources, advocating for new sources like hydrogen to reduce CO2 emissions. He acknowledged the negative impact of climate change and highlighted the need to find alternative energy solutions. Regarding water scarcity, Ward emphasized the importance of fair water usage measurement before considering charging certain users more for water. Additionally, he supported Utah's trigger law on abortion with exceptions for cases like rape, incest, and fatal fetal anomalies. Ward also showed support for the constitutional amendment that removes the requirement to use income taxes for education and social services, emphasizing the importance of funding education. Tenna Hartman did not provide responses to the questions posed by the Tribune.