Daniel Thatcher | |
|---|---|
.JPG) Thatcher in 2014 | |
| Member of theUtah Senate | |
| In office January 1, 2011 – December 12, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Brent H. Goodfellow |
| Succeeded by | Emily Buss |
| Constituency | 12th district (2011–2023) 11th district (2023–2025) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1976-07-12)July 12, 1976 (age 49)[1] West Valley City, Utah, U.S. |
| Party | Forward (since 2025) |
| Other political affiliations | Republican (2010–2025) |
| Residence | West Valley City, Utah |
Daniel W. Thatcher[1] (born July 12, 1976) is an American politician who served as a member of theUtah State Senate from 2011 to 2025. He was a member of theRepublican caucus from then until he registered with theForward Party in 2025.[2] He represented District 11 and, prior to redistricting, District 12.
Thatcher was born and raised in West Valley City.[3] Thatcher's official biography describes him as self-educated.[4] His profession is in electronics and low voltage wiring.[3]
Senator Thatcher began his political pursuits when he co-founded the Salt Lake County Young Republicans. He was the chapter's first chair.[4] He is also a co-founder of West Side Matters and has held various elected positions in the Salt Lake County Republican Party.[4]
During the 2016 Session, Thatcher served on the following committees:[6]
In October 2025, Thatcher announced his intent to resign before the beginning of the next legislative session in January 2026.[7] To select a successor theUtah Forward Party organized a district-wide election in December 2025; the winner,Emily Buss, was chosen through onlineapproval voting.[8]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Daniel Thatcher | 8,548 | 58.8% | |
| Democratic | Clare Collard | 5,998 | 41.2% | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Daniel Thatcher | 13,835 | 50.38% | |
| Democratic | Clare Collard | 12,400 | 45.16% | |
| Green | Abrian B. Velarde | 1,225 | 4.46% | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Daniel Thatcher (incumbent) | 24,680 | 100.00% | |
| Total votes | 24,680 | 100.00% | ||
| Republicanhold | ||||
| Bill Number and Title | Bill Status |
|---|---|
| S.B. 94 Law Enforcement Use of Body Cameras | Senate/Filed for bills not passed 3/10/2016 |
| S.B. 124 Gang Enhancement Provision Amendments | Governor Signed 3/21/2016 |
| S.B. 157 Pawnshop Amendments | Senate/To Governor 3/17/2016 |
| S.B. 187 Reclassification of Misdemeanors | Governor Signed 3/25/2016 |
In 2015, the School Safety and Crisis Line legislation (SB 175), sponsored by Thatcher and Rep. Steve Eliason, passed the Utah State Legislature designating UNI (University Neuropsychiatric Institute, now Huntsman Mental Health Institute) as the crisis provider and an active commission, chaired out of the attorney general's office, for implementation. Thatcher chose to sponsor the legislation after recognizing the statewide epidemic that had personally impacted him numerous times throughout his life.[11]
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