Verona Mauga

Verona Sagato-Mauga is an American entrepreneur and politician serving as a member of the Utah House of Representatives from the 31st district since 2025. A Democrat, she is one of the first Samoans elected to the Utah State Legislature alongside Jake Fitisemanu and the first Samoan woman to serve in any continental state legislature.

Early life and education Mauga was born in Kahuku, Hawaii, to parents who immigrated from Samoa. She moved to West Valley City, Utah, as a child and graduated from Alta High School.

Career She is a co-owner of My Choice Utah, an organization providing homes for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, as well as Sagato Bakery & Café in Midvale, and co-founded Le Malu, an organization focused on American Pacific Islander mentorship and cultural preservation initiatives. The Salt Lake County Democratic Party voted to nominate Mauga for the general election over Garner by 30 to 11 votes respectively.

Electoral history 2024