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Christine Watkins
| Christine Watkins | ||
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| Utah House of Representatives District 69 | ||
| Former member | ||
| In office | ||
| 2009 - 2013 | ||
| Party | Republican | |
| 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 | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Utah State University | |
| Master's | University of Utah | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | May 18, 1950 | |
| Place of birth | Logan, UT | |
| Profession | Elementary School Principal | |
| Religion | Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Watkins has worked as a Teacher and Elementary School Principal. Watkins previously served as Minority Caucus Leader.
Watkins earned her BS in Elementary Education from Utah State University. She went on to receive her MEd in Education Administration from the University of Utah.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Watkins served on the following committees:
- Executive Appropriations
- Health and Human Services Committee, Utah House of Representatives
- Legislative Management Committee, Utah State Legislature
- House Management Committee
- Native American Legislative Liaison Committee, Utah State Legislature
- Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Committee, Utah House of Representatives
- Redistricting Committee, Utah State Legislature
- Rural Development Legislative Liaison Committee, Utah State Legislature
- Subcommittee on Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environmental Quality Appropriations
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Watkins served on the following committees:
- Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Committee, Utah House
- Retirement and Independent Entities Committee, Utah House
- Workforce Services and Community and Economic Development Committee, Utah House
Elections
2012
Watkins ran for re-election in the 2012 election for Utah House of Representatives District 69. Watkins defeated Stanley Larson in the Democratic convention and was defeated by Jerry Anderson (R) in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012. [2]
| Utah House of Representatives, District 69, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Jerry Anderson |
51.3% | 6,476 | |
| Democratic | Christine Watkins Incumbent | 48.7% | 6,159 | |
| Total Votes | 12,635 | |||
2010
On November 2, 2010 Watkins was re-elected to the Utah House of Representatives, District 69[3].
2008
On November 4, 2008, Watkins won election to the Utah House of Representatives, District 69 defeating opponent Jerry Anderson (R).[4]
Watkins raised $17,663 for her campaign while Anderson raised $3,278.[5]
| Utah State House of Representatives, District 69 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Christine Watkins (D)
|
6,159 | |||
| Jerry Anderson (R) | 4,462 | |||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Watkins received $17,826 in campaign contributions. The largest contributors are listed below.[6]
| Utah House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Christine Watkins's campaign in 2010 | |
| Utah Education Association | $2,000 |
| Reagan Outdoor Advertising | $1,000 |
| Operating Engineers Local 3 | $750 |
| Utah Association Of Collectors | $500 |
| Sorensen, Beverly T | $500 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $17,826 |
2008
Watkins raised $17,663 for the 2008 election.
Her major contributors are listed below.[7]
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Christine Watkins | $6,827 |
| Utah Education Association | $3,000 |
| Bookcliffs Pathology P.C. | $2,000 |
Personal
Watkins and her husband, John, have five children.
Recent news
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Christine Watkins News Feed
- News roundup: Did Reid get Romney's taxes from the IRS? - Salt Lake Tribune (blog)
- Classical and Opera - New York Times
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External links
- Utah House of Representatives - Rep. Christine Watkins
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008
References
- ↑ The Salt Lake Tribune, "After losing Utah election, Watkins breaks with Democratic Party," December 11, 2012
- ↑ Utah 2012 candidate filings
- ↑ Utah House of Representatives election results
- ↑ 2008 Election Results, Utah House of Representatives
- ↑ 2008 Utah Election Fundraising, Candidates
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2010 donations
- ↑ Campaign contributors to Christine Watkins
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Utah House of Representatives District 69 2009-2013 |
Succeeded by Jerry Anderson (R) |
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