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Bill Wright
| Bill Wright | ||
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| Utah House of Representatives District 68 | ||
| Former member | ||
| In office | ||
| 1989 - 2001, 2009 - 2013 | ||
| Party | Republican | |
| Leadership | ||
| Utah House of Representative, Speaker Pro Tempore | ||
| 1990-2000 | ||
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $117/day | |
| Per diem | $95/day for lodging, $61/day for meals | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2008 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Utah State Senate | ||
| 2001 - 2005 | ||
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | April 20, 1947 | |
| Place of birth | American Fork, UT | |
| Profession | Agriculture/Dairy Farmer | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Wright served on the following committees:
- Education Committee, Utah House of Representatives, Chair
- Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Committee, Utah House of Representatives
- Rules Committee, Utah House of Representatives
- Subcommittee on Public Education Appropriations
Issues
Campaign themes
2012
Wright's campaign website lists the following issues:[1]
- Lands
- Excerpt: "We have thousands of acres of state land which are not federal properties, however the feds have denied access to our own property which was created for the states use. This recourse would not only benefit all Utah but enhance monies for education without raising taxes on our citizens."
- Education
- Excerpt: "Some solutions decentralize the process. We should by all means encourage schools, colleges and vocational training. Common sense should be taught. The good sense of the people will always be found to be our best protection. As we may drift with false educational ideas. Common sense will lead us to correction our cause."
- Jobs
- Excerpt: "Prosperity is not only a function of how much you make. it is a result of an economic wellness. Being able to keep the reward from your labors provides economic wellness in our communities."
Elections
2012
Wright ran for re-election in the 2012 election for Utah House of Representatives District 68. He and Merrill Nelson defeated William Craig, Jeff McNeil, and Terry Pierce in the Republican convention. Nelson subsequently defeated Wright in the Republican primary on June 26, 2012. Nelson faces Democratic candidate Thomas Nedreberg in the general election on November 6, 2012.[2][3][4]
| Utah House of Representatives District 68 Republican Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Merrill Nelson |
52.3% | 1,910 |
| Bill Wright Incumbent | 47.7% | 1,744 |
| Total Votes | 3,654 | |
2010
Wright was re-elected to the Utah House of Representatives in 2010. Wright defeated Ron Barlow in the May 8 GOP convention. On November 2, 2010, Wright defeated Gary R Van Horn (Constitution).[5]
| Utah House of Representatives, District 68, 2010 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Bill Wright (R)
|
6,556 | |||
| Gary R Van Horn (C) | 1,428 | |||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Wright received $11,011 in campaign contributions. The largest contributors are listed below.[6]
| Utah House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Bill Wright's campaign in 2010 | |
| Reagan Outdoor Advertising | $500 |
| Sorenson, Beverley T | $500 |
| Pacificorp | $500 |
| Utah Association Of Realtors | $500 |
| Wright, Bill | $500 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $11,011 |
External links
- Campaign website
- Utah House of Representatives - Rep. Patrick Painter
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
References
- ↑ Campaign website, About Bill
- ↑ Utah 2012 candidate filings
- ↑ C-SPAN, "AP Elections Results Utah - Summary Vote Results," retrieved June 27, 2012
- ↑ Utah.Gov, "2012 Primary Election Results," accessed July 24, 2012
- ↑ Official Utah House General Election Results, 2010
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2010 donations
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Bradley Winn (R) |
Utah House of Representatives District 68 2009-2013 |
Succeeded by Merrill Nelson (R) |
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