Marie Poulson
Marie Poulson (Democratic Party) was a member of the Utah House of Representatives, representing District 46. She assumed office in 2009. She left office on December 31, 2020.
Poulson (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Utah House of Representatives to represent District 46. She won in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Biography
Poulson earned her B.A. in English from Brigham Young University.
Poulson began working as an English/History Teacher for Utah Public Schools in 1971.
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Poulson was assigned to the following committees:
- House Education Committee
- Political Subdivisions Committee
- House Retirement and Independent Entities Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Utah committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Education |
| • Political Subdivisions |
| • Retirement and Independent Entities |
| • Ethics |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Poulson served on the following committees:
| Utah committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Education |
| • Ethics |
| • Political Subdivisions |
| • Retirement and Independent Entities |
| • Native American Legislative Liaison |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Poulson served on the following committees:
| Utah committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Education |
| • Political Subdivisions |
| • Native American Legislative Liaison |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Poulson served on the following committees:
| Utah committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Education |
| • Native American Legislative Liaison |
| • Political Subdivisions |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Poulson served on the following committees:
| Utah committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Education |
| • Political Subdivisions |
Campaign themes
2012
Poulson's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[1]
Education
- Excerpt: "Marie knows that the only way to ensure that our children are prepared to meet the challenges of tomorrow is to see that we spend our education dollars wisely-IN THE CLASSROOM."
Economic Development
- Excerpt: "Marie has supported sound fiscal policy. "We must promote an economic environment that supports both large and small businesses." The Salt Lake Chamber has named her a "2012 Business Champion." Marie has sponsored and passed business friendly legislation."
Quality of Life
- Excerpt: "As a Representative of a district that includes two beautiful canyons, Marie believes that a protected clean environment is vital to our quality of life."
Ethical, Responsive Government
- Excerpt: "Marie believes that Utah needs a system where government is open, responsive, transparent and honest."
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2020
Marie Poulson did not file to run for re-election.
2018
General election
General election for Utah House of Representatives District 46
Incumbent Marie Poulson defeated Greg Johnson and Lee Anne Walker in the general election for Utah House of Representatives District 46 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Marie Poulson (D) | 61.5 | 11,466 |
 | Greg Johnson (R) | 33.5 | 6,246 | |
| Lee Anne Walker (L) | 5.0 | 930 | ||
| Total votes: 18,642 | |||
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2016
Elections for the Utah House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election took place on June 28, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was March 17, 2016.
Incumbent Marie Poulson defeated Lee Anne Walker in the Utah House of Representatives District 46 general election.[2]
| Utah House of Representatives, District 46 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Marie Poulson Incumbent |
76.14% | 12,547 | |
| Libertarian | Lee Anne Walker | 23.86% | 3,932 | |
| Total Votes | 16,479 | |||
| Source: Utah Secretary of State | ||||
Incumbent Marie Poulson ran unopposed in the Utah House of Representatives District 46 Democratic primary.[3][4]
| Utah House of Representatives District 46, Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Marie Poulson Incumbent (unopposed) | |
2014
Elections for the Utah House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on June 24, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 20, 2014. Incumbent Marie Poulson was unopposed in the Democratic convention. N. William Clayton was unopposed in the Republican convention. Lee Anne Walker ran as a Libertarian. Poulson defeated Clayton and Walker in the general election.[5]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | Marie H. Poulson Incumbent |
54.1% | 6,248 | |
| Republican | William Clayton | 41.7% | 4,816 | |
| Libertarian | Lee Anne Walker | 4.3% | 494 | |
| Total Votes | 11,558 | |||
2012
Poulson won re-election in the 2012 election for Utah House of Representatives District 46. Poulson was unopposed in the June 26 Democratic primary and defeated Wyatt Christensen (R) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[6]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | Marie Poulson Incumbent |
54.6% | 9,869 | |
| Republican | Wyatt Christensen | 45.4% | 8,192 | |
| Total Votes | 18,061 | |||
2010
On November 2, 2010, Poulson won re-election to the Utah House of Representatives, District 46.[7]
| Utah House of Representatives, District 46 General Election (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Marie Poulson (D)
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6,075 | |||
| N. William Clayton (R) | 4,957 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Poulson won election to the Utah House of Representatives, District 46 defeating opponents Jaren Davis (R) and Katie Cameron (C).
Poulson raised $14,564 for her campaign while Davis raised $10,065 and Cameron raised $0.[8]
| Utah State House of Representatives, District 46 (2008) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Marie Poulson (D)
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7,971 | |||
| Jaren Davis (R) | 6,291 | |||
| Katie Cameron (C) | 381 | |||
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2020
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2019
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In 2019, the Utah State Legislature was in session from January 28 through March 14.
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2018
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In 2018, the Utah State Legislature was in session from January 22 through March 8.
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2017
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In 2017, the Utah State Legislature was in session from January 23 through March 9. There was also a special session on September 20.
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2016
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In 2016, the Utah State Legislature was in session from January 25 through March 10.
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2015
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In 2015, the Utah State Legislature was in session from January 26 through March 12.
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2014
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In 2014, the 60th Utah State Legislature, second year, was in session from January 27 to March 14.
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2013
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In 2013, the 60th Utah State Legislature, first year, was in session from January 28 to March 14.
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2012
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2011
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In 2011, the 59th Utah State Legislature, first year, was in session from January 24 to March 10.
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The Libertas Institute Index
The Libertas Institute is a libertarian-leaning think tank located in Utah.[12] Each year the organization releases a Legislative Index for Utah State Representatives and Senators.
2010
Marie Poulson received an index rating of 38%.
2011
Marie Poulson received an index rating of 21%.
2012
Marie Poulson received an index rating of 19%.
2013
Marie Poulson received an index rating of 14%.
The Sutherland Institute Scorecard
The Sutherland Institute, "a conservative public policy think tank" in Utah, releases its Scorecard for Utah State Representatives and Senators once a year. The Score Card gives each legislator a score based on how they voted in the prior legislative term on specific issues which the Sutherland Institute thought were pro-conservative policies.[13]
2012
Marie Poulson received a score of 33 percent in the 2012 scorecard.[14]
Personal
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Poulson and her husband, Daniel, have five children.
See also
- Utah State Legislature
- Utah House of Representatives
- Utah House of Representatives Committees
- Utah Joint Committees
- Utah House of Representatives District 46
External links
- Search Google News for this topic
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008
Footnotes
- ↑ mariepoulson, "Official Campaign Website," accessed March 29, 2014
- ↑ Utah Secretary of State, "2016 General Election," accessed November 29, 2016
- ↑ Utah.gov, "2016 Candidate Filings," accessed March 23, 2016
- ↑ Utah.gov, "2016 Primary Election Results," accessed August 20, 2016
- ↑ Utah Lieutenant Governor, "2014 Candidate Filings," accessed March 22, 2014
- ↑ Lieutenant Governor's Office, "Utah 2012 candidate filings," accessed March 29, 2014
- ↑ Utah Election Results, "Utah House of Representatives election results," accessed March 29, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "2008 Utah Election Fundraising, Candidates," accessed March 29, 2014
- ↑ GrassRoots, "2015 Legislative Report," accessed May 30, 2017
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 Utah Legislative Ratings, "UTAH HOUSE Scorecard - Compiled 2015 Conservative Liberal Index," May 19, 2015
- ↑ GrassRoots, "2015 Legislative Report," accessed May 30, 2017
- ↑ Libertas Institute, "Legislator Indexes," accessed January 21, 2014
- ↑ Sutherland Institute, "2012 Legislative Session," accessed March 29, 2014
- ↑ Sutherland Institute, "2012 Sutherland Institute Legislative Scorecard," accessed March 29, 2014
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| Preceded by ' |
Utah House of Representatives District 46 2009-2020 |
Succeeded by Gay Lynn Bennion (D) |
