Deidra Ritchhart
Deidra Ritchhart (Democratic Party) ran for election to theUtah State Senate to representDistrict 29. She lost in the general election onNovember 5, 2024.
Ritchhart completed Ballotpedia'sCandidate Connection survey in 2024.Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Deidra Ritchhart was born inJoplin, Missouri. Ritchhart's career experience includes working as a human resources and social services. She earned a bachelor's degree from Oklahoma State University in 2021. Ritchhart has been affiliated with the Church of Jesus Christ.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: Utah State Senate elections, 2024
General election
General election for Utah State Senate District 29
IncumbentDon Ipson defeatedDeidra Ritchhart in the general election for Utah State Senate District 29 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Don Ipson (R) | 76.4 | 42,143 |
 | Deidra Ritchhart (D)  | 23.6 | 12,989 | |
| Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 55,132 | ||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled.Deidra Ritchhart advanced from the Democratic primary for Utah State Senate District 29.
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Utah State Senate District 29
IncumbentDon Ipson defeatedChad E. Bennion in the Republican primary for Utah State Senate District 29 on June 25, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Don Ipson | 51.0 | 11,090 |
| Chad E. Bennion | 49.0 | 10,670 | ||
| Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 21,760 | ||
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Democratic convention
Democratic convention for Utah State Senate District 29
Deidra Ritchhart advanced from the Democratic convention for Utah State Senate District 29 on March 23, 2024.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | | Deidra Ritchhart (D) |
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Republican convention
Republican convention for Utah State Senate District 29
Chad E. Bennion and incumbentDon Ipson defeatedCory Green in the Republican convention for Utah State Senate District 29 on March 23, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Chad E. Bennion (R) | 58.0 | 206 | |
| ✔ | | Don Ipson (R) | 42.0 | 149 |
 | Cory Green (R) | 0.0 | 0 | |
| Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 355 | ||
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Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Ritchhart in this election.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also:Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Deidra Ritchhart completedBallotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Ritchhart's responses.
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- I want to give teachers a living wage
- I would like to create laws that help victims
- Better housing opportunities
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Campaign finance summary
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| Year | Office | Status | Contributions | Expenditures |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Utah State Senate District 29 | Lost general | $2,179 | $-1,409 |
| Grand total | $2,179 | $-1,409 | ||
| Sources:OpenSecrets, Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC). | ||||
See also
2024 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on February 5, 2024
