Sarah Reale
Sarah Reale (Democratic Party) is a member of the Utah State Board of Education, representing District 5. She assumed office on January 2, 2023. Her current term ends on January 4, 2027.
Reale (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Utah State Board of Education to represent District 5. She won in the general election on November 8, 2022.
Reale completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Sarah Reale was born in and lives in Salt Lake City, Utah. She earned a high school diploma from Grandview High School. Reale received her bachelor's degree in journalism and communication in 2007 and an M.S. in politics and policy in 2010, both from Utah State University. Her career experience includes working as a public relations and marketing specialist for Utah State University, a senior marketing strategist for GCommerce Solutions, and in various roles like director of digital marketing at Salt Lake Community College..[1][2][3]
Elections
2022
See also: Utah State Board of Education election, 2022
General election
General election for Utah State Board of Education District 5
Sarah Reale defeated Laurel Fetzer and William Fisher in the general election for Utah State Board of Education District 5 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Sarah Reale (D) | 61.3 | 27,065 | |
| Laurel Fetzer (R) | 34.4 | 15,175 | ||
| William Fisher (Independent) | 4.4 | 1,922 | ||
| Total votes: 44,162 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Sarah Reale advanced from the Democratic primary for Utah State Board of Education District 5.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Laurel Fetzer advanced from the Republican primary for Utah State Board of Education District 5.
Democratic convention
Democratic convention for Utah State Board of Education District 5
Sarah Reale advanced from the Democratic convention for Utah State Board of Education District 5 on April 9, 2022.
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Republican convention
Republican convention for Utah State Board of Education District 5
Laurel Fetzer advanced from the Republican convention for Utah State Board of Education District 5 on April 23, 2022.
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| ✔ | Laurel Fetzer (R) | |
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Endorsements
To view Reale's endorsements in the 2022 election, please click here.
2021
See also: City elections in Salt Lake City, Utah (2021)
General election
General election for Salt Lake City Council District 5
The ranked-choice voting election was won by Darin Mano in round 2 . The results of Round are displayed below. To see the results of other rounds, use the dropdown menu above to select a round and the table will update.
| Total votes: 5,813 |
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Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Sarah Reale completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Reale's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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Education is one of the most important institutions our government manages, it is the cornerstone to an equitable society. I'm tired of the hateful, political rhetoric and polarization education has been facing. I know you are too. That's why I plan on building bridges between the Board, legislators, administrators, local school boards, parents, and educators—so we can focus on productive strategies to support our students.
I’ll work for more mental health resources, new ways of recruiting and retaining educators, promoting new technology in the classroom, and access for ALL of Utah’s students, no matter their zip code.
Let’s Get Reale: It’s time for a brighter more equitable future for our students. Join me.
- Trust our teachers: Sarah comes from a family of teachers, and has spent the last 15+ years working as an educator and a community leader. She knows that Utah teachers deserve better than what they’re getting. Sarah will work for better pay, smaller classes, and sanity on the school board.
- Focus on learning: No student should ever have to feel unsafe—or unwelcome—at school. Utah has the highest teen suicide rate in the nation, yet there are still some who want to inject politics and exclusion into the classroom. Sarah will work to help students learn and thrive, and teachers focus on education and support.
- Innovate and collaborate in our schools: Education outcomes in Utah should be the best in the country, instead of bringing up the rear. Sarah will help build inclusive, equitable schools with input from educators, and common sense at every step of the process.
I serve on the Salt Lake City Library Board, Ballpark Community Council, Salt Lake County Open Spaces Board, Salt Lake County Mountainous District Planning Commission, and I'm on the Advisory Board at the Chi Omega Sorority at the University of Utah.
I'm focused on the P-20 pipeline-- strengthening partnerships with the Utah System of Higher Education, mental health resources for our schools, and creating safe spaces where our students can learn and thrive.
My experience in education as an administrator and in the classroom and through my work as a community advocate, i'm prepared to take on this role.
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2021
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Sarah Reale completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2021. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Reale's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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I’m a SLC native currently employed at Salt Lake Community College, I have a passion for advocacy, a proven record of experience in education (15+ years), and action-oriented protection of public lands.
My goals are to engage in intentional planning that employs data, responsibility, and collaboration. Together we can find creative solutions to make our community safer for a growing population. As your advocate, I will listen, act with transparency, and communicate consistently.- Engage in intentional planning that employs data, responsibility, and collaboration.
- Find creative solutions to make our community safer for a growing population.
- As an advocate, I will listen, act with transparency, and communicate consistently.
Higher Education
Sustainability
Action-Oriented Protection of Public Lands
Walkable and bike-able communities
I have no interest in party politics. As an elected public official, I will look beyond my personal values and beliefs and focus on what is best for the community at large. As an empathetic leader and a good listener, I will work to represent all constituent interests.
Note: Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it.
See also
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on September 10, 2021
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on October 14, 2022
- ↑ LinkedIn, "Sarah Reale," accessed January 26, 2023
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