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Utah House of Representatives elections, 2012

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Utah House of Representatives •2012 Utah Senate Elections

State legislative elections in 2012

Elections for the office ofUtah House of Representatives were held inUtah onNovember 6, 2012. All75 seats were up for election.

The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in these elections was March 15, 2012. The primary Election Day was June 26, 2012.

See also:Utah State Senate elections, 2012 andState legislative elections, 2012

Incumbents retiring

Name	Party	Current office
Christopher Herrod	Republican	House District 62
Craig Frank	Republican	House District 57
David Litvack	Democratic	House District 26
Evan Vickers	Republican	House District 72
John Dougall	Republican	House District 27
Kenneth Sumsion	Republican	House District 56
Michael Morley	Republican	House District 66
Patrick Painter	Republican	House District 67
Todd Kiser	Republican	House District 41
Wayne Harper	Republican	House District 43

Majority control

See also:Partisan composition of state houses

Heading into the November 6 election, the Republican Party held the majority in theUtah House of Representatives:

Campaign contributions

This chart shows how many candidates ran for state house in Utah in past years and the cumulative amount of dollars raised in state senate races, including contributions in both primary and general election contests. All figures come fromFollow The Money.^[1]

In 2010, the candidates for state house raised a total of $3,736,373 in campaign contributions. The top 10 donors were:^[2]

Qualifications

To be eligible to serve in theUtah House of Representatives, a candidate must be:^[3]

• A U.S. citizen at the time of filing
• 25 years old at the filing deadline time
• A three-year resident of Utah at the filing deadline time
• A resident for 6 months of the senate district from which elected at the filing deadline time
• No person holding any public office of profit or trust under authority of the United States, or of this State, can be a member of the state senate, provided, that appointments in the State Militia, and the offices of notary public, justice of the peace, United States commissioner, and postmaster of the fourth class, shall not, within the meaning of this section, be considered offices of profit or trust.
• A qualified voter. A qualified voter is someone who is:

* A U.S. citizen

* A resident of Utah for at least 30 days prior to the next election

* At least 18 years old by the next election

* His or her principal place of residence is in a specific voting precinct in Utah.

Impact of redistricting

See also:Redistricting in Utah

In October 2011, the Republican-dominated Legislature passed and Gov.Gary Herbert (R) signed new legislative maps.

Five pairs of incumbents were placed into districts:

• David Litvack (D) andBrian Doughty (D) - Litvack did not run for re-election.
• Janice Fisher (D) andFred Cox (R)
• Todd Kiser (R) andLaVar Christensen (R) - Kiser did not run for re-election, and Christensen ran in District 32.
• Stephen Sandstrom (R) andChristopher Herrod (R) - Sandstrom ran forU.S. House, District 4. Herrod did not run for re-election.
• Brad J Galvez (R) andJeremy Peterson (R) - Galvez ran in District 29.^[4]

List of candidates

District 1

June 26 Democratic primary:

• DeLoy Mechama

June 26 GOP primary:

• Ronda Menlovea Incumbent Menlove first assumed office in 2005.

June 26 Constitution Party primary:

• Becky Maddoxa

November 6 General election candidates:

DeLoy Mecham: 1,929

Ronda Menlove: 10,429

Becky Maddox: 1,403

District 2

June 26 Democratic primary:

• No candidates filed.

June 26 GOP primary:

• David Liffertha

November 6 General election candidates:

David Lifferth: 10,924

District 3

June 26 Democratic primary:

• Roger Donohoea

June 26 GOP primary:

• Jack Draxlera Incumbent Draxler first assumed office in 2007.

November 6 General election candidates:

Roger Donohoe: 4,185

Jack Draxler: 9,995

District 4

June 26 Democratic primary:

• Doug Thompsona

June 26 GOP primary:

• David G Butterfield 1,037 Incumbent Butterfield first assumed office in 2011.
• Edward Redd 1,483a

November 6 General election candidates:

Doug Thompson: 3,429

Edward Redd: 8,107

District 5

June 26 Democratic primary:

• Al Snydera

June 26 GOP primary:

• Curt Webba Incumbent Webb first assumed office in 2007.

November 6 General election candidates:

Al Snyder: 2,217

Curt Webb: 11,946

District 6

June 26 Democratic primary:

• Gabrielle Hodsona

June 26 GOP primary:

• Jake Anderegg 1,440a
• Seth Moore 1,098

Republican convention:

• Jake Anderegga
• Sean Hullinger
• Seth Moorea
• David Sindt

November 6 General election candidates:

Gabrielle Hodson: 1,987

Jake Anderegg: 10,513

District 7

June 26 Democratic primary:

• Linda Protzmana

June 26 GOP primary:

• Ryan Wilcoxa Incumbent Wilcox first assumed office in 2009.

November 6 General election candidates:

Linda Protzman: 3,857

Ryan Wilcox: 9,614

District 8

June 26 Democratic primary:

• Nicholas A. Velisa

June 26 GOP primary:

• Gage Froerera Incumbent Froerer first assumed office in 2007.

June 26 Libertarian primary:

• Jared Paul Strattona

November 6 General election candidates:

Nicholas A. Velis: 3,604

Gage Froerer: 7,650

Jared Paul Stratton: 658

District 9

Democratic convention:

• Ron Atencio
• Neil Hansena

June 26 GOP primary:

• Jeremy Petersona Incumbent Peterson first assumed office in 2011.

November 6 General election candidates:

Neil Hansen: 3,372

Jeremy Peterson: 5,079

District 10

Democratic convention:

• Christopher Winna
• Kent Winward

June 26 GOP primary:

• Dixon M Pitchera Incumbent Pitcher first assumed office in 2011.

November 6 General election candidates:

Christopher Winn: 4,681

Dixon M Pitcher: 5,558

District 11

June 26 Democratic primary:

• Pamela Udya

Note:T.R. Morgan withdrew prior to the primary.

June 26 GOP primary:

• Brad Deea Incumbent Dee first assumed office in 2003.

November 6 General election candidates:

Pamela Udy: 4,332

Brad Dee: 9,266

District 12

June 26 Democratic primary:

• Benjamin Palesa

June 26 GOP primary:

• Richard Greenwooda Incumbent Greenwood first assumed office in 2007.

November 6 General election candidates:

Benjamin Pales: 3,333

Richard Greenwood: 8,610

District 13

June 26 Democratic primary:

• K. Bradley Asaya

Republican convention:

• Paul Raya Incumbent Ray first assumed office in 2005.
• Mark Sessions
• Lorenzo Swank

November 6 General election candidates:

K. Bradley Asay: 3,667

Paul Ray: 8,256

District 14

Democratic convention:

• Jon Christensena
• Justin Clarke

Republican convention:

• Curtis Odaa Incumbent Oda first assumed office in 2005.
• Cheryl Lynn Phipps

November 6 General election candidates:

Jon Christensen: 3,028

Curtis Oda: 7,490

District 15

Democratic convention:

• Gibbs Smitha
• Sherri Tatton

June 26 GOP primary:

• Brad R Wilsona Incumbent Wilson first assumed office in 2011.

November 6 General election candidates:

Gibbs Smith: 2,662

Brad R Wilson: 11,278

District 16

Democratic convention:

• Denise Fowler
• Douglas Silla

June 26 GOP primary:

• Chris Crowder 1,057
• Stephen Handy 1,988a Incumbent Handy first assumed office in 2010.

June 26 Libertarian primary:

• Kevin Bryana

November 6 General election candidates:

Douglas Sill: 3,564

Stephen Handy: 8,252

Kevin Bryan: 533

District 17

Democratic convention:

• Bonnie Peterson Flinta
• Vic Scott

June 26 GOP primary:

• Stewart Barlowa Incumbent Barlow first assumed office in 2011.

November 6 General election candidates:

Bonnie Peterson Flint: 4,652

Stewart Barlow: 11,205

District 18

June 26 Democratic primary:

• Richard Bagley 85
• Doug Macdonald 163a

June 26 GOP primary:

• Roger Barrusa Incumbent Barrus first assumed office in 2001.

Note:Peter Cannon withdrew prior to the primary.

November 6 General election candidates:

Doug Macdonald: 4,466

Roger Barrus: 12,884

District 19

June 26 Democratic primary:

• Lynn Andersona

June 26 GOP primary:

• Jim Nielsona Incumbent Nielson first assumed office in 2011.

November 6 General election candidates:

Lynn Anderson: 4,875

Jim Nielson: 12,283

District 20

June 26 Democratic primary:

• Daniel Donahoea

Republican convention:

• Becky Edwardsa Incumbent Edwards first assumed office in 2009.
• Aaron Nelson

November 6 General election candidates:

Daniel Donahoe: 3,443

Becky Edwards: 10,807

District 21

June 26 Democratic primary:

• David Lowe Swana

June 26 GOP primary:

• Alison McCoy 828
• Douglas Sagers 970a Incumbent Sagers first assumed office in 2011.

June 26 Constitution Party primary:

• William Bodinea

November 6 General election candidates:

David Lowe Swan: 4,001

Douglas Sagers: 6,795

William Bodine: 545

District 22

June 26 Democratic primary:

• Sue Duckwortha Incumbent Duckworth first assumed office in 2009.

June 26 GOP primary:

Note:Mark Spute withdrew prior to the primary.

June 26 Constitution Party primary:

• Marilee Roosea

June 26 American Elect Party primary:

• Sarge Froehlea

November 6 General election candidates:

Sue Duckworth: 6,402

Marilee Roose: 2,331

Note:Sarge Froehle filed for candidacy, but did not appear on the official list of candidates on the November 2012 ballot.^[5][6]

District 23

June 26 Democratic primary:

• Jennifer Seeliga Incumbent Seelig first assumed office in 2006.

June 26 GOP primary:

• Richard D M Barnesa

June 26 Libertarian primary:

Note:Scott Christian Bauer withdrew prior to the primary.

November 6 General election candidates:

Jennifer Seelig: 5,109

Richard D M Barnes: 2,302

District 24

Democratic convention:

• Rebecca Chavez-Houcka Incumbent Chavez-Houck first assumed office in 2007.
• Richard Nahum Goldberger

June 26 GOP primary:

• J. P. Hughesa

November 6 General election candidates:

Rebecca Chavez-Houck: 10,613

J. P. Hughes: 4,431

District 25

June 26 Democratic primary:

• Joel Briscoea Incumbent Briscoe first assumed office in 2010.

June 26 GOP primary:

• Sinama Melia

Note:S. Jacquie Nielsen withdrew prior to the primary.

November 6 General election candidates:

Joel Briscoe: 11,288

Sinama Meli: 2,768

District 26

Note: IncumbentDavid Litvack (D) did not seek re-election.

Democratic convention:

• Brian Doughty - Incumbent Doughty first assumed office in 2011.
• Angela Romeroa

Republican convention:

• Bryan Smith Farnsworth
• Andres Paredesa

June 26 Green Party primary:

• Mark Dee Whitakera

November 6 General election candidates:

Angela Romero: 4,926

Andres Paredes: 2,077

Mark Dee Whitaker: 528

District 27

Note: IncumbentJohn Dougall (R) did not seek re-election.

June 26 Democratic primary:

• No candidates filed.

June 26 GOP primary:

• Mike Kennedy 2,586a
• Sarah Nitta 2,299

Republican convention:

• Ross Ford
• Larry Hilton
• Mike Kennedya
• Sarah Nittaa
• Nancy Herbert Sechrest

June 26 Constitution Party primary:

• Scott Morgana

November 6 General election candidates:

Mike Kennedy: 14,335

Scott Morgan: 1,222

District 28

June 26 Democratic primary:

• Brian Kinga Incumbent King first assumed office in 2009.

June 26 GOP primary:

• Rick Railea

November 6 General election candidates:

Brian King: 12,530

Rick Raile: 6,104

District 29

June 26 Democratic primary:

• Heidi Bittona

June 26 GOP primary:

• Brad J Galvez 1,440 Incumbent Galvez first assumed office in 2011.
• Lee B. Perry 2,287a Incumbent Perry first assumed office in 2011.

November 6 General election candidates:

Heidi Bitton: 2,910

Lee B. Perry: 11,525

District 30

June 26 Democratic primary:

• Janice Fishera Incumbent Fisher first assumed office in 2005.

June 26 GOP primary:

• Fred Coxa Incumbent Cox first assumed office in 2011.

November 6 General election candidates:

Janice Fisher: 5,385

Fred Cox: 5,029

District 31

June 26 Democratic primary:

• Larry Wileya Incumbent Wiley first assumed office in 2005.

June 26 GOP primary:

• Fred Johnsona

Note:K. Ryan Jenkins withdrew prior to the primary.

November 6 General election candidates:

Larry Wiley: 3,872

Fred Johnson: 3,795

District 32

June 26 Democratic primary:

• Alain Balmannoa

Republican convention:

• LaVar Christensena Incumbent Christensen first assumed office in 2011.
• Austin Linford

November 6 General election candidates:

Alain Balmanno: 5,426

LaVar Christensen: 10,940

District 33

June 26 Democratic primary:

• Neal Hendrickson 223 Incumbent Hendrickson first assumed office in 1991.
• Liz Muniz 286a

Republican convention:

• Martin Baer
• Ella Duke-Baxter
• Craig Halla
• Kimly Mangum

November 6 General election candidates:

Liz Muniz: 3,782

Craig Hall: 4,234

District 34

June 26 Democratic primary:

• Celina Milnera

June 26 GOP primary:

• Johnny Andersona Incumbent Anderson first assumed office in 2009.

November 6 General election candidates:

Celina Milner: 5,464

Johnny Anderson: 6,255

District 35

June 26 Democratic primary:

• Mark Wheatleya Incumbent Wheatley first assumed office in 2005.

Republican convention:

• Steve Anderson
• Casey Fittsa

June 26 Libertarian primary:

• Chelsea Travisa

November 6 General election candidates:

Mark Wheatley: 4,780

Casey Fitts: 3,516

Chelsea Travis: 595

District 36

June 26 Democratic primary:

• Patrice Arenta Incumbent Arent first assumed office in 2011.

Republican convention:

• Brady Curtis
• Dana Dicksona

November 6 General election candidates:

Patrice Arent: 12,268

Dana Dickson: 8,190

District 37

June 26 Democratic primary:

• Carol Mossa Incumbent Moss first assumed office in 2001.

June 26 GOP primary:

• Anne-Marie Lampropoulosa

November 6 General election candidates:

Carol Moss: 9,002

Anne-Marie Lampropoulos: 8,450

District 38

June 26 Democratic primary:

• Elias McGrawa

June 26 GOP primary:

• Eric Hutchingsa Incumbent Hutchings first assumed office in 2001.

November 6 General election candidates:

Elias McGraw: 3,633

Eric Hutchings: 5,079

District 39

June 26 Democratic primary:

• Barbara Eubanksa

June 26 GOP primary:

• Jim Dunnigana Incumbent Dunnigan first assumed office in 2003.

November 6 General election candidates:

Barbara Eubanks: 4,928

Jim Dunnigan: 7,484

District 40

June 26 Democratic primary:

• Lynn Hemingwaya Incumbent Hemingway first assumed office in 2007.

Republican convention:

• Lee Howard
• Grace Sperrya

November 6 General election candidates:

Lynn Hemingway: 8,777

Grace Sperry: 5,929

District 41

Note: IncumbentTodd Kiser (R) did not seek re-election.

June 26 Democratic primary:

Note:Cristopher Balmanno withdrew prior to the primary.

Republican convention:

• Jason Bible
• Dan McCaya Incumbent McCay first assumed office in 2012.

Note:Jeremiah Edwards withdrew prior to the primary.

November 6 General election candidates:

Dan McCay: 13,658

District 42

June 26 Democratic primary:

• No candidates filed.

Republican convention:

• Jim Birda Incumbent Bird first assumed office in 2007.
• John Scott, Sr.

November 6 General election candidates:

Jim Bird: 10,600

District 43

Note: IncumbentWayne Harper (R) ran for election to District 6 of theUtah State Senate.

June 26 Democratic primary:

• Jeff Bella

Republican convention:

• Peggy Jo Kennett
• Earl Tannera
• Ben Watson

November 6 General election candidates:

Jeff Bell: 4,726

Earl Tanner: 7,113

District 44

June 26 Democratic primary:

• Tim Cosgrovea Incumbent Cosgrove first assumed office in 2005.

June 26 GOP primary:

• Christy Achzigera

Independent candidate:

• John Jacksona

November 6 General election candidates:

Tim Cosgrove: 7,412

Christy Achziger: 5,690

John Jackson: 334

District 45

June 26 Democratic primary:

• Gary Forbusha

Note:Brant Thomsen withdrew prior to the primary.

June 26 GOP primary:

• Steven Eliasona Incumbent Eliason first assumed office in 2011.

November 6 General election candidates:

Gary Forbush: 6,471

Steven Eliason: 8,048

District 46

June 26 Democratic primary:

• Marie Poulsona Incumbent Poulson first assumed office in 2009.

Republican convention:

• Wyatt Christensena
• N William Clayton
• Lee Anne Walker

November 6 General election candidates:

Marie Poulson: 9,869

Wyatt Christensen: 8,192

District 47

June 26 Democratic primary:

• Joseph Hueya

June 26 GOP primary:

• Ken Ivorya Incumbent Ivory first assumed office in 2011.

June 26 Libertarian primary:

• Chase Lantisa

November 6 General election candidates:

Joseph Huey: 3,856

Ken Ivory: 7,354

Chase Lantis: 554

District 48

June 26 Democratic primary:

• No candidates filed.

June 26 GOP primary:

• Taz Murray 2,503
• Keven Stratton 3,020a

Republican convention:

• Dani Hartvigsen
• Taz Murraya
• Taylor Oldroyd
• Keven Strattona Incumbent Stratton first assumed office in 2012.
• Steve White

November 6 General election candidates:

Keven Stratton: 13,237

District 49

June 26 Democratic primary:

• Mark Quigleya

June 26 GOP primary:

• Derek Browna Incumbent Brown first assumed office in 2011.

November 6 General election candidates:

Mark Quigley: 7,191

Derek Brown: 11,365

District 50

June 26 Democratic primary:

• Billie Gay Larsona

Republican convention:

• Rich Cunninghama
• Merlynn Newbold Incumbent Newbold first assumed office in 2001.
• Steven E Roberts

June 26 Constitution Party primary:

Note:Russell G Hatch was a Constitution Party candidate, but he withdrew his candidacy on August 15, 2012.^[7]

November 6 General election candidates:

Billie Gay Larson: 3,978

Rich Cunningham: 13,508

District 51

June 26 Democratic primary:

• Sonja Jorgensena

June 26 GOP primary:

• Gregory Hughesa Incumbent Hughes first assumed office in 2003.

November 6 General election candidates:

Sonja Jorgensen: 4,061

Gregory Hughes: 9,270

District 52

June 26 Democratic primary:

• Daniel Pageta

Republican convention:

• Michelle Facer Baguley
• John Knotwella
• Joseph Ross
• Jewel Skousen

Note:Mike Livsey andDennis Sampson withdrew prior to the primary.

Independent candidate:

• Aaron Davisa

November 6 General election candidates:

Daniel Paget: 2,958

John Knotwell: 9,928

Aaron Davis: 601

District 53

June 26 Democratic primary:

• No candidates filed.

Republican convention:

• Melvin Browna Incumbent Brown first assumed office in 2007.
• John Zimmerman

November 6 General election candidates:

Melvin Brown: 13,669

District 54

June 26 Democratic primary:

• Chris Robinsona

June 26 GOP primary:

• Kraig Powella Incumbent Powell first assumed office in 2009.

November 6 General election candidates:

Chris Robinson: 6,356

Kraig Powell: 9,252

District 55

June 26 Democratic primary:

• No candidates filed.

Republican convention:

• Mark Caldwell
• John Mathisa Incumbent Mathis first assumed office in 2005.

November 6 General election candidates:

John Mathis: 12,252

District 56

Note: IncumbentKenneth Sumsion (R) did not seek re-election.

June 26 Democratic primary:

• Leslie Daltona

June 26 GOP primary:

• Kay Christofferson 2,261a
• Christy Kane 1,584

November 6 General election candidates:

Leslie Dalton: 1,701

Kay Christofferson: 11,921

District 57

Note: IncumbentCraig Frank (R) ran for election to District 14 of the Utah State Senate.

June 26 Democratic primary:

• Scott Gygia

June 26 GOP primary:

• Brian Greene 2,057a
• John Glen Stevens 1,653

Republican convention:

• Brian Greenea
• John Glen Stevensa
• Deanne Taylor

November 6 General election candidates:

Scott Gygi: 1,823

Brian Greene: 11,029

District 58

June 26 Democratic primary:

• No candidates filed.

Republican convention:

• Spencer Coxa
• David Parrish

November 6 General election candidates:

Spencer Cox: 11,839

District 59

June 26 Democratic primary:

• No candidates filed.

June 26 GOP primary:

• Val Petersona Incumbent Peterson first assumed office in 2011.

June 26 Libertarian primary:

• Kenny Barlowa

June 26 Constitution Party primary:

• Benjamin Nortona

November 6 General election candidates:

Val Peterson: 9,971

Kenny Barlow: 880

Benjamin Norton: 840

District 60

June 26 Democratic primary:

• Emmanuel Kepasa

Note:Alan Keele withdrew prior to the primary.

June 26 GOP primary:

• Bradley Daw 2,073
• Dana Layton 2,285a

Republican convention:

• Bradley Dawa Incumbent Daw first assumed office in 2005.
• Dana Laytona
• Jacob A.I. Siebach

November 6 General election candidates:

Emmanuel Kepas: 2,075

Dana Layton: 10,801

District 61

Democratic convention:

• Robert Pattersona
• Kirby Sniderman

June 26 GOP primary:

• Keith Grovera Incumbent Grover first assumed office in 2007.

November 6 General election candidates:

Robert Patterson: 2,422

Keith Grover: 8,786

District 62

Note: IncumbentChristopher Herrod (R) did not seek re-election.

June 26 Democratic primary:

• Brent Hollowaya

Republican convention:

• Austin Anderson
• Mary Burkett
• Michael Lee Heaton
• Jon Stanarda

November 6 General election candidates:

Brent Holloway: 3,404

Jon Stanard: 9,774

District 63

June 26 Democratic primary:

• No candidates filed.

June 26 GOP primary:

• Dean Sanpeia Incumbent Sanpei first assumed office in 2010.

November 6 General election candidates:

Dean Sanpei: 5,057

District 64

June 26 Democratic primary:

• Boyd Jay Petersena

June 26 GOP primary:

• Rebecca Lockharta Incumbent Lockhart first assumed office in 1999.

November 6 General election candidates:

Boyd Jay Petersen: 2,193

Rebecca Lockhart: 6,989

District 65

June 26 Democratic primary:

• No candidates filed.

June 26 GOP primary:

• Francis Gibsona Incumbent Gibson first assumed office in 2009.

June 26 Constitution Party primary:

• Ken Bowersa

November 6 General election candidates:

Francis Gibson: 11,183

Ken Bowers: 1,718

District 66

Note: IncumbentMichael Morley (R) did not seek re-election.

June 26 Democratic primary:

• Brian Hauglida

Republican convention:

• Carolina Herrin
• Mike McKella
• Robert Milton
• Kyle Roberts

November 6 General election candidates:

Brian Hauglid: 1,790

Mike McKell: 10,779

District 67

Note: IncumbentPatrick Painter (R) ran for election to District 24 of theUtah State Senate.

June 26 Democratic primary:

• Scott Parkina

Republican convention:

• Richard L Behling
• Jim Griffin
• Keith Mitchell
• Marc Robertsa
• John Ryan

November 6 General election candidates:

Scott Parkin: 2,074

Marc Roberts: 9,454

District 68

Democratic convention:

• Jerry Edward
• Thomas Nedreberga

June 26 GOP primary:

• Merrill Nelson 1,910a
• Bill Wright 1,744

Republican convention:

• William Craig
• Jeff McNeil
• Merrill Nelsona
• Terry Pierce
• Bill Wrighta Incumbent Wright first assumed office in 2009.

June 26 Constitution Party primary:

• Paul McCollaum, Jr.a

November 6 General election candidates:

Thomas Nedreberg: 2,531

Merrill Nelson: 9,831

Paul McCollaum, Jr.: 953

District 69

Democratic convention:

• Stanley Larson
• Christine Watkinsa Incumbent Watkins first assumed office in 2009.

June 26 GOP primary:

• Jerry Andersona

November 6 General election candidates:

Christine Watkins: 6,159

Jerry Anderson: 6,476

District 70

June 26 Democratic primary:

• Wayne Hoskissona

Republican convention:

• Kay McIffa Incumbent McIff first assumed office in 2007.
• Lenard Wright

June 26 Constitution Party primary:

• L S Browna

November 6 General election candidates:

Wayne Hoskisson: 2,742

Kay McIff: 10,332

L S Brown: 988

District 71

June 26 Democratic primary:

• Billy Kehla

June 26 GOP primary:

• Brad Lasta Incumbent Last first assumed office in 2003.

Note:John Cannon Leavitt withdrew prior to the primary.

June 26 Constitution Party primary:

• Paul Sevya

November 6 General election candidates:

Billy Kehl: 2,109

Brad Last: 10,546

Paul Sevy: 890

District 72

Note: IncumbentEvan Vickers (R) ran for election to District 28 of theUtah State Senate.

June 26 Democratic primary:

• No candidates filed.

June 26 GOP primary:

• Matthew D Carling 1,321
• John Westwood 2,679a

Republican convention:

• Ryan Bundy
• Matthew D Carlinga
• Marlo Jensen
• Albert Montoya
• John Westwooda

June 26 Libertarian Party primary:

• Barry Shorta

November 6 General election candidates:

John Westwood: 10,451

Barry Short: 1,786

District 73

June 26 Democratic primary:

• No candidates filed.

June 26 GOP primary:

• Michael Noela Incumbent Noel first assumed office in 2003.

June 26 Utah Justice Party primary:

• Ty Markhama

November 6 General election candidates:

Michael Noel: 9,600

Ty Markham: 3,741

District 74

June 26 Democratic primary:

• Lee Ann Riddocha

June 26 GOP primary:

• V. Lowry Snowa Incumbent Snow first assumed office in 2012.

November 6 General election candidates:

Lee Ann Riddoch: 3,771

V. Lowry Snow: 12,435

District 75

June 26 Democratic primary:

• Cimarron Chacona

June 26 GOP primary:

• Don Ipsona Incumbent Ipson first assumed office in 2009.

June 26 Constitution primary:

• Randall Hintona

November 6 General election candidates:

Cimarron Chacon: 2,079

Don Ipson: 10,299

Randall Hinton: 701

See also

• Utah House of Representatives
• Utah State Legislature
• State legislative elections, 2012

External links

Suggest a link

• Utah Secretary of State - 2012 General Election Candidates by Office

Footnotes

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