That’s when she was first introduced to the Forward Party of Utah . “There is no better time for the Forward Party to really start to skyrocket.” For party chair Michelle Quist, this moment is a golden opportunity not just for Buss, but other Forward Party candidates as well. Including Buss, there are 18 Forward Party candidates on the ballot this year, something Quist sees as meeting the moment. For her, the Forward Party in Utah is a long-term project that’s just getting started.