Robert Spendlove
Robert Spendlove (Republican Party) was a member of the Utah House of Representatives, representing District 42. He assumed office on January 1, 2023. He left office on January 1, 2025.
Spendlove (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Utah House of Representatives to represent District 42. He won in the general election on November 8, 2022.
Biography
Spendlove worked for Governor Gary Herbert as the Deputy for State and Federal Relations. He worked for the state from 1999 to 2014. Spendlove worked as the policy director and director of federal relations at Utah Governor's Office, chief economist and state demographer at State of Utah, and as a research analyst at Utah Governor's Office of Planning and Budget.[1][2]
Committee assignments
2023-2024
Spendlove was assigned to the following committees:
2021-2022
Spendlove was assigned to the following committees:
- House Revenue and Taxation Committee, Chair
- House Health and Human Services Committee
- House Rules Committee, Vice chair
2019-2020
Spendlove was assigned to the following committees:
- House Ethics Committee
- House Health and Human Services Committee
- House Rules Committee, Vice Chair
- House Revenue and Taxation Committee, Chair
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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| • Health and Human Services |
| • Transportation |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Spendlove served on the following committees:
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| • Economic Development and Workforce Services |
| • Health and Human Services, Vice-Chair |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
Robert Spendlove did not file to run for re-election.
2022
See also: Utah House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Utah House of Representatives District 42
Incumbent Robert Spendlove defeated David Jack and Carson Barlow in the general election for Utah House of Representatives District 42 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Robert Spendlove (R) | 57.8 | 11,529 |
| David Jack (United Utah Party) | 21.7 | 4,326 | ||
| Carson Barlow (Independent) | 20.5 | 4,081 | ||
| Total votes: 19,936 | |||
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Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Robert Spendlove advanced from the Republican primary for Utah House of Representatives District 42.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Bekah Craig (R)
United Utah Party primary election
The United Utah Party primary election was canceled. David Jack advanced from the United Utah Party primary for Utah House of Representatives District 42.
Republican convention
Republican convention for Utah House of Representatives District 42
Incumbent Robert Spendlove advanced from the Republican convention for Utah House of Representatives District 42 on April 23, 2022.
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United Utah Party convention
United Utah Party convention for Utah House of Representatives District 42
David Jack advanced from the United Utah Party convention for Utah House of Representatives District 42 on April 23, 2022.
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| ✔ | David Jack (United Utah Party) | |
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2020
See also: Utah House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Utah House of Representatives District 49
Incumbent Robert Spendlove defeated Siamak Khadjenoury in the general election for Utah House of Representatives District 49 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Robert Spendlove (R) | 53.8 | 12,075 |
 | Siamak Khadjenoury (D) | 46.2 | 10,353 | |
| Total votes: 22,428 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Dave Moore (D)
Democratic convention
Democratic convention for Utah House of Representatives District 49
Siamak Khadjenoury advanced from the Democratic convention for Utah House of Representatives District 49 on April 25, 2020.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | | Siamak Khadjenoury (D) |
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2018
General election
General election for Utah House of Representatives District 49
Incumbent Robert Spendlove defeated Anthony Sudweeks and Mark Russell in the general election for Utah House of Representatives District 49 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Robert Spendlove (R) | 48.5 | 9,107 |
 | Anthony Sudweeks (D) | 45.6 | 8,554 | |
 | Mark Russell (United Utah Party) | 5.9 | 1,112 | |
| Total votes: 18,773 | |||
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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 Robert Spendlove defeated Zach Robinson in the Utah House of Representatives District 49 general election.[3]
| Utah House of Representatives, District 49 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Robert Spendlove Incumbent |
57.27% | 10,901 | |
| Democratic | Zach Robinson | 42.73% | 8,134 | |
| Total Votes | 19,035 | |||
| Source: Utah Secretary of State | ||||
Zach Robinson ran unopposed in the Utah House of Representatives District 49 Democratic primary.[4][5]
| Utah House of Representatives District 49, Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Zach Robinson (unopposed) | |
Incumbent Robert Spendlove ran unopposed in the Utah House of Representatives District 49 Republican primary.[4][5]
| Utah House of Representatives District 49, Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Robert Spendlove 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. Zach Robinson defeated Mark Quigley in the Democratic convention. Incumbent Robert Spendlove was unopposed in the Republican convention. Spendlove defeated Robinson in the general election.[6]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | Robert Spendlove Incumbent |
56.9% | 6,575 | |
| Democratic | Zach Robinson | 43.1% | 4,985 | |
| Total Votes | 11,560 | |||
Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2020
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2014
Spendlove's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[7]
Economic Development and Job Creation
- Excerpt: "As an economist I have spent most of my career focused on strengthening Utah’s economy and positioning our state for success. The best way to grow an economy is for government to give businesses the tools to succeed and then get out of their way."
Education
- Excerpt: "Without a well-educated population nothing else is possible. This year in the legislature we were able to increase per student funding by $62.5 million and add an extra $65 million for growth in our student population. I will continue to focus on education as a priority with the goals of empowering parents, teachers, and students."
States Rights
- Excerpt: "The framers of our Constitution intended for the majority of powers to be at the state level, not at the federal level. However, ever since the passage of the national income tax in 1913 the power has shifted away from the states and towards the federal government."
- Excerpt: "I sponsored and passed the Concurrent Resolution to Protect State Funds, which calls on Congress to allow states to withhold and redirect federal income tax funds when a state refuses federal funding on programs. I will continue the push to ensure that powers are returned to states, where they belong."
Healthcare
- Excerpt: "I have led the fight to overturn Obamacare and to define the “replace” model in “repeal and replace.” We need to develop a strong healthcare strategy that will continue to help those in need while moving the balance of power away from the federal government and toward state control."
Air Quality
- Excerpt: "I am proud to have co-sponsored or supported each of the air quality bills that passed during the past legislative session. I will continue working on these important issues. However, the government should focus more on education and encouragement rather than regulation and punishment when it comes to air quality."
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2024
In 2024, the Utah State Legislature was in session from January 16 to March 1.
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2023
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In 2023, the Utah State Legislature was in session from January 17 to March 3.
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2022
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In 2022, the Utah State Legislature was in session from January 18 to March 4.
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2021
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In 2021, the Utah State Legislature was in session from January 19 to March 5.
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2020
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In 2020, the Utah State Legislature was in session from January 27 to March 12.
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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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Endorsements
2014
In 2014, Spendlove's endorsements included the following:[11]
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Personal
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Spendlove is married and has four children.[2]
See also
2022 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ utah.gov, "Utah Governor Gary Herbert," accessed January 10, 2014
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Linkedin, "Robert Spendlove," accessed January 10, 2014
- ↑ Utah Secretary of State, "2016 General Election," accessed November 29, 2016
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Utah.gov, "2016 Candidate Filings," accessed March 23, 2016
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Utah.gov, "2016 Primary Election Results," accessed August 20, 2016
- ↑ Utah Lieutenant Governor, "2014 Candidate Filings," accessed March 22, 2014
- ↑ Robert Spendlove Utah, "Issues," accessed October 5, 2014
- ↑ GrassRoots, "2015 Legislative Report," accessed May 30, 2017
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 Utah Legislative Ratings, "UTAH HOUSE Scorecard - Compiled 2015 Conservative Liberal Index," May 19, 2015
- ↑ GrassRoots, "2015 Legislative Report," accessed May 30, 2017
- ↑ Robert Spendlove Utah, "Endorsements," accessed October 5, 2014
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Jordan Teuscher (R) |
Utah House of Representatives District 42 2023-2025 |
Succeeded by Clint Okerlund (R) |
| Preceded by Derek Brown (R) |
Utah House of Representatives District 49 2014-2023 |
Succeeded by Candice Pierucci (R) |
