Doug Welton

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Doug Welton
Candidate, Utah House of Representatives District 65
Utah House of Representatives District 65
Tenure
2023 - Present
Term ends
2027
Years in position
3
Predecessor:Stephen Whyte (R)
Prior offices:
Payson City Council
Year left office: 2021
Utah House of Representatives District 67
Years in office: 2021 - 2023
Predecessor:Marc Roberts (R)
Successor:Christine Watkins (R)
Compensation
Base salary
$301/legislative day
Per diem
Per diem is reimbursed to state legislators when they submit receipts or turn in expense reports.
Elections and appointments
Last election
November 5, 2024
Next convention
April 18, 2026
Education
Bachelor's
Utah Valley State College, 2007
Graduate
Southern Utah University, 2019
Personal
Profession
Educator
Contact

Doug Welton (Republican Party) is a member of theUtah House of Representatives, representingDistrict 65. He assumed office on January 1, 2023. His current term ends on January 1, 2027.

Welton (Republican Party) is running for re-election to theUtah House of Representatives to representDistrict 65. He declared candidacy for the Republican convention scheduled onApril 18, 2026.[source]

Biography

Doug Welton earned a bachelor's degree from Utah Valley State College in 2007 and a master's degree from Southern Utah University in 2019. Welton's career experience includes working as an educator in Japanese, debate, philosophy, and current issues.[1]

Committee assignments

2023-2024

Welton was assigned to the following committees:

2021-2022

Welton was assigned to the following committees:


Sponsored legislation

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Elections

2026

See also: Utah House of Representatives elections, 2026

General election

The primary will occur on June 23, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.

Republican convention

Republican convention for Utah House of Representatives District 65

IncumbentDoug Welton (R) is running in the Republican convention for Utah House of Representatives District 65 on April 18, 2026.

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2024

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General election

General election for Utah House of Representatives District 65

IncumbentDoug Welton defeatedJoseph Hansen in the general election for Utah House of Representatives District 65 on November 5, 2024.

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%
Votes
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Doug Welton (R)
 
84.0
 
17,734
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Joseph Hansen (D)
 
16.0
 
3,373

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Total votes: 21,107
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled.Joseph Hansen advanced from the Democratic primary for Utah House of Representatives District 65.

Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. IncumbentDoug Welton advanced from the Republican primary for Utah House of Representatives District 65.

Democratic convention

Democratic convention for Utah House of Representatives District 65

Joseph Hansen advanced from the Democratic convention for Utah House of Representatives District 65 on March 23, 2024.

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Joseph Hansen (D)

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Republican convention

Republican convention for Utah House of Representatives District 65

IncumbentDoug Welton advanced from the Republican convention for Utah House of Representatives District 65 on April 20, 2024.

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2022

See also: Utah House of Representatives elections, 2022

General election

General election for Utah House of Representatives District 65

IncumbentDoug Welton won election in the general election for Utah House of Representatives District 65 on November 8, 2022.

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%
Votes
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Doug Welton (R)
 
100.0
 
11,749

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Total votes: 11,749
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Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. IncumbentDoug Welton advanced from the Republican primary for Utah House of Representatives District 65.

Republican convention

Republican convention for Utah House of Representatives District 65

IncumbentDoug Welton defeatedJay Ugarte in the Republican convention for Utah House of Representatives District 65 on April 9, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
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Doug Welton (R)
 
67.6
 
69
Jay Ugarte (R)
 
32.4
 
33

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Total votes: 102
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2020

See also: Utah House of Representatives elections, 2020

General election

General election for Utah House of Representatives District 67

Doug Welton won election in the general election for Utah House of Representatives District 67 on November 3, 2020.

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%
Votes
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Doug Welton (R)
 
100.0
 
18,478

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Total votes: 18,478
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Republican convention

Republican convention for Utah House of Representatives District 67

Doug Welton defeatedTamara Prado Atkin andJay Ugarte in the Republican convention for Utah House of Representatives District 67 on April 25, 2020.

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2019

Three seats were up for election on thePayson City Council inUtah. The general election used aranked-choice votingelectoral system in which the five candidates on the ballot competed for one seat until a winner was elected. The remaining four candidates then competed for a second seat on the city council until a winner was elected. Then, the remaining three candidates competed for the third seat on the city council until the third winner was elected.

Seat 1

General election

General election for Payson City Council

Theranked-choice voting election was won byDoug Welton in round 4 . The results of Round are displayed below. To see the results of other rounds, use the dropdown menu above to select a round and the table will update.

  
Candidate
%
Total Votes
Transfer
Round eliminated
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Doug Welton
 
60.1
 
1,566372Won (4)
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Linda Carter
 
39.9
 
1,0402584
Brian Hulet
 
0.0
 
0-7034
Cary Kenneth Stockwell
 
0.0
 
003
Scott Pinkham
 
0.0
 
002
  
Candidate
%
Total Votes
Transfer
Round eliminated
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Doug Welton
 
44.6
 
1,194105Won (4)
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Linda Carter
 
29.2
 
782704
Brian Hulet
 
26.2
 
703414
Cary Kenneth Stockwell
 
0.0
 
0-2453
Scott Pinkham
 
0.0
 
002
  
Candidate
%
Total Votes
Transfer
Round eliminated
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Doug Welton
 
40.2
 
1,08942Won (4)
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Linda Carter
 
26.3
 
712214
Brian Hulet
 
24.4
 
662374
Cary Kenneth Stockwell
 
9.0
 
245313
Scott Pinkham
 
0.0
 
0-1412
  
Candidate
%
Total Votes
Transfer
Round eliminated
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Doug Welton
 
38.5
 
1,0470Won (4)
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Linda Carter
 
25.4
 
69104
Brian Hulet
 
23.0
 
62504
Cary Kenneth Stockwell
 
7.9
 
21403
Scott Pinkham
 
5.2
 
14102

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Total votes: 2,718
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Seat 2

General election

General election for Payson City Council

Theranked-choice voting election was won byBrian Hulet in round 3 . The results of Round are displayed below. To see the results of other rounds, use the dropdown menu above to select a round and the table will update.

  
Candidate
%
Total Votes
Transfer
Round eliminated
Brian Hulet
 
53.7
 
1,395195Won (3)
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Linda Carter
 
46.3
 
1,2021793
Cary Kenneth Stockwell
 
0.0
 
0-4253
Scott Pinkham
 
0.0
 
002
  
Candidate
%
Total Votes
Transfer
Round eliminated
Brian Hulet
 
45.3
 
1,20083Won (3)
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Linda Carter
 
38.6
 
1,023473
Cary Kenneth Stockwell
 
16.0
 
425773
Scott Pinkham
 
0.0
 
0-2242
  
Candidate
%
Total Votes
Transfer
Round eliminated
Brian Hulet
 
41.9
 
1,1170Won (3)
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Linda Carter
 
36.6
 
97603
Cary Kenneth Stockwell
 
13.1
 
34803
Scott Pinkham
 
8.4
 
22402

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Total votes: 2,665
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Seat 3

General election

General election for Payson City Council

Theranked-choice voting election was won byLinda Carter in round 1 .

  
Candidate
%
Total Votes
Transfer
Round eliminated
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Linda Carter
 
59.6
 
1,5240Won (1)
Cary Kenneth Stockwell
 
23.6
 
60501
Scott Pinkham
 
16.8
 
43001

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Total votes: 2,559
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Campaign themes

2026

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2024

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2022

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2020

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2019

Candidate Connection

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My name is Doug Welton. I have lived in Payson for most of my life. I love Payson! It is an amazing little town with amazing people. I am currently a teacher at Salem Hills High School. I teach Japanese, Debate, Current Issues, and Philosophy. I am a firm believer in community involvement, and believe I am teaching
  • Communication and Transparency---These two items are closely related. I have actively engaged the community for the past four years through my Facebook page @DougWeltonPaysonCityCouncil We have very intelligent residents in Payson. I have found that clear and regular communication builds trust and understanding in the community and helps facilitate constructive conversations that make the community better.
  • Planning---With all of the growth coming to Payson, it is essential that we have a plan in place to make sure we grow responsibly with an eye on the future, and not just the present. We have spent a lot of time working to update all of our master plans. This is important to let us know what size of pipe or sewer line to install. Knowing what is needed not only for the current development, put also for the future development ensures that we aren't digging up roads three years down the road to upsize water or sewer lines. It also helps to make sure we aren't spending money to upsize an area that doesn't need it. Planning also helps to maintain our small town feel while embracing growth. Putting the right things in the right places is key.
  • Infrastructure---Infrastructure is tied closely to planning and growth. In order to grow, we need to install the proper infrastructure and upgrade and maintain current infrastructure. Our roads are old and we still have large parts of the city without curb, gutter, sidewalk, and storm drain. While it is not realistic to say we will be able to upgrade everything (cost prohibitive), we can put a plan in place to ensure funds are available, and prioritize infrastructure. We are planning on rebuilding Main St and the underground infrastructure from 600 S to 1400 S next Fall. We just upgraded our PI system and are saving for our sewer upgrade. We are currently discussing the options available to upgrade the curb and gutter in the city.
I believe that communities are better together. We have some great minds, and creative people in the community. We are better together. I am passionate about engaging the public so they know what is happening in the city and can give feedback . I love meeting with people in town and discussing their concerns, suggestions, and questions. Government should not be done in secret, and should be easier for residents to access. I have also been a big advocate of the master planning. The master planning process, I-15 realignment, county transportation discussions, and more have all been public forums that have engaged the public. It has been fun to meet with many of you as we have sought out public comment in the planning process. You can still share your thoughts at www.imaginepayson.com

I look forward to serving you and ask for your vote. Please consider me as your first vote. If you have a number, please consider me as your second or third choice.

Thank you,

Doug Welton
City government is the most basic and important level of government. It certainly isn't as glamorous as the other races, but it is the where the road hits the rubber most often for everyday citizens. What happens in city council has a direct impact on the residents of Payson. City officials also need to be able to interface well with state officials, business, and their constituents.
Integrity is always at the top of the list. Integrity filters down to every other interaction, vote, work ethic, and decision made by an elected official. Integrity means you will do what you say you will do. Integrity also means that you are committed to doing what is best for the city. This means having the courage to change course if the data or situation warrants a change. Standing on faulty data just to be consistent is not showing integrity. A candidate with integrity will clearly explain what transpired that facilitated a change of course.

I think most people know this, but often forget. It is the city council that votes and ordinances, zoning, fees, etc. not the mayor. The mayor serves a critical role of helping to run the everyday functions of the city, and is the figure head for the city, but most changes are made through the city council. The mayor does not have a vote, but s/he has influence.
It is helpful to be familiar with the workings of government, but certainly not critical. City government is best served by passionate individuals interested in making a difference. It is important for a council member to be able to look at issues objectively and be able to work with others.
The ability to communicate is a must. Also the ability to work with others through difficult issues as they arise. The best ideas are the ones that are debated and discussed in a civil manner. City council members need to have thick skin, and must be committed to working with those they serve with and the community. There will be times a vote doesn't go your way. It is important to get back on the horse, and go back to work without holding grudges. Not everything will go your way.

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Doug Welton campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2024Utah House of Representatives District 65Won general$44,267 $-33,462
2022Utah House of Representatives District 65Won general$20,089 $-10,714
2020Utah House of Representatives District 67Won general$5,630 N/A**
Grand total$69,986 $-44,176
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2021

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    Political offices
    Preceded by
    Stephen Whyte (R)    		Utah House of Representatives District 65
    2023-Present    		Succeeded by
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    Preceded by
    Marc Roberts (R)    		Utah House of Representatives District 67
    2021-2023    		Succeeded by
    Christine Watkins (R)
    Preceded by
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    -2021    		Succeeded by
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