John Arthur is a Democratic member of the Utah House of Representatives representing District 41, which includes Big and Little Cottonwood Canyons, most of Cottonwood Heights, and portions of Holladay, Midvale, and Murray. He began his legislative service on December 9, 2025, after being selected as the Democratic nominee by delegates of House District 41. Arthur replaced Gay Lynn Bennion in the position.

A highly decorated educator, Arthur is the 2021 Utah Teacher of the Year and a National Teacher of the Year finalist. He is a National Board Certified Teacher and has spent his career advocating for teachers, public workers, and everyday Utahns. In the Legislature, he focuses on advancing policies that support Utah's students and educators, improve public education, address the Great Salt Lake crisis, make life more affordable for Utah families, and promote environmental stewardship.

Arthur is married to Stacey and has two daughters, Ione and Valentine.

Education and Professional Background

Arthur is in his 11th year of teaching and previously taught sixth grade at Meadowlark Elementary in Salt Lake City. He is an adjunct professor in the Graduate School of Education at Westminster University and serves as the Director of Candidate Recruitment for the Utah National Board Coalition and Co-Director of the Teacher Fellows, a nonprofit dedicated to developing the next generation of Utah teacher leaders.

Political Experience and Notable Achievements

• Elected to Utah House of Representatives in 2024
• 2021 Utah Teacher of the Year
• National Teacher of the Year finalist
• Author of The Digital Projects Playbook: A Step-by-Step Guide to Empowering Students as Creators
• Candidate for Utah State School Board District 7 in 2024
• 2023 recipient of the K-12 Hero Award from eSchool News and recognition as one of Utah's Most Valuable Educators
• Testified before the United States Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions
• Serves on the Board of Directors for the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, WestEd, REL West, and IncludEd United
• Sponsored 2026 legislation including HB0497 , HB0478 , and HB0198