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Jim Dunnigan
| Jim Dunnigan | ||
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| Utah House of Representatives District 39 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2003 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 1, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 10 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $117/day | |
| Per diem | $96/day (lodging) $61/day (meals) | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2002 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| City Council, Taylorsville City | ||
| 1996-2002 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Utah, 1976 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | March 31, 1953 | |
| Place of birth | Salt Lake City, UT | |
| Religion | LDS | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Dunnigan was the State Delegate of the Republican Party from 1990 to 1992. He also was Councilman on the Taylorsville-Bennion Community Council from 1991 to 1996. From 1996 to 2002, he served on the Taylorsville City Council. Dunnigan then served as County Delegate for the Republican Party from 2002 to 2004.
Dunnigan was the owner/Insurance Broker of Dunnigan Insurance from 1976 to 2004.
Dunnigan earned his BS in Business Management from the University of Utah in 1976.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Dunnigan served on the following committees:
| Utah Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Business and Labor, Chair | ||||
| • Political Subdivisions | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Dunnigan served on the following committees:
| Utah Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Business and Labor, Chair | ||||
| • Political Subdivisions | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Dunnigan served on the following committees:
| Utah Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Business and Labor | ||||
Elections
2012
Dunnigan won re-election in the 2012 election for Utah House of Representatives District 39. Dunnigan was unopposed in the June 26 Republican primary and defeated Barbara Eubanks (D) in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012. [1]
| Utah House of Representatives, District 39, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | 60.3% | 7,484 | ||
| Democratic | Barbara Eubanks | 39.7% | 4,928 | |
| Total Votes | 12,412 | |||
2010
On November 2, 2010 Dunnigan won re-election to the Utah House of Representatives, District 39[2].
| Utah House of Representatives, District 39 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| |
3,586 | |||
| Alan Peterson (D) | 1,965 | |||
| Ryan J Kelly (L) | 278 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Dunnigan won re-election to the Utah House of Representatives, District 39 defeating opponents Denise Hancock (D).[3]
Dunnigan raised $53,321 for his campaign while Hancock raised $17,608.[4]
| Utah State House of Representatives, District 39 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| |
4,719 | |||
| Denise Hancock (D) | 4,011 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Dunnigan received $128,368 in campaign contributions. The largest contributors are listed below.[5]
| Utah House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Jim Dunnigan's campaign in 2010 | |
| Molina Healthcare | $4,000 |
| Utah League Of Credit Unions | $3,437 |
| Select Health | $3,100 |
| Granite Construction | $3,000 |
| Utah Association Of Health Underwriters | $2,900 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $128,368 |
2008
Dunnigan raised $53,321 for the 2008 election.
His major contributors are listed below.[6]
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Utah Association of Health Underwriters | $2,400 |
| Utah House Republican Elections Committee | $2,000 |
| Medco Health Solutions | $2,000 |
Personal
Dunnigan and his wife, Vicki, have two children.
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- Utah lawmakers discuss health care reform - Daily Herald
- Utah lawmakers to discuss health care reform - Greenwich Time
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External links
- Utah House of Representatives - Rep. Jim Dunnigan
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004
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